This Infographic Explores the Highest Number of Downloads Worldwide
Michael Hemsworth — December 4, 2012 — Pop Culture
References: visual.ly
The music industry has been forever changed by the Internet and this infographic lists various cities around the globe with the highest number of downloads.
Sharing music has become a mainstay on the world wide web and the music industry has continually tried to stop it from happening since day one. However, despite many lawsuits and cease-and-desists, the file sharing network continues to stay online.
Here, we see that London is the city with the highest number of shares with Sao Paulo and Istanbul coming in at third and fourth. In London, One Direction, Drake and Lana Del Rey are amongst the highest shared artists. Globally, One Direction takes the cake for the highest number of song shares and Tuesday being the day of the week with the most worldwide shares.
Sharing music has become a mainstay on the world wide web and the music industry has continually tried to stop it from happening since day one. However, despite many lawsuits and cease-and-desists, the file sharing network continues to stay online.
Here, we see that London is the city with the highest number of shares with Sao Paulo and Istanbul coming in at third and fourth. In London, One Direction, Drake and Lana Del Rey are amongst the highest shared artists. Globally, One Direction takes the cake for the highest number of song shares and Tuesday being the day of the week with the most worldwide shares.
Trend Themes
1. Online File Sharing - The music industry's struggle against online file sharing has created opportunities for innovative platforms and technologies.
2. Global Music Sharing - The global music sharing trend opens up new avenues for artists and businesses to reach a wider audience and explore international collaborations.
3. Popular Shared Artists - Understanding the artists and genres that are most commonly shared can help businesses strategically target their marketing and partnership efforts.
Industry Implications
1. Music Streaming Services - Music streaming platforms can leverage the popularity of file sharing by offering legal, user-friendly alternatives.
2. Copyright Enforcement Solutions - The need for efficient copyright enforcement tools creates opportunities for companies specializing in digital rights management and content protection.
3. Global Music Marketing - Businesses can tap into the global music sharing trend by developing strategic marketing campaigns that target specific cities with high file sharing activity.
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