The latest issue of Music & Copyright is now available for subscribers to download. Here are some of the highlights.
Music Piracy: No longer headline news, but the problem persists with big brand support
The fifth annual survey by Music & Copyright of online music distribution through unauthorized music sites and services has found little change to the status quo. Although the number of sites that are now blocked by ISPs around the world continues to rise, so does the number of sites offering unlicensed content. Moreover, blue-chip companies and media-content services are still unwittingly supporting the sites through advertising placements. In a recurring theme, most companies notified of the presence of advertising on pirate sites stated a willingness to have their adverts removed but offered little assurance that dealing with misplaced advertising would become a high priority. There are a number of ongoing initiatives to raise awareness of the dangers of misplaced advertising, but the size of the task in hand provides little in the way of optimism that the situation will change any time soon.
SIAE reports flat year for Italian live entertainment in 2014
The Italian live events sector experienced a flat 2014 according to new figures published by the Italian authors’ society SIAE. Although box office receipts edged up slightly, total attendance at events was down. The sectors with the best results were exhibitions and shows, travelling shows and amusements, sports and theater. A decrease in the number of live music shows staged resulted in a fall in box office receipts and total turnover for the sector.
Music start-ups take digital to the next level
Digital innovation has opened up innumerable opportunities for music industry start-ups, which are often able to operate on a shoestring from a founder’s garage until they grab the attention of Silicon Valley’s VCs. While the likes of Spotify and Pandora operate in the limelight, a huge number of outfits develop their often groundbreaking services in the wings, developing new apps, running live music operations, or promoting emerging artists. But some of these startups have become good-sized businesses in their own rights and are starting to interest record companies, artists, and brands.
Brazil country report
In addition to the usual set of music industry statistics and news briefs, the latest issue of Music & Copyright includes a detailed Brazil music industry profile. Trade revenue from recorded music in Brazil increased for the fourth consecutive year in 2014 with higher digital sales more than offsetting a decline in physical format sales. Record company earnings from music streaming rose sharply and accounted for just over half the digital total. UMG held on to the leading position it gained from SME in 2013 despite suffering a slight fall in market share. Umbrella rights organization ECAD reported growth in royalty collections and distributions in 2014. Difficult trading conditions impacted on the performance of the country’s biggest live music promoter Time for Fun in 2014. However, the company started this year well with a big rise in ticket sales and events promoted.
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