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UK audio music stream volume topped 210 billion in 2025 – but YoY growth slowed
Growth in streaming consumption has slowed down in the UK, but vinyl continues to soar in popularity Source...

On… Parrots and predictions.
Three predictions for 2026 from MBW founder, Tim Ingham Source...

Electronic music experiences firm Pacha Group booked $139m in revenue between January and September 2025, after ‘record-breaking’ season at Pacha Ibiza nightclub
Pacha Ibiza nightclub drew 583,834 guests across 156 events this season, up 20% YoY. Source...

Drake hit with RICO lawsuit over alleged gambling and stream manipulation scheme via Stake.US
Drake is being accused of using Stake's "Tipping" feature to obscure payments to bot operators who then generated fake streams of his music. Source...

BTS to officially return on March 20 with new album; tease first world tour in four years
Dates and venues of the upcoming BTS world tour will be announced on January 14 at midnight Korean Standard Time. Source...

Universal Music acquires 30% stake in India’s Excel Entertainment, valuing Bollywood production house at $267m
As part of the deal, UMG will roll out a dedicated Excel music label with global distribution capabilities. Source...

Programmatic Audio & Podcast Ads: The 2026 Monetization Guide
In today’s overstimulated market, Programmatic Audio & Podcast Ads have become the go-to tool for brands looking to break through the screen noise and reach listeners where they are most attentive.�...

From Trend to Necessity: Why AI Call Agents Matter in CX Marketing and Sales
Have you ever thought about automating your inbound and outbound calls from top to bottom, leaving human operators only for callers who want a human-to-human connection and emergencies? We’re not th...

Top 10 High-Paying Ad Niches in 2026 : Maximize Your Ad Revenue
Not all traffic is the same in the realm of digital publishing. Even if a celebrity gossip blog gets a million readers, it might not make as much money as a small site on corporate insurance. To make ...

Bandcamp Fridays hit $154m in payouts since 2020, with $19m paid in 2025 alone
The latest figure represents a $31 million increase from the $123 million Bandcamp reported in May 2024. Source...

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