College Students Willing To Pay for Music Streaming Services
Here’s a collaborative piece between MusicWatch and Monmouth University on college students’ motivation to pay for streaming; the study shows a diverse mix of music engagement methods. read more »
It’s About Belief
When my daughter was born I bought my first Volvo. I believed it was the safest car for my family. I’ve bought many more since and today, she drives a Volvo. What does this have to do with radio or music or streaming? read more »
With a Possible Relaunch of iTunes Radio Streaming Service, Apple Has Some Catching Up to Do
In a search for more users, Apple is rumored to revamp its iTunes Radio service for its Worldwide Developer Conference next week. read more »
The State of Physical Music Retail
Musonomics is a twice-monthly podcast about the business of the music and culture industries. read more »
As Record Store Day Approaches, Millions of Americans Purchase Music the Old-Fashioned Way
Even as streaming music gains users, one third of consumers are still purchasing CDs, while more than 16 million buy vinyl LPs. read more »
One Third of US Consumers Still Buy Music Downloads, Even as Streaming Gains Momentum
Apple iTunes music download share slipped in 2014, according to MusicWatch.
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Hacking the Music Pirate
The entertainment press ended 2014 with several big stories. read more »
The True Story of How Vinyl Spun Its Way Back From Near-Extinction
Vinyl is back. read more »
For Music Discovery, Consumers Turning to YouTube and VEVO, According to MusicWatch Research Study
Video services influence music discovery, more than friends or AM/FM radio. read more »
Taylor Swift Sends Spotify a Big Holiday Kiss
I wasn’t convinced that the Taylor Swift/Spotify conversation would last more than a week. read more »