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BBC, July 2025

Record labels agree to boost 'insulting' pay for musicians and songwriters

TikTok, July 2025

TikTok announces the beta launch of TikTok Songwriter Features

MIDiA Research's newly-released second annual songwriter report complemented our findings in revealing that: More than 80% of songwriters in Midia's survey post on social media for their songwriting careers, and nearly one-quarter say that building a social media brand is among their top goals for this year

Vogue Business, July 2025

Oasis and the supersonic merch opportunity

With an average annual growth rate of 2.6 per cent since 2024, the global music merch market will be worth $16.3 billion by 2030, according to a report from Midia Research

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The songwriter’s role is shifting: here’s what the data shows

London, 10 July 2025 – The digital era has transformed every part of the music industry, but perhaps no role has been more quietly upended than that of the songwriter. Unlike recording artists, songwriters have long lacked the fallback revenue streams of touring or merchandise, while their share o...

Global music industry enters new phase of recalibration, says MIDiA

1st July 2025, London - The global music industry is navigating a crucial period of recalibration, as outlined in MIDiA Research’s recently published report “Global Music Forecasts 2025-2032.” This comprehensive report is an in-depth analysis of a market experiencing changing growth patterns, ...

MIDiA Research Opens Second Global Songwriter Survey to Tackle Industry Challenges

[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.