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Future of the music creator economy Tipping point
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (241+ words) MIDi A Research Future of the music creator economy Tipping point This report provides definitive, end-to-end analysis of the music creator economy and how AI is reshaping both its present and future. From creator workflows through consumerisation to music industry…...
Superfandom in an anti-social media world
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (71+ words) MIDi A Research Superfandom in an anti-social media world This blog post is relevant to the following roles Become a MIDi A client Access independent research and strategic insight designed for the entertainment economy. - Unlock our full report archive and…...
K-pop fans are not "one size fits all: Comparing fans in US and South Korea
2+ week, 3+ day ago (89+ words) MIDi A Research K-pop fans are not "one size fits all: Comparing fans in US and South Korea This blog post is relevant to the following roles Become a MIDi A client Access independent research and strategic insight designed for…...
The renewed value of maximalism in the era of AI
2+ week, 4+ day ago (552+ words) This blog post is relevant to the following roles The infrastructure of entertainment consumption has never felt more feudalistic. Distribution, discovery, and monetisation increasingly operate through a small number of platforms that shape how audiences find, consume, and pay for…...
Audiobooks and the spoken-word experience Beyond the books on tape
3+ week, 4+ day ago (156+ words) Audiobooks are moving from a niche format enjoyed by literary fans to a mainstream mode of spoken-word audio consumption." Major trends are not immediately visible in the data; they emerge in patterns of behaviour " what people choose, retain, and abandon....
The Gen Zalpha reset Rewiring entertainment for the next generation
3+ week, 4+ day ago (261+ words) MIDi A Research The Gen Zalpha reset Rewiring entertainment for the next generation Today's digital entertainment landscape was designed by and for millennials. New generations are seeking something different. This report examines the entertainment behaviours of the youngest members of…...
The creative generation wants its own soundtrack
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (71+ words) MIDi A Research The creative generation wants its own soundtrack This blog post is relevant to the following roles Become a MIDi A client Access independent research and strategic insight designed for the entertainment economy. - Unlock our full report archive…...
The state of AI and music How AI is reshaping creation, consumption, and value in the music industry
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (204+ words) Several years into AI's disruption of the music industry, the narrative is beginning to shift. What began as a "Wild West" moment, defined by lawsuits and existential debate, is slowly giving way to the first signs of structure, with recent…...
Multi-dimensionality in music isn't new " but it's overdue for a comeback
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (151+ words) This blog post is relevant to the following roles However, multi-dimensionality is not just a physical versus digital music issue. Rather, a multi-dimensional future is one that combines the best of both worlds " bridging physical and digital music for consumers....
Social media doesn't feel social anymore " so where does online community go from here?
2+ mon, 20+ hour ago (546+ words) This blog post is relevant to the following roles A curious divergence is emerging in the UK's media habits. Earlier this month, Ofcom published its latest report on adults' media use, and one finding stands out. Social media usage remains…...