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Streaming revenue has surpassed digital download revenue in 2015
Streaming revenue has surpassed digital download revenue in 2015
The RIAA has announced that revenue from streaming has surpassed digital for the first time ever. 23 Mar 2016 - 4 comments
BBC launches BBC Store for digital downloads
BBC launches BBC Store for digital downloads
The BBC has unveiled the BBC Store this week, a digital service allowing consumers to buy and download their favorite programs. 06 Nov 2015
U.S. streaming music sees major growth as digital downloads slow again
U.S. streaming music sees major growth as digital downloads slow again
According to Nielsen, consumers in the U.S. are streaming almost twice as much music as they were last year. 07 Jul 2015
Streaming revenue surpasses digital download revenue at major record label
Streaming revenue surpasses digital download revenue at major record label
Warner Music Group, the second-largest record label on the planet, has announced a major milestone in the industry's shift towards streaming. 12 May 2015
Star Wars films available for first time as HD digital downloads on Friday
Star Wars films available for first time as HD digital downloads on Friday
Disney has announced this week that the blockbuster 'Star Wars' series will be available as HD digital downloads for the first time ever, starting on Friday. 09 Apr 2015 - 2 comments
'The Wolf of Wall Street' ends 2014 as the most pirated film of the year
'The Wolf of Wall Street' ends 2014 as the most pirated film of the year
According to a new report, Martin Scorsese's blockbuster 'The Wolf of Wall Street' was the most pirated film of 2014. 01 Jan 2015 - 5 comments
Sony 'Album of the Day' app offers deep discounts on music album downloads
Sony 'Album of the Day' app offers deep discounts on music album downloads
Sony Music has introduced a new app in the U.S. that will offer deep discounts on music albums from its artists. 16 Aug 2014
Nintendo: Digital sales 'soaring'
Nintendo: Digital sales 'soaring'
Company has finally embraced digital 21 Apr 2013 - 1 comment
This week only, Origin slashes prices on 200 games
This week only, Origin slashes prices on 200 games
Up to 70 percent for all platforms 21 Mar 2013 - 4 comments
First-party 3DS and Wii U games to be sold digitally
First-party 3DS and Wii U games to be sold digitally
Nintendo has announced today a significant expansion to its digital games business. Beginning in August with New Super Mario Bros. 2, the ...... 28 Apr 2012 - 4 comments
In the UK, CD sales fall, digital album downloads continue rise
In the UK, CD sales fall, digital album downloads continue rise
According to a report from the BPI, digital music continued its gradual growth in the UK, but physical CD sales fell so far that overall the ...... 03 Jan 2012 - 3 comments
Thanks to the Beatles, U.S. music sales increase for first time in years
Thanks to the Beatles, U.S. music sales increase for first time in years
According to the latest Nielsen figures, overall music sales in the U.S. have increased for the first time in years, mainly thanks to extremely ...... 12 May 2011 - 4 comments
NGP digital downloads will be available same day as retail
NGP digital downloads will be available same day as retail
Sony Europe president Andrew House has said today that digital downloads of upcoming NGP games will be available the same day as their retail ...... 21 Mar 2011 - 14 comments
Pink Floyd finally goes digital
Pink Floyd finally goes digital
Legendary rock band Pink Floyd has signed a new deal with record label EMI this week, one that will finally see the band's tracks made available ...... 06 Jan 2011 - 2 comments
Digital music track sales see slow growth in 2010
Digital music track sales see slow growth in 2010
As of November 21st, digital music downloads have only seen 5 percent year-over-year growth, a number much lighter than most record labels execs ...... 13 Dec 2010 - 10 comments
     

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