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August 18, 2015

One in Ten iOS Users Listens to Apple Music

Apple’s new music streaming has opportunities for expansion; competitive streaming services not affected by launch. read more »

July 16, 2015

From Stream to Ticket: Mapping the Value of Music Discovery

Here’s another collaborative piece, this time with Eventbrite, as we learn more about the value of music discovery and the connection with music fans who attend concerts. read more »

July 7, 2015

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 »

June 30, 2015

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 »

June 3, 2015

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 »

April 23, 2015

The State of Physical Music Retail

Musonomics is a twice-monthly podcast about the business of the music and culture industries. read more »

April 14, 2015

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 »

April 9, 2015

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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January 22, 2015

Hacking the Music Pirate

The entertainment press ended 2014 with several big stories. read more »