Music Industry
Statistics & Analysis
Entertainment and Media Outlook: North America
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, published annually
Key trends and developments affecting the entertainment industry and relates them to spending forecasts across media and entertainment segments such as television, recorded music, video games, etc., for the period 2003-2007.
Forrester
(Current HBS only)
New technologies, consumer behavior, digital asset management technologies, revenue models, benchmarking of technology investments, and brand-specific consumer profiles.
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Global Recording Industry in Numbers
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry Secretariat, published annually
Trend data over several years for over 70 music markets. Features video sales and company market shares. Top-selling albums worldwide, music sales ranking by value and volume, and a world overview.
Music USA: Review of the Music Industry and Amateur Music Participation
American Music Conference, published annually
Product sales totals and analysis for 25 segments of musical products ranging from printed music to drum machines.
National Association of Recording Merchandisers: Research & Statistics
Annual surveys of music sales, as well statistical profiles of music consumers, retailers, and other players in the merchandising of recorded music.
Recording Industry Association of America: Research and Data
Statistical summaries on U.S. and worldwide record sales, and consumers of recorded music, marketing reports, and consumer trends.
Recording Industry World Sales
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry Secretariat, published annually
Overview of world retail sales of recorded music (audio and video). Provides sector analysis of music video market including key developments in DVD marketing, and DVD player penetration.