Category archives: Analysis

Universal is becoming more global – but, like the record industry, it’s actually becoming more American too

How the United States has increased its financial power in the global record industry in the past few years
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Sony Music streaming revenues grew 8.2% last quarter, as overall sales hit $946m

Sony Music’s streaming revenues climbed 8.2% year-on-year in the three months to end of March 2019, as the company’s total recorded music sales reached $946.3m. The latter number represented a YoY decline of 6.5%, and was hampered by a 36.8…

‘Equal representation benefits us hugely as a company, especially at a creative and management level.’

Meet some of the UK-based indie music companies bucking the trend on gender diversity
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Why The Music Industry Needs The Video Gaming Industry’s Help To Scale Virtual Concerts

Cherie Hu takes a deep dive into in-video-game concerts, following the huge impact made by Marshmello’s performance in Fortnite
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Revealed: What major labels are paying women compared to men in the UK

Universal, Sony and Warner’s numbers have been revealed
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Billie Eilish proves that young people WILL stream blockbuster albums… when they’re encouraged to do so

Average listener of album on day one listened through 81% of 14-track album
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Big question: Could Google buy Universal Music Group?

Google tried to buy 50% of Sony/ATV a few years ago. Could it come again for a rightsholder?
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