MIDiA Masterclass | Catalogue investment

MIDIA’s expert consulting and analyst team provided an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how leading investors, rightsholders, and tech vendors navigate the evolving world of catalogue investment. During the session, Kriss Thakrar, MIDiA’s Consultant, and Tatiana Cirisano, VP of Music Strategy, walked attendees through the strategic thinking, data analysis, and forecasting frameworks powering catalogue decisions from some of the biggest players in the music industry. Participants also received an early look at MIDiA’s latest research into the forces shaping this complex and fast-changing space.

Key takeaways included:

- Insight into the top-of-mind challenges faced by leaders in the music industry and MIDiA’s approach to addressing them.

- Understanding of how MIDiA’s concepts, such as bifurcation theory and the rise of the Global South, will influence catalogue investment in the coming years.

- A detailed breakdown of the forecasting process for the streaming market and its critical importance for investors and rightsholders.

- Exploration of trends and dynamics within an increasingly cross-entertainment media environment and their impact on music rights exploitation.