Why the Music Industry Should Run Toward Disruption Columbia Business School
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Global recorded music revenues reached $31.7 billion in 2025, marking an 11th consecutive year of growth with a 6.4% increase. This expansion was primarily driven by paid streaming services, which now account for over half of all global revenue and serve 837 million subscription users. The industry's continued upward trajectory underscores the success of record company investments and global artist partnerships even as the sector navigates technological shifts like generative AI and systemic threats such as streaming fraud.
June 14, 2026How Prediction Markets Are Changing the Music Industry Rolling Stone
June 14, 2026Goldman Sachs Research projects that global music industry revenues will nearly double over the next decade, reaching approximately $200 billion by 2035. Despite a recent slowdown where growth dropped from 15.6% in 2023 to 6.2% last year, analysts maintain a resilient outlook for the sector's long-term value. This forecast highlights a shift in market drivers, moving away from traditional streaming growth toward new monetization models and emerging technologies.
June 14, 2026The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its annual Notorious Markets Report, identifying digital and physical platforms that facilitate widespread copyright piracy. This report highlights illicit services that undermine the American music community's contributions to national jobs, economic growth, and international trade. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has officially welcomed the findings, emphasizing the importance of protecting the creative sector's global competitive advantage.
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