Research and Markets - Music Streaming - Global Strategic Business Report 2015-2022 Featuring Apple, Deezer, Google, Guvera, & Hungama.com

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Aug 19, 2016, 12:10 ET

DUBLIN, August 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Music Streaming - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Music Streaming in US$ Thousand. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 62 companies including many key and niche players such as

Apple Inc. (US)
Deezer (France)
Google Inc. (US)
Guvera Ltd. (Australia)
Hungama.com Pvt. Ltd. (India)
Microsoft Corp (US)
Pandora Media, Inc. (US)
Rhapsody International Inc. (US)
Saavn, LLC (US)
Slacker, Inc. (US)
SoundCloud Limited (Germany)
Spotify Ltd. (UK)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Music Streaming
The New Pinnacle of Music Access
A Peek into Evolution in the Music Industry
2014: The Year Marking the Beginning of Digital Music Reign
Music Streaming
The Present and Future of Music Consumption
Diversity Defines Global Music and Streaming Music Markets
Streaming
A Complex Business Environment
Key Growth Drivers in a Nutshell
A Gist of Major Market Restraints

2. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

Switch from Music Ownership to Access
A Consumer Driven Trend
Multi-format Focus Plays Key Role in Market Success at Present
Paid Streaming Subscriptions Still Low in Contribution; Offer Huge Potential Ahead
Ad-based Streaming Market to Continue Registering Growth
Streaming Market Continues to Move towards Paid Subscriptions
Content Remains the King in Streaming Services
Licensing Costs for Select Streaming Services
Expanding Internet User Base Generates Significant Market Opportunities
Increasing Smartphone Penetration Drives Growth of Music Streaming
Bundled Deals Gain Prominence
Curation and Recommendations Emerge as Key Service Differentiators
Ability to Discover Music
A Growing Area of Focus to Gain Competitive Edge
Diversification of Pricing Options Emerges as an Attempt to Cater to Customers of Diverse Needs
Social Media Music
A New Channel for Streaming Services to Reach Out to Consumers
Car Audio Experiences Seismic Transformation with Entrenchment of Mobile Technology
Messaging Apps Enter the Music Streaming Business Mix
Addressing the Value Gap Issue
A Bare Necessity for Music Industry to Flourish

3. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

An Overview of Competition in Streaming
Branding Remains the Success Mantra
Size of Music Library
A Key Differentiator
Superior Sound Quality
A New Bet for Streaming Services
Streaming Industry under Significant Duress
Digital Music Deals
The Foundation of the Current Problem
Raising Funds becomes Widespread as Services Struggle to Survive
Market Witnesses Heavy Consolidation Activity
List of Music Streaming Services Shuttered/ Acquired: 2013-2016
Further Industry Consolidation Imperative as Focus Shifts towards Profitability

4. MUSIC STREAMING - AN OVERVIEW

Music Streaming
Music Streaming Vs. Progressive Download
A Note on Issues with Streaming
Types of Music Streaming
Subscription Streaming Service
Ad-Supported Streaming Service

5. SERVICE INTRODUCTIONS

Boost Mobile Introduces Data-free Music Streaming from Multiple Services
Celcom Rolls Out Yonder Music Streaming Service in Malaysia
YouTube Introduces New Music Streaming Service
Apple Introduces Apple Music on Android
Virgin Mobile Launches Unlimited Music Streaming for US Customers
Aldi Launches New Music Streaming Service
Google Launches Google Play Music in Japan
Geekin Radio Launches Social Music Streaming App
Amazon Debuts Music Streaming Service in UK
Facebook to Venture into Audio Music Streaming Service
Google Launches Ad-Supported Radio Option on Google Play Music
Line Rolls Out Music Streaming Service in Japan
Apple Rolls Out Music Streaming Service
Apple Music
MixRadio Introduces Personalized Musicstreaming Service for Mobile Platforms
MTN Rolls Out Music & Video Streaming Service in South Africa
Music Stars Launch Tidal Music Streaming Service
Beatport Introduces Mobile App for Music Streaming Service
Deezer and Sonos Launch Deezer Elite HD Audio Streaming Service
Naxos Rolls Out New HD Music Streaming Service for Classic Music
YouTube Rolls Out YouTube Music Key
Twitter Unveils In-app Music Streaming Service
Mood Media Rolls Out Mood Mix
Yandex Re-launches Yandex.Music with Personal Recommendations
Deezer Introduces Premium High-resolution Subscription Service in the US
Airtel Introduces Wynk Music Streaming App
Spotify Rolls Out Ad-Supported, Free Streaming Service for Windows Phone
T-Mobile US Adds Music Streaming to its Service Repertoire
Amazon Rolls Out Prime Music
Ad-Free Music Streaming Service
Nokia Unveils Music Streaming Services in China
Beats Rolls Out Music Streaming Service and App
Beats Music
Rdio Launches Unlimited Free Music Streaming
Vodafone India Launches Vodafone Music
Music Streaming Service in India
Google Launches All Access Music Streaming Service in the US
Hungama Launches New Music Streaming App in India 6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Line Shuts Down MixRadio Music Streaming App
Microsoft Takes Over Groove
Deezer Secures New Funding
SoundCloud Secures Debt Funding
Kakao to Acquire LOEN Entertainment
Pandora Takes Over Rdio
Napster and Nintendo Sign Agreement for Streaming on Wii U
DJs.com Obtains Dubset Agreement for Online Mix Streaming Platform
Micromax Invests in Gaana
Rogers and Spotify Extend Partnership for Paid Music Streaming Access
LiveXLive Secures Rock in Rio's Global Streaming Rights
HARMAN and TIDAL Ink Deal for Streaming on Audio Equipment
LiveXLive and POSSIBLE Mobile Ink Agreement
Microsoft Changes Xbox Music Name to Groove for Android
Spotify and Starbucks Ink Music Streaming Deal
Rogers and Spotify Team Up to Bring Streaming Music to Fido Subscribers
Line Takes Over Microsoft's MixRadio Personal Streaming Service
Twitter and Rhapsody Partner for Content Access
Jay Z takes Over Aspiro, The Swedish Streaming Company
CÜR Media and MediaNet Ink Content Access Agreement
bBooth Acquires Songstagram
Deezer Acquires Muve Music
Uber Forms Partnership with Spotify for In-car Music Streaming
Loton Inks Agreement with John Petrocelli; Secures Option to Acquire Bulldog Digital Media
Deezer Takes Over Stitcher
ADG, Sony Music and LINE Team Up for New Streaming Service
Vodacom and Deezer Ink Deal for Music Streaming Service in South Africa
Samsung and Spotify Ink Deal for Wireless Speakers
Google Acquires Songza
MTN and Simfy Africa Team Up to Provide Music Streaming
Apple Buys Beats
VOXTOK and QOBUZ Team Up for Music Streaming Service
Spotify and Sprint Join Hands for Bundled Streaming Service
Shaw Inks Partnership Agreement with Rdio for Music Streaming Service
Rdio Takes Over Dhingana to Enter Indian Market
Guvera and Lenovo Ink Music Partnership
Beats and AT&T Enter into Agreement to Unveil Music Streaming Service
Batanga Media and WMG Enter Into Agreement to Launch Personalized Radio
Rhapsody and Telefonica Digital Ink Deal for Streaming Music Service
TuneCore and JUKE Music Enter into Agreement for Music Streaming
InternetQ and Sony Mobile Sign Agreement to Offer live Music Streaming Services in Malaysia
Panasonic Purchases Aupeo
Rdio and Shazam Expand International Music Discovery Partnership
Shazam and Saavn Team Up for Expanding Saavn's Music Library
Apple and Beats Mull Over New Music Service 7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS