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Meritocracy only works if the door is open in the first place: International Women’s Day in 2025
Return to live Post-pandemic music fans
What HYBE and UMG’s Q3 earnings tell us about superfans
Two future paths for the vinyl revival
The next era of entertainment: AI and social are lowering barriers, but new ones must emerge
What would happen if Sony bought Kadokawa?
Nintendo’s music app underlines its cross-entertainment future
Music merchandise demand Who, what, and where
Defining podcast taste The universal appeal of music, news, and comedy
From X to Instagram, the line between social video and podcasts is blurring
State of the independent music economy Fragmentation and consolidation
MIDiA’s analysts answer questions on their 2025 predictions
Did Charli XCX go mainstream, or did the mainstream just go niche?
Audience agency and the value of social media: the rise of the “digitine”
Kendrick vs. Drake is a rare ‘mainstream’ moment — and streaming is on the sidelines
Brazil music market Ready for prime time
O mercado brasileiro de música Rumo ao estrelato
Niche is mainstream How scenes, niche aggregators, and creators will reshape entertainment
