AnalysisNews Sony generated $2.54bn from recorded music and publishing in calendar Q1 2025; Sony Music Group predicted to grow profit by ‘high single digits’ over next 12 months Both streaming and physical re
North America music streaming industry dominated globally with a share of over 33% in 2024, primarilydriven by the high smartphone penetration, fast internet speeds, and the shift from physical media to digital platforms. The preference for on-demand, personalized music experiences and the rise of...
streaming was built for an industry that is very different than today, so it is only logical that the model needs honing to catch up, and many of streaming’s second-order consequences cannot be undone. On
In 2024, the total revenue of the recorded music industry amounted to 29.6 billion U.S. dollars. Global streaming revenues reached 20.4 billion U.S. dollars in the same year. Overall, recorded music increased by nearly five percent, representing a steady growth rate compared to the previous ye...
Thomes, T. P., An Economic Analysis of Online Streaming: How the Music Industry Can Generate Revenues from Cloud Computing, Zentrum fur Europaische Wirtschaftsforschung, vol.11, Ed. 39 di Discussion paper, 2011.Thomes, T. P. (2011 ). An economic analysis of online streaming: How the ...
Verdict:Spotify is a pioneer of the music streaming industry and more than compensates for its towering reputation with a platform that is easy to use and steeped in content. The platform is home to a diverse range of music genres, podcasts, and original video content. We recommend using its...
Tencent Music, primarily known for its dominance in online music streaming, views the acquisition as a key step to broaden its footprint in the broader online audio landscape beyond music. Long-term, the company aims to leverage Ximalaya's rich audio content portfolio, including podcasts and audi...
Is There More to Cover in the Most Popular Music Streaming Services List? Yes, the list of most popular music streaming services has many more names to cover. We have highlighted the top 10 in this blog. The music streaming industry continually evolves, with platforms vying for the top posit...
An endogenous model, which allows the artists to determine the streaming times strategically, is used to compare two remuneration rules in the music streaming industry: Pro-rata (P rule) and User-centric (U rule). The two judgement criteria are 1. efficiency, in terms of no dominance on qua...
Over the course of a month, we tested Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora and other digital streaming platforms to help you find the one that works best for you.