Sony, Spotify and the statistical symphony: How data can save the music industry
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.
Design/methodology/approach
This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.
Findings
While many analysts buried the music industry in the 2000 s when file sharing, Napster, iTunes and new technologies seemed to be conspiring to destroy the big labels, the same industry seems be taking the Mark Twain line in the next decade, as reports of its decline appear to be greatly exaggerated.
Practical implications
The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.
Originality/value
The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.
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Citation
(2013), "Sony, Spotify and the statistical symphony: How data can save the music industry", Strategic Direction, Vol. 29 No. 7, pp. 25-27. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-04-2013-0008
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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