Why Fans Pay For Streaming Music And What Makes Them Convert From Free [STUDY]
[UPDATED] Some predict that 2016 is the year that streaming services like Spotify and Deezer will be forced to cut back on free music. Spotify argues that its free tier. Continue reading
Adele, Taylor Swift Remind Music Industry That Many Fans Still Want To Buy Downloads And CDs
Artists like Adele and Taylor Swift holding back their music from streaming services has shown that many consumers are still willing to pay to download their music, although such a. Continue reading
6 Top Music Marketing Trends For 2016
As we begin a new year, it's time to look ahead at what 2016's music industry trends will be, with an expected continuation of the streaming wars, the blending of. Continue reading
Why Consumers Purchase Vinyl [INFOGRAPHIC]
A recent study has revealed some interesting data comparing the appreciation of vinyl only listeners to vinyl + streaming listeners, which simultaneously provides useful info for artists on what their fans. Continue reading
How To Save Tidal In 7 Steps
Although it's gone through quite a few shakeups of late, Tidal remains a viable candidate in the battle between streaming services for industry supremacy and, if it follows these seven. Continue reading
Pandora’s Box [OP-ED]
A recent article in Business Insider featured Pandora CEO Brian McAndrews condemning the freemium business model which is so popular among modern music consumers, although it could be argued that Pandora. Continue reading
David Lowery Files $150M Class Action Suit Against Spotify Over Unpaid Royalties
Spotify, which has been under fire for unreported songs and unpaid royalties, announced last week that it would overhaul its rights database and reporting system. But that was not enough. Continue reading
Streaming, The Beatles, And The Record Label Business Model’s Demise
In hopes of reaching a younger audience, The Beatles are finally make their streaming debut. This signals the industry's gradual movement away from its reliance on back-cataloged sales, but is bad news. Continue reading
