Facing the Music: The Current State of Streaming Services in the Music Industry

dc.contributor.authorKorver, Jessica
dc.date.accessioned2019-12-09T19:28:40Z
dc.date.available2019-12-09T19:28:40Z
dc.date.issued2019-12
dc.descriptionHonors thesis Fall 2019
dc.description.abstractAs music streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have increased in popularity among consumers, their potential revenues have become of great concern to the music industry. Allowing users to pay for unlimited music for as low as five dollars a month, these services on the surface level do not seem to have the artist’s interests in mind. It is becoming increasingly important to a variety of people within the music industry to find the true impact of music streaming services. This study examined the data of music streaming services based on the revenue they generate for artists. It also investigated current Industry opinions of music streaming services, and Consumer awareness. Both Industry and Consumer groups reported that artist revenue rates are insufficient and recommend a higher compensation rate. Additionally, results of the Industry Survey pointed to no statistically significant factors, such as genre or age, influencing artist revenue. Variables from the Consumer Survey including age, education level, and whether or not they had a paid streaming account motivated their streaming hours and which service they use most. The Industry group recommended that streaming services offer more features to artists as well as greater transparency.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11416/472
dc.publisherFlorida Southern College
dc.subjectStreaming technology (Telecommunications)
dc.subjectCopyright -- Broadcasting rights
dc.subjectProfit
dc.subjectCompensation
dc.subjectArtists' contracts
dc.subjectMusic trade
dc.subjectMusic trade -- Credit ratings
dc.titleFacing the Music: The Current State of Streaming Services in the Music Industry
dc.typeThesis

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