Abstract
The various segments of the music market are evolving under the impact of the
shift to digital formats. This study analyzes the various online music
distribution models and the associated pricing and business models using case
studies. It describes the evolution in the music industry and establishes the
conditions for a new economic equilibrium. Finally, a five-year market
forecast is provided.
Key questions
- What are the major trends in the recorded music, publishing, and concert
markets?
- Mid-tail, back catalogs, premium services: What are the new online
services being offered and what are the pricing models?
- Recommendations, ticketing, merchandising: What role do community-based
services play in online music distribution?
- Are there alternatives to record labels?
- Advertising: a shift toward direct financing by brands?
- What developments have been made in discovering artists and in production?
- From publishing to global licensing?
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