November 5, 2004: Jobs, iTunes Honored

It wasn't surprising when Apple's iTunes was named "Brand of the Year" and Steve Jobs was named "Visionary of the Year" by Billboard's Digital Music Awards. What would have been surprising is if Apple hadn't swept the awards altogether.

And in fact, Apple didn't. "Download Service of the Year" went to Real Networks Rhapsody (surprisingly still around). Not as surprising was the winner of "Innovator of the Year," where Billboard chose XM radio.

The questionably relevant Billboard Digital Music awards were handed out this week in 2004.