Comscore Reports Significant Decline in Audio Streaming Minutes and Subscribers
· 1h ago · Originally reported by PPC Land
Comscore data reveals that total audio streaming minutes dropped by 36 billion in July compared to the previous year. Both paid music-service subscribers and free listeners declined, with paid users down 10% and free listeners down 8.7%.
Why it matters
This shift signals changing consumer behavior in digital audio, impacting ad-supported and subscription-based streaming business models. Advertisers and platforms must adapt to evolving listener preferences and potential revenue shifts.
Explain it like I’m new here
Fewer people are listening to music online, so companies that play ads or charge for music might make less money.
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