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The last couple of years have shown that on-demand music streaming services have exploded in popularity, with user numbers soaring from 57 million in 2014 to 419 million by 2020 and a remarkable 2.74 trillion streams in 2021 alone, showcasing a dramatic 26.3% increase from the previous year.
Download the Soundscapes of Tomorrow to discover the latest technologies and trends transforming music streaming. Whether you're a fan, a professional, or an innovator, our ebook gives you all the necessary insights you need to stay ahead.
56
pages
9
authors
3
experts' specials
Global view on the streaming industry
- The global impact of audio streaming on the music landscape
- Opportunities, challenges, and key success factors
Technological advancements
- How AI and machine learning are revolutionising music streaming
- Predictions and trends shaping the future of streaming
Market dynamics and engagement
- Music’s complex relationship with video platforms
- Strategies for engaging diverse audiences
Future predictions
- Practical steps for launching a music application
- Final thoughts and predictions for the near future of music streaming
Pete Downton
Chairman of Gixon, Board Member at Centralized.me & MediMusic, Driving Global Growth at Miquido
A well-known figure in both music and technology. His career includes notable roles at Warner Music Group, where he collaborated with major clients like Apple, YouTube, and Spotify, gaining extensive experience in the music industry. As Deputy CEO of 7digital, Pete was instrumental in taking the company public and securing significant clients.
Currently, Pete chairs Gixon and serves on the boards of Centralized.me and MediMusic, further influencing the industry. Additionally, he is driving global growth at Miquido, a music and entertainment software development agency.
Chris is an entrepreneur, strategist, and business coach leading the Music, Media, and Entertainment team at Opinium. He turns data into effective marketing and business strategies for both large and small businesses, specialising in helping artists and companies grow.
In the past five years, Chris has worked with top clients like Spotify, Sony Music, BMG, Sony ATV, CISAC, PRS for Music, The O2 Arena, and Hipgnosis Songs, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. As an experienced international speaker, he's featured at events like SxSW, Midem, and The Great Escape. You might also occasionally catch him on BBC or Sky News.
“The stats don’t lie: streaming services have grown in strength. Over 73% of active listeners chose streaming as the main means of music consumption in 2023, according to the IFPI report, Engaging with Music (IFPI, 2023). It’s an enormous cake to be shared by the music industry and a huge audience to fight for.
With this ebook, we want to trace the evolution of the music streaming industry to understand its dynamics better and to grasp both the present landscape and the future trajectory of the business. Our goal is to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the trends shaping the world of music.”
Sławomir Sajdak
Music & Entertainment General Manager at Miquido
Sławomir is a seasoned sales and business development manager with almost two decades in sales, most of it in IT and security. As General Manager and Music & Entertainment Development Advisor at Miquido, he has driven growth by collaborating with industry giants just to mention Warner, Dolby, Universal Music Group, and Skywalker Sound.
His strategic leadership and innovative approach have consistently delivered exceptional results. Sławomir’s previous roles at Webellian, Niebezpiecznik.pl, Grupa 3S, and Kroll Ontrack Poland have refined his expertise in negotiation, sales strategy, and relationship-building. Sławomir keeps expanding what's possible in Music and Entertainment.
