One in Ten iOS Users Listens to Apple Music
August 18, 2015
Apple’s new music streaming has opportunities for expansion; competitive streaming services not affected by launch. read more »
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From Stream to Ticket: Mapping the Value of Music Discovery
July 16, 2015
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 »
College Students Willing To Pay for Music Streaming Services
July 7, 2015
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
June 30, 2015
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
June 3, 2015
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
April 23, 2015
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
April 14, 2015
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
April 9, 2015
Apple iTunes music download share slipped in 2014, according to MusicWatch.
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Hacking the Music Pirate
January 22, 2015
The entertainment press ended 2014 with several big stories. read more »
The True Story of How Vinyl Spun Its Way Back From Near-Extinction
December 22, 2014
Vinyl is back. read more »