Nielsen Music 2018 Report: On-Demand Streams Up 49%
Nielsen Music has released it 2018 Year-End Highlights. The survey shows a year of significant overall industry growth, with total album equivalent audio consumption up 23% over 2017, driven by. Continue reading
Hip-Hop Dominates U.S. Streaming, But Not Physical Sales
Here we look at some fascinating new data from market analyst BuzzAngle, revealing some interesting trends in America's music consumption habits. One thing at least is clear: hip hop reigns. Continue reading
RPM Music Distribution Shuts Down Without Warning
RPM music distribution has shut down without warning. The Concord, Ontario based company whose distribution and one-stop clients include independent labels Concord, eOne, Drag City and Rough Trade. A letter. Continue reading
Online Media’s New Model
In this piece, Daniel Pines looks at how mainstream media is reinventing itself in order to accomodate the rise of independent online content creators, and how this new media model. Continue reading
When Economic Theory Fails: A Critical Look At Waldfogel’s Digital Renaissance
In this piece, Neil Turkewitz digs deep into the recently released book by Joel Waldfogel entitled "Digital Renaissance: What Data and Economics Tell Us About the Future of Popular Culture,. Continue reading
Deutsche Bank Raises UMG Valuation 45% To $33 Billion As Sales Search Continues
Deutsche Bank has raised its valuation of Universal Music Group 45% to $33.19 billion, up from a previous $22.86 billion. That values UMG higher than the market capitalization of its. Continue reading
Top Analysts Cut Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] Stock Price Target, See Rough Ride Ahead
Four top stock analysts have shifted to a bearish outlook for Spotify (NYSE: SPOT). Monday, Guggenheim, Deutsche Bank, Stifel and Nomura reset their target prices to $120, $135, $170 and. Continue reading
So You’re Considering Advertising On Spotify?
With such a vast free user base, advertising on Spotify can be tempting prospect for bands and artists looking to promote their music. In this piece we look at the. Continue reading
Fake Beyoncé, SZA Albums Reveal Streaming Fraud Problem
Late last year, new albums by Queen Carter and Sister Solana appeared on Spotify and Apple Music. But instead of being the surprise releases by Beyonce and SZA that fans. Continue reading
