music forecasts
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Decoding the video creator economy’s potential at IBC2025, Amsterdam
Global South rising Streaming audiences in China, Turkey, and South Africa
State of the music creator economy The consumer era
Everyone wants to monetise fandom – but we must fix fan data first
A new era of ‘fan-made’ music is about to begin
IMS Business Report 2025
Misaligned incentives make the music business a zero-sum game
Is it too soon to be talking about podcast superfans?
Songwriters, we want to hear from you! Raise your voice in MIDiA’s new survey
The ghost of the 2000s lingers over the catalogue acquisition market
Video game music’s untapped potential: More than background sound
Are the ongoing layoffs in games indicative of a wider issue in the games industry?
How KPop Demon Hunters cracked the fandom code
Why predictions matter – and MIDiA’s take on 2026
How live music will change in the next decade
Global Merchandise Market to Hit $16.3 Billion by 2030 — But Annual Growth Slows to 1.6%
The songwriter’s role is shifting: here’s what the data shows
