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SOURCE: Counterpoint - Music streaming subscriptions market share 2019

Global streaming grew 32% in 2019

06/04/2020

Global streaming grew 32% in 2019 with Spotify, the market leader with 31% of total revenues and Apple Music coming second with 24% according to global research firm, Counterpoint Technology Market Research. Total global subscriptions reach 358 million in 2019 with Spotify continuing to be the market leader with a 23% year on year growth. Factors which contributed to this growth include exclusive podcasts, promotional pricing in emerging markets and bundled offers from telcos. Introductory […]

COVID-19 will stop Spanish music growth in 2020

03/04/2020

COVID-19 will stop Spanish music growth in 2020 which saw an increase in revenues of 22.5% according to Promusicae, the Spanish recorded music industry association. The pandemic is forecast to reduce revenues by more than €100 million and the association is calling on the Spanish government to support the industry using ‘fiscal incentives, soft loans and music promotion campaigns to cushion the hard blow that the virus has also dealt to the recording industry’. The […]

HUAWEI Music launches in Europe

03/04/2020

HUAWEI Music launches in Europe in the UK and 15 other countries offering over 50 million tracks and 1.2 million albums from leading music production companies such as Warner Music, Sony Music, and Universal Music. HUAWEI Music is available to download from the HUAWEI AppGallery on a monthly subscription for €9.99 with a 3 month free trial which is available until the 26th April. After the 3 month free trial ends your subscription will automatically […]

Intense Radio

01/04/2020

Intense Radio is specialist dance genre internet radio station broadcasting in CD Quality Lossless FLAC, 192kbps MP3 and 80kpbs AAC+v2 streams. According to the station: “Intense Radio started in March 2012 and is based in The Netherlands. We thought it would be great to offer a music format that is different from other internet radio stations. At the moment there is a crew of 15 enthusiastic dance, trance and house lovers who are a member […]

Spotify Kids now available in US, Canada and France

31/03/2020

Spotify Kids now available in US, Canada and France in a stand-alone app which brings content designed specifically for kids ages three and older. The app, which is exclusive to Spotify Premium Family subscribers in select countries was developed with safety and privacy in mind. It’s an ad-free experience where young listeners can explore sing-alongs, soundtracks, and stories on their own or with their families. The launch in North America and France comes after the […]

Deezer offers 3 month free subscriptions

31/03/2020

Deezer offers 3 month free subscriptions for both Deezer Family and HiFi plans. The offer will be available until the end of April 2020. Deezer Family lets up to six people enjoy 56 million songs, podcasts and live radio channels. Our family features include: Up to six individual Deezer profiles with up to 13 total connected devices. Connected devices can include mobile phones, tablets, personal computers, smart TVs and speakers, Amazon Alexa, Google Home and […]

Belgian music industry grows 8% in 2019

30/03/2020

Belgian music industry grows 8% in 2019 with paid streaming subscriptions up by 31% and now account for 60% of total turnover according to the BEA, the Belgian entertainment industry association. Total sales reached €78.32 million in 2019 compared to €72.49 million in 2018. The growth in paid for subscriptions was the most important factor in the annual overall growth with Spotify, Deezer and Apple Music being the most popular streaming services. Streaming, with a […]