recorded music market
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Podcasting has finally become profitable, but question marks remain
Peter Doig’s ‘House of Music’ and the importance of audio as a shared experience
Why 'Global South' is a limiting label for the music industry
MIDiA Research global games forecasts 2025–2031 The market is mature, so double-digit growth is a fantasy
The new rules of music’s growth engine: Insights from MIDiA’s merch and ticket buyer survey
Recorded music market 2022 | Reality bites
The music industry wants solutions. But do listeners see problems?
The state of AI and music How AI is reshaping creation, consumption, and value in the music industry
Music creator economy: recalibration
Music creator survey Career: Need versus want
Music creator survey Creation: Rise of the new breed
Spotify wants to make podcasts a marketing driver for music
The music industry’s weakest link: Getting from A to B
The music business is splitting in two. Here’s why songwriters are reinventing their role
What “Make Hollywood Great Again” really means for entertainment
IMS Business Report 2025
Spotify’s publisher dilemma: Audiobook bundling makes music publishers mad — is all-in-one audio sustainable?
Scenes are the new markets Why and how entertainment should go niche
