Posts by David Erickson
Happy Music Fosters Cooperation [CHART]
This chart illustrates the results of an experiment by a group of Cornell PhDs who created a test to see how different music types affected the collaborative behavior of different groups of people.
Read MoreUS Recorded Music Revenues By Format, 2014 vs 2015 [CHART]
Some 34.3% of US recorded music revenues came from streaming services in 2015, reports the RIAA, up from 27% in 2014.
Read MoreAudio Consumption Behavior [REPORT]
Edison Research has released its latest annual Infinite Dial report that surveys the audio consumption habits of Americans 12 years and older. Edison has been conducting this research since 1998.
Read MoreHow Americans Buy Music, September 2015 [CHART]
A slight majority of Americans’ spending on music goes to live events.
Read MorePandora & Spotify User Demographics, April 2015 [TABLE]
The debate about whether or not Spotify is a threat to Pandora continues, but recent research suggests the latter still has a large lead.
Read MoreNeko Case On Why Musicians Buy So Many Guitars
Neko Case explains why musicians buy so many guitars.
Read MoreGlobal Digital Music Revenue Shares By Format [CHART]
Digital music revenues worldwide rose nearly 7% last year to hit $6.85 billion, tying physical sales in share for the first time, at 46% each.
Read MoreMusic Festival Marketing Idea: Clever Cover Songs Of Basilica Block Party Performers
This year, the Basilica Block Party has come up with a clever promotional tactic: Cover songs of some of the bands performed on the church organ.
Read MoreAmericans' Automobile Audio Preferences, April 2015 [CHART]
Among American adults who use audio players in the car, two-thirds first turn on the AM/FM radio when listening to music.
Read MoreMost Popular Online Radio Services. 2014 vs 2015 [CHART]
27% of US consumers listened to Pandora, vs. 7% who used Spotify.
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