TikTok’s SoundOn Partners with ACRCloud’s New Derivative Works Detection Service
TikTok’s SoundOn Partners with ACRCloud’s New Derivative Works Detection Service
How BTS Generated 545M Streams After a 4-Year Gap
By leveraging deep catalog retention and breaking into major global editorial playlists, BTS turned a four-year hiatus into a 2.5x streaming multiplier.
Data Shows Gen Z Fueling the Resurgence of Physical Music Merch
Survey data reveals that 81% of Gen Z music fans are actively purchasing physical merchandise to preserve live event experiences.
Analyzing Live Music: Gen-Z Behavior and Arena Economics
Surveying nearly 5,700 fans, recent data reveals a contrast between consumer demand for physical collectibles and modern venue operations.
Secretly Acquires Babel Ops to Fortify Indie Tech Stack
Processing analytics for over 55,000 labels, the acquisition of Babel Ops signals a shift toward proprietary data infrastructure in the independent sector.
Hybe Leverages Nielsen Data to Launch Indian Girl Group
Backed by quantitative demographic studies and qualitative urban market research, Hybe India is targeting the subcontinent’s Gen Z audience to build its next localized pop franchise.
IMPALA and YouTube Unveil 100 European Indie Artists for 2026
Leveraging cross-border European network data, IMPALA’s fifth annual list highlights emerging independent market drivers.
Instagram sets out its stall as a ‘music superfandom’ platform
Instagram sets out its stall as a ‘music superfandom’ platform
Quantifying AI’s Impact on Digital Music Campaigns
Algorithmic targeting and predictive analytics are fundamentally altering ROI metrics for modern record labels.
Music Merchandise Survey Reveals Generational Shift in Fan Purchasing Behavior
New Midia Research data from 1,000 US merch buyers reveals younger fans are diversifying beyond apparel while nearly half report merchandise is becoming unaffordable.