The Growing Business Infrastructure Behind Independent Music
Independent music’s hidden business machine expands fast
Category 01 Music Industry & Business
Analysis of the commercial, economic and organizational forces shaping the modern music industry, including music rights, licensing, publishing, royalties, labels, management, catalogs, partnerships and industry strategy.
The Changing Economics of Music Licensing Across Digital Media
Licensing costs are reshaping digital music profits
The Business Case for Direct-to-Fan Music Distribution Models
Direct fan sales are reshaping music revenue and reach
Record Label Strategy in an Era of Platform Dependency
Labels adapt as platforms tighten control and terms.
Music Royalties and the Growing Complexity of Digital Revenue
Royalties grow more complex as digital revenue shifts
Music Rights Management in an Increasingly Digital Industry
Digital rights tools are reshaping music ownership and payouts
Music Licensing Trends Reshaping Digital Content Markets
Licensing shifts are reshaping digital content revenue
Music Industry Partnerships in the Platform Economy
Platform deals are reshaping music's business rules
Music Industry Economics: The Forces Reshaping Global Revenue
Streaming reshapes revenue as artists fight for share
Music Industry Consolidation and the New Competitive Landscape
Consolidation is reshaping power, pricing, and deals
Music Business Transformation Across the Digital Economy
Digital music is reshaping how artists earn and reach listeners
Intellectual Property Strategy for Modern Music Businesses
Smart IP strategy powers music business growth today