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Digital Music in Western Europe: Let's Face the Music and Dance

Published by: IDC

Published: Apr. 26, 2009 - 20 Pages


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Table of Contents
IDC Opinion


In This Study
Methodology
Situation Overview
The Fall of Physical Music Formats — Requiem
Digital Music Growth — Not Quite Hallelujah Yet
Growth Factors — La Vie en Rose
Increasing Broadband Penetration — The Delivery Mechanism
Infinite Possibilities — The Supply
Lower Prices
The Third Man — Alternative Providers
DRM or Not DRM
Current Barriers — The Wall
Limited Broadband Penetration
Intricate Industry Structure
Simple Systems for a Digital World
DRM or Not DRM
Piracy
Future Outlook
A Cocktail of Business Models
Margins — Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth?
Innovation is Key
ISPs and Telcos — From Service Provider to Content Provider
Key Factors for Operators Seeking to Become Media Businesses
Digital Music Tomorrow
Current Economic Climate
Music Labels and Publishers — A Necessary Transformation
Mobile Music — Not So Mobile Yet?
Simple End-to-End Solutions
Essential Guidance
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Related Research
Synopsis
Table: Music Sales Growth (Physical Format) 2006/07
Table: Music Sales Growth (Physical Format) 2005/06
Table: Music Sales Growth (Digital Format) 2005/06 and 2006/07
Figure: Consumer Broadband Access Connections in Western Europe (2008–2013)
Figure: Value Chain
Figure: Evolution of Business Models
Figure: Online Retailers Revenue Distribution Per Download

Abstract

This document studies the development of the digital music industry in Western Europe. It analyzes the barriers and drivers behind its evolution and the recent activities from device manufacturers, ISPs, and telecom operators into the digital content (and in particular music) industries. The report provides an outlook for the future of the digital music industry, in particular the areas of it more closely related to the telecoms industry. This document provides analysis and guidance on the factors that will encourage the growth of the digital music industry, the different business models available today and how IDC believes they will evolve in the future, as well as the factors ISPs and telecoms operators should take into consideration when entering and planning their online music strategies.



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