

Streaming Growth Slowed Down. What’s Next?
Apr 7, 2025
Mark Mulligan, CEO and founder of MIDiA Research, unpacks the complexities of the 2024 music streaming landscape. He discusses how growth trends vary between major labels and indie artists, especially in emerging markets. The conversation reveals how expanding rights could empower artists and enhance their control. Mulligan also highlights the changing dynamics of independent music, the impact of the pandemic on creativity, and the evolving music publishing scene, especially concerning royalties for indie labels.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Evolving Dynamics of Music Streaming
02:53 • 13min
Navigating the Shifting Terrain of Independent Music
15:42 • 4min
Pandemic Impact on Music Creation and the Artist Economy
19:31 • 2min
Navigating the Recorded Music Market
21:23 • 7min
The Rising Discontent Among Independent Labels in Publishing
28:07 • 4min