COVID-19 Archives

Finland’s music industry grew 10% in 2019

29/03/2020

Finland’s music industry grew 10% in 2019 with streaming making up 87% of the market according to IFPI Finland’s member companies. The value of recordings in Finland increased by 9.3% in 2019 to €55.2 million – the fifth consecutive year of growth. With other copyright revenues the total value of music consumption in 2019 increased to €78.6 million. The increase is due to the increasing popularity of streaming services, and in particular an increase in […]

Deezer creates ‘Stay at home’ channel

28/03/2020

Deezer creates ‘Stay at home’ channel with tunes and shows to help keep you and your family entertained during the difficult times we are facing. The brand new channel ‘Stay at home’ is packed with playlists, podcasts and radio content. It has been designed specifically to serve your needs while on lockdown or practicing social distancing. Stay at home playlists The great indoors – tunes to help with your home routine. Whether it’s working, studying, […]

COVID-19 will stop Italian music growth in 2020

26/03/2020

COVID-19 will stop Italian music growth in 2020 setting back the best results in five years for the industry in 2019 with growth of 8% which reached a total of €247 million. With the entire music supply chain stopped for more than a month because of the Coronavirus pandemic the effects on the Italian record industry are already being felt. There has already been a drop in the physical segment (CDs and vinyl) of over […]

Media consumption set to increase 60% during COVID-19 crisis

18/03/2020

Media consumption set to increase 60% during COVID-19 crisis as more countries impose quarantine measures aimed at reducing the spread of the virus according to analysis from market analysts, Nielsen. Media consumption in the US is already at historical highs with Americans spending just under 12 hours each day with media platforms. During crisis events, such as snowstorms, hurricanes or a global pandemic, media users ramp up their media consumption to stay informed, kill time, […]