Nielsen Music Fans and Brand Sponsorships May2013 Music Fans & Brand Sponsorships [CHART]

Music fans not only appreciate artists, but also the brands that sponsor their events, according to a report from Nielsen. The “US Entertainment Consumer Report” reveals that 43% of music fans notice when a brand or product sponsors an artist or brand. Reaching these fans is an important endeavor: while they represent only 40% of music consumers overall, they account for 75% of spending on music. Separate results suggest that some of these fans will be persuaded to try a product by the brands’ promotional activities.

The study segments music consumers into 4 segments: “aficionado fans;” “digital fans;” “big box fans;” and all other music consumers. Some highlights regarding these segments follow. Read the rest at MarketingCharts.


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Space Station Commander Chris Hadfield Records First Music Video From Space

A revised version of David Bowie’s Space Oddity, recorded by Commander Chris Hadfield on board the International Space Station. Found at YouTube from Chris Hadfield.

Space Oddity: Original Music Video by David Bowie

The original music video for the David Bowie song Space Oddity from Bowie’s promotional film, ‘Love You Till Tuesday’, originally released in 1969. Found at YouTube from cutelisha.


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Guitar Lessons From Lindsey Buckingham: Landslide & Time Precious Time [VIDEO]

May 10, 2013
Guitar Lessons From Lindsey Buckingham: Landslide & Time Precious Time [VIDEO]

Lindsey Buckingham explains to Guitar World how to play two of his songs, Landslide and Time Precious Time.

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Mobile Music Activities Of American Smart Phone Owners, 2013 [TABLE]

April 13, 2013

56% of US smart phone owners used their phone for listening to music.

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Streaming Music Services Used By Americans, Q4 2012 [CHART]

April 12, 2013

Of the streaming services used by US music listeners, Pandora’s free service dominated, in use by 39% of respondents.

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Primary Ways Americans Listen To Music, Q4 2012 [CHART]

April 11, 2013

AM/FM radio is still the primary method for music listening, cited by 24% of respondents.

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One Direction Opens Pop-Up Store At Mall Of America [VIDEO]

March 15, 2013

Fans of the irresistible British boy band One Direction will soon have a place to buy all kinds of stuff at the Mall of America.

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The State Of Digital Music, 2013 [VIDEO INFOGRAPHIC]

March 4, 2013
The State Of Digital Music, 2013 [VIDEO INFOGRAPHIC]

Watch a video infographic that illustrates the state of digital music in 2013.

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Music Listening Behavior & Smart Devices

February 20, 2013
Music Listening Behavior & Smart Devices

Forty percent of tablet owners report they use it to listen to music, while 56 percent of smart phone users say they use it for music listening.

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Beck Covers David Bowie’s Sound & Vision…Gloriously [VIDEO]

February 11, 2013
Beck Covers David Bowie's Sound & Vision...Gloriously [VIDEO]

Lincoln sponsors Beck’s cover of the David Bowie song Sound & Vision.

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