Music Industry
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Publications
Online Resources
- Lexis-Nexis Academic indexes the Entertainment & Arts industry, and provides the full text of many articles.
- Music Trades
- Musicnewswire.com culls the headlines from a variety of online sources (sponsored by VH1).
- Billboard magazine online includes charts and news.
- Digital Music News
- Playback is an official publication of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
- Mix: professional audio and music production magazine.
- Music Connection is a monthly music trade publication referred to as "the musician's bible."
- RadioandRecords.com tracks Arbitron ratings and airplay data, links to stations, industry news and conventions.
- Rolling Stone
- Spin
- BigChampagne.com lists the hottest downloads on file-sharing sites which industry insiders watch to track trends.
- Music & Sound Retailer
- Music Inc: for progressive music retailers
- DJ Times
University Libraries
- Search HOMER for periodicals by doing a "Word or Phrase" search using the following terms:
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[music type] music--periodicals
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- Search HOMER for books by doing a "Word or Phrase" search using the following terms:
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music industry or music business
Or find full-text books online through eBrary.
Some good books to start with are:
- Music Business Handbook / by David Baskerville (Business Reference ML3795 .B33 2006)
- This Business of Music: The Definitive Guide to the Music Industry / by M. William Krasilovsky (Music Library ML3790.S5 2003)
- Entertainment Industry Economics: A Guide for Financial Analysis / by Harold L. Vogel (Cinema/TV Library PN 1590.F55V6 2001)
"Chapter 5: Music" covers size and structure of the domestic and global market, the making and marketing of records with analysis of production and distribution costs, and Internet issues. - Global Entertainment & Media Outlook, 2007-2011 (Business Reference Desk HF5439 .M267G66) published by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, it contains a section on "Recorded Music"
- The Truth About the Music Business: a grassroots business and legal guide (2005) (USC network connection required to access this title through Gale Virtual Reference Library database or eBrary)
- Simmons Study of Media and Markets (1994) (Grand Depository HF 3001.S5)
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Statistics and Demographics
Online Resources
- RIAA provides statistics on piracy, demographics, consumer profiles and more.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States offers various statistics on the industry, including detailed sales information. Search the index for "Music" to find the appropriate tables.
- IFPI Music Market Statistics covers recording industry numbers, annual digital music report, recorded music sales, piracy statistics, and top selling albums globally; issued by the International Federation of the Phongraphic Industry.
- IFPI Digital Music Report 2009 contains the latest statistics on digital music globally; issued by the International Federation of the Phongraphic Industry.
- 2008 Digital Music Survey contains statistics on social network usage, downloading, and purchasing behaviors; issued by Entertainment Media Research and Olswang.
- Soundcrank Digital Music Survey, 2007
- Music Labels: a 2008 Capgemini report.
- Mobile Music: more ringtone than rock: a GSMA review
- Recording Industry Piracy Report, 2006 issued by International Federation of the Phongraphic Industry.
- Online Music in Europe: market assessment and forecast (a ScreenDigest report issued in 2006)
- Trends in Dowloading and Filesharing of Music (a 2006 report with an emphasis on the European community)
- The Music Industry in the 21st Century: facing the digital challenge (a ScreenDigest report issued in 2002)
- The Music Industry in the New Millennium: global and local perspectives (a paper prepared for UNESCO in 2002)
- Music USA: a statistical review of the music products industry issued annually by the National Association of Music Merchandisers and Products Association (older editions are free to view)
- Recorded Music: who benefits from digital?: a April 2008 report from PriceWaterhouseCoopers UK
- Digital Broadband Content: Music: a 2005 OECD report
- An Economist's Guide to Digital Music: a 2004 discussion paper from Governance & The Efficiency of Economic Systems
- 200 Largest Music Stores Ranked by Sales, 2008 (exerpted by MusicTrades Online)
- Nielsen NetRatings: search their Press Releases for abbreviated statistics on music and downloads
- Pew Internet & American Life Project reports on demographics, music downloading and file sharing (keyword search "music downloading)
- What's the Download Music Survivor's Guide: a 2006 paper advocating dialogue between music industry executives and fans
- The Infinite Dial 2006: radio's digital platforms: a 2006 report isssued by Arbitron
- Crocker Business Library's Demographics resource webpage
The School of Business Network
- IBISWorld contains U.S. industry reports (keyword search "music" or scroll to NAICS 5122* or 7113*).
- Global Market Information Database provides reports and statistics on consumer expenditures (keyword search "music")
- Business & Company Resource Center contains market share statistics on many aspects of the music industry (Advanced Search / Rankings)
- Forrester contains specialized industry reports (keyword search "music", "DVDs" or "MP3")
- Investext contains analyst reports on specific companies, or broader entertainment industry reports
- MarketResearchAcademic.com contains global market research reports (keyword search "music")
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ValueLine gives a brief industry overview (search under the Investment Survey link in the left-hand menu, then "Look-up Industry" and select '"Entertainment")
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TableBase allows keyword searching for sales and statistical data with accompanying articles (USC's subscription only allows one user at a time)
Crocker Business Library
- For industry-wide averages and norms, refer to:
- Industry Norms & Key Business Ratios (Circulation Desk: HF5681.R25.I525);
- RMA Annual Statement Surveys (Circulation Desk: HF5681.B2.R6);
- Troy Almanac (Business Circulation Desk: HF5681.R25.T68)
- The Standard & Poors Industry Survey: Movies & Home Entertainment section (Circulation Desk)
- ValueLine (Circulation Desk)
Trade Organizations
Online Resources
- Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd.
- National Association of Recording Merchandisers: most of the content is member-access only, but some is free
- Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
- National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)
- Music Publishers Association (MPA)
- National Music Publishers Association (NMPA)
- Association of Independent Music Publishers
- International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) Statistics on global sales plus reports on piracy
- International Recording Media Association (IRMA) Some industry statistics on piracy
- Pro-Music contains global statistics and reports, media commentary, and links to online music services.
Companies
Online Resources
- To find financial filings of a public company, search the SEC's website.
The School of Business Network
- Business & Company Resource Center provides company profiles, articles and market reports.
- Hoover's provides company tearsheets and financials.
- ValueLine provides financial data for public companies (search under the Investment Survey link in the left-hand menu).
- Mergent Online provides financial data, news and PDF versions of company annual reports.
- Mint Global contains company profile information.
- Investext contains analyst reports on public music companies.
- Compact Disclosure provides financial data for public companies. Accessible on the Marshall network only.
Crocker Business Library
- Mergent Manuals (Reference Stacks)
- ValueLine (Circulation Desk)
Guilds and Societies
Online Resources
- American Federation of Musicians
- American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
- BMI
- Music Network USA (a gateway to online music resources)
- Music United (a non-profit alliance of artists and recording companies tracking industry piracy)
- National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammys)
Government Information
Online Resources
Directories
Online Resources
The Thomas Register of Manufacturers includes manufacturers of such products as recording equipment and instruments.
Crocker Business Library
The Southern California Business Directory (Circulation Desk: HF5068.L6.L58)
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