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MIDiA Research Opens Second Global Songwriter Survey to Tackle Industry Challenges

Tsion Tadesse

18 Mar 2025

[LONDON, March 18, 2025 ] — MIDiA Research has launched a new global survey aimed at uncovering the real-world experiences, income challenges, and career needs of songwriters — the creative forces behind today’s music industry.

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Global Recorded Music Revenues Reach $36.2 Billion in 2024 Amid Slower Growth

Tsion Tadesse

13 Mar 2025

Streaming

Music

Subscriptions

Non-major labels gain share for third consecutive year, as streaming revenue growth decelerates [London — Thursday, 13 March 2025] — Global recorded music revenues rose to $36.2 billion in 2024, marking a 6.

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Global Merchandise Market to Hit $16.3 Billion by 2030 — But Annual Growth Slows to 1.6%

Tsion Tadesse

24 Oct 2024

Music

London - Oct. 24, 2024 — The global merchandise market, encompassing both digital and physical merchandise as well as physical music, is forecasted to grow to $16.3 billion by 2030, according to a new study by MIDiA Research titled “Music merchandise demand” .

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MIDiA Research Presents Results from First-Ever Songwriter Survey

Tsion Tadesse

31 Jul 2024

709

Music

67% of songwriters name “lack of meaningful streaming income” as their biggest challenge, and it remains the top obstacle regardless of income level and career stage, according to the latest study by MIDiA Research LONDON, 31 July 2024 – Songwriters, although often referred to as the backbone of the music industry, have historically been under-recognised, under-appreciated, and underpaid.

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Global Music Subscription Market Sees Growth, Led by Emerging Markets

Tsion Tadesse

8 Feb 2024

Music

[London - 8th February, 2024] - MIDiA Research, a leading research and insights firm, has unveiled its highly anticipated Music Subscriber Market Shares Q3 2023 report. This comprehensive analysis showcases the remarkable expansion of the global music subscription market, driven primarily by emerging markets.

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New MIDiA Research Study Unveils Strategies for Maximising Video IP Fandom

Tsion Tadesse

6 Feb 2024

Video

London, 6th February 2024 - Understanding fandom dynamics has become increasingly crucial in a landscape inundated with entertainment options. MIDiA's latest study, ‘Optimising the monetisation opportunities for TV and film fandom in the TV-streaming era’ , analysing Q3 2023 brand tracker data, offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersections between TV, film, music, and games fandoms.

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There will be 3.8 billion gamers in the world by 2030

Tsion Tadesse

1 Nov 2023

Games

MIDiA Research's latest global games forecast illuminates the distinctive challenges and opportunities to come [London] The global games industry, celebrated for its astounding growth over the last decade, stands at a pivotal crossroads.

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