This question tests the ability to infer the motivations behind companies' actions based on the context provided. The mention of limiting risk in the digital content industry, as noted by Blane Erwin, suggests a concern over the control and distribution of content. Option A, which focuses on protecting intellectual property, aligns with the idea of limiting risk in a landscape where content can be easily copied and distributed. Options B, C, and D, while they may be related to broader industry concerns, do not directly address the specific issue of risk management in the context of digital content control and distribution. Thus, the most accurate answer is A.