Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2017
Here you’ll find the latest announcements on Association events and partnerships, the latest from within our member community, and expert reporting from around the global music business. If you’d like to receive updates like these sent directly to your inbox, sign up for our daily news feed email today!
August 31, 2017 – A Labor Day Thanks
Labor Day is not just for BBQs and pool parties! It’s a time to send a well-deserved tribute for those who work so hard. No matter what kind of work you do, Labor Day is for you. Enjoy your holiday and thanks for the contribution you make to our Association.
August 31, 2017 – Paradigm Shift: Why Radio Must Adapt To The Rise Of Digital
Broadcast radio is struggling to remain relevant as consumers embrace streaming platforms, according to a groundbreaking study by Musonomics that examines the disruption to radio caused by digital services. Click here to read more.
August 30, 2017 – MTV Video Music Awards Spur 64% Sales Gain for Kendrick Lamar, Fifth Harmony, Logic & More
The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards generated a sizable sales gain in digital song downloads for tracks performed on the Aug. 27 show, according to Nielsen Music. Collectively, those songs earned a 64 percent sales gain on Aug. 27, as compared to Aug. 26, rising from 46,000 to 75,000 downloads sold. Click here to read… Read More
August 30, 2017 – Music Industry Will Hit $41 Billion By 2030 According to New Goldman Sachs Report
The global recorded music industry will grow into a nearly $41 billion behemoth by 2030, thanks largely to the growth of streaming, according to Goldman Sachs analyst Lisa Yang and her team. The Goldman Sachs analyst further predicts that streaming will account for $34 billion of that, of which $28 billion will come from paid subscription while $6… Read More
August 29, 2017 – For Many Marketers, Email Is Still King
As a channel to reach prospects and customers, email continues to thrive, even as other messaging platforms emerge. Nine in 10 marketers in North America say they use email to engage their audience, according to a September 2016 survey by Winterberry Group and the Data & Marketing Association (DMA), the most commonly used channel over… Read More
August 28, 2017 – [WEEKLY SALES] Brand New Becomes First Independently Distributed Artist To Hit #1 in 2017
James Donio, President of the Music Business Association (Music Biz), commented on this week’s sales numbers issued by Nielsen (published in Billboard) and BuzzAngle Music (published in HITS Daily Double): “Rock band Brand New became the third Rock act and first independently distributed artist to reach #1 in 2017 on the Nielsen and BuzzAngle Music charts… Read More
August 28, 2017 – The State of Play In Home Entertainment
Many are pressing play, but who’s willing to pay? According to Nielsen, in the past year, digital video viewing is on the rise for both free and paid content. And more teens are willing to pay for digital content, with 63% saying they purchased digital video in the past year, up from just 45% in… Read More
August 24, 2017 – Nielsen Releases First Canadian Live Music and Brands Study
Eighty-five percent of adults surveyed for Nielsen’s first Canada Live Music & Brands Report revealed cost as one of the most important deciding factors in purchasing a live music event ticket and 70 percent buy their tickets within two weeks of the onsale. Sixty percent of their annual music spend is on live music events and… Read More
August 23, 2017 – Making the Connection Between Podcast Fans and Their Purchase Behavior
There’s little doubt that podcasts, which have long been un-tethered from the iPod, are a media force to take note of. In fact, more than half of U.S. households are home to podcast fans—that’s more than 60 million homes. And while the reach of this up-and-coming medium grows, many marketers and advertisers have yet to… Read More
August 22, 2017 – Millennials on Millennials: Lots of Love, lack of Loyalty
Millennials are often the most stereotyped, yet coveted, group for marketers. The second-largest generation group in the U.S. has now “grown up,” and its consumers have disposable incomes. This provides a plethora of opportunities for advertisers and marketers who are so eager to reach them, as Millennials are highly engaged, using multiple platforms for many… Read More
