Internet Radio: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Internet Radio in US$ Thousand.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024.
Also, a five-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 79 companies including many key and niche players such as -
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024.
Also, a five-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 79 companies including many key and niche players such as -
- 8tracks
- AccuRadio, LLC
- Amazon.com, Inc.
- AOL Radio
- Apple Inc.
- Deezer
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
A Prelude
Advertisements or Subscriptions – Where Does Internet Radio Earn From?
Current & Future Analysis
Internet Radio: Gaining Edge over Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting
Smartphones – The Savior of Audio Market
Competitive Landscape
2. MARKET DRIVERS & TRENDS
Expanding Internet User Base: A Key Driving Force
Rising Smartphone Usage Fueling Growth of Internet Radio
Worldwide Mobile Subscriber Base – Key Statistics
Soaring Mobile Broadband Penetration Rates to Power Growth for Internet Radio on Mobile Platforms
Increased Strain on 3G Networks Brings 4G Networks into the Spotlight
Transition from 3G to 4G and 5G Networks: Revolutionizing the Mobile Communications Landscape
Internet Radio Technology to Witness Widespread Deployment in Vehicles
In-Vehicle Wi-Fi to Encourage In-Vehicle Internet Radio Adoption
Will Analog Radio Shutdown be the Future, Aid Internet Radio?
Home Audio Systems Cautiously Embracing Internet Radio
Monetization of Internet Radio Services
Internet Radio and Local Advertising
Catalogs: The Heart of On-Demand Services
Multi-Channel Distribution: Key to Long-Term Success
Marketers Track Web Browsing Trends to Serve Ads
Radio Broadcasters Need to Smarten Up to Increase Revenues through Internet
Internet Radio: A Platform for Indie Artists
3. AN INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET RADIO
4. SERVICE LAUNCHES
Maker Park Radio Rolls Out First Internet Radio Station in Staten Island
Radioplayer Canada Introduces Digital App
iHeartRadio Introduces On Demand Streaming Apps
iHeartRadio Debuts in Canada
Pandora Unveils Pandora Plus Radio Service
Google Updates Google Play Music Streaming Service with Free Internet Radio
Billboard Launches Billboard Radio China
Amazon Introduces Prime Online Music Streaming Service
Google Upgrades Play Music with Songza Functionality
Google Upgrades Play Music to Support iPhone 6 Devices
Pandora Releases Pandora 5. 0 on Amazon App Store in Australian Market
5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Pandora Shutters Services in Australia and New Zealand
SiriusXM to Invest in Pandora
Napster Ties up with Rakuten to Enhance Music Repertoire
Napster Joins Hands with iHeartRadio, Releases New Features in App
Uber Teams Up with Pandora for Ad-Free Internet Radio
Bell Media and iHeartMedia Ink Exclusive Agreement for Canada Launch
Apple Acquires Beats Electronics and Beats Music
Apple Mulls Integrating Beats into iTunes
Google Acquires Songza
Spotify Concludes The Echo Nest Acquisition
Rdio Concludes TastemakerX Acquisition
Deezer Takes Over Stitcher
Pandora Partners with Ford Australia to Expand Service Availability in Australian Market
Pazoo Inks Agreement with Fractal Recording
Clear Channel Changes its Name to iHeartMedia
6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
8TRACKS (USA)
AccuRadio, LLC (USA)
Amazon. com, Inc. (USA)
AOL Radio (USA)
Apple Inc. (USA)
Deezer (France)
DI. FM (USA)
Google Inc. (USA)
iHeartMedia, Inc. (USA)
Napster (USA)
Pandora Media, Inc. (USA)
Slacker, Inc. (USA)
SomaFM. com, LLC (USA)
Spotify Ltd. (UK)
TuneIn (USA)
7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Market Overview
Online Audio Consumption Rises
Recording Industry Feels Threatened by Proliferation of Internet Radio
In-Car Internet Radio: On the Up
Connected Home Audio Device Sales Make Gains with Internet Radio
Music Royalty Structure for Internet Radio
Transforming Ad Monetization Approach of Broadcasters
Streaming Services Face Monetization Challenges
Competitive Scenario
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
2. CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Market Overview
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
3. JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Internet Radio to Reinvigorate Radio Industry
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
4. EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Rising Use of Internet Services by Public Service Broadcasters
Growing Popularity of Internet Radio in Western Europe
B. Market Analytics
4A. FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
Deezer (France) – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics
4B. GERMANY
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Overview
B. Market Analytics
4C. ITALY
Market Analysis
4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Internet Radio Gains Traction
Spotify Ltd. – A Major UK-based Music Streaming Service
B. Market Analytics
4E. SPAIN
Market Analysis
4F. REST OF EUROPE
Market Analysis
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
India
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
6. REST OF WORLD
Market Analysis
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 79 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 82)
The United States (56)
Canada (10)
Japan (2)
Europe (9)
France (2)
The United Kingdom (6)
Rest of Europe (1)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (3)
Middle East (1)
Latin America (1)
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
A Prelude
Advertisements or Subscriptions – Where Does Internet Radio Earn From?
Current & Future Analysis
Internet Radio: Gaining Edge over Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting
Smartphones – The Savior of Audio Market
Table 1. Ad Spending in the US by Platform: Percentage Breakdown of Spending for Mobile and Desktop for Years 2016 & 2020P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Competitive Landscape
Table 2. Growth in Spotify User Base: Number of Active Monthly Users of Spotify for Years 2013-2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2. MARKET DRIVERS & TRENDS
Expanding Internet User Base: A Key Driving Force
Table 3. Global Mobile Internet Subscriptions (In Million) & Smart Phone Penetration Rate (%) in Developed and Developing Countries for the Year 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4. Global Internet Penetration and Bandwidth Capacity Increases for the Years 2016 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Rising Smartphone Usage Fueling Growth of Internet Radio
Table 5. Global Shipments (in Million Units) of Tablets, Smartphones, Laptops and Desktop PCs: 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6. Global Mobile Phones Market: Percentage Share Breakdown of Shipments by Feature Phones and Smartphones: 2010-2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7. World Market for Smartphones (2011, 2015 & 2016): Volume Sales in Thousand Units by Geographic Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8. Smartphone Penetration as a Proportion (%) of Total Mobile Users in Select Countries (2015 & 2017E) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Worldwide Mobile Subscriber Base – Key Statistics
Table 9. Global Mobile Internet Subscriptions (In Million) & Smart Phone Penetration Rate (%) in Developed and Developing Countries for the Year 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10. Use of Smartphones for Music Listening Presented as a % of Total Music Listeners in Select Countries Worldwide for the Year 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Soaring Mobile Broadband Penetration Rates to Power Growth for Internet Radio on Mobile Platforms
Increased Strain on 3G Networks Brings 4G Networks into the Spotlight
Table 11. World Market for Mobile Handsets by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Volume for 2G, 2. 5G, 3G, 3. 5G, and 3. 9G Enabled Handsets for Years 2013 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Transition from 3G to 4G and 5G Networks: Revolutionizing the Mobile Communications Landscape
Table 12. Mobile 4G & 5G Subscriptions/Subscribers (in Million) for the Years 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Internet Radio Technology to Witness Widespread Deployment in Vehicles
In-Vehicle Wi-Fi to Encourage In-Vehicle Internet Radio Adoption
Will Analog Radio Shutdown be the Future, Aid Internet Radio?
Home Audio Systems Cautiously Embracing Internet Radio
Monetization of Internet Radio Services
Internet Radio and Local Advertising
Catalogs: The Heart of On-Demand Services
Multi-Channel Distribution: Key to Long-Term Success
Marketers Track Web Browsing Trends to Serve Ads
Radio Broadcasters Need to Smarten Up to Increase Revenues through Internet
Internet Radio: A Platform for Indie Artists
3. AN INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET RADIO
4. SERVICE LAUNCHES
Maker Park Radio Rolls Out First Internet Radio Station in Staten Island
Radioplayer Canada Introduces Digital App
iHeartRadio Introduces On Demand Streaming Apps
iHeartRadio Debuts in Canada
Pandora Unveils Pandora Plus Radio Service
Google Updates Google Play Music Streaming Service with Free Internet Radio
Billboard Launches Billboard Radio China
Amazon Introduces Prime Online Music Streaming Service
Google Upgrades Play Music with Songza Functionality
Google Upgrades Play Music to Support iPhone 6 Devices
Pandora Releases Pandora 5. 0 on Amazon App Store in Australian Market
5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Pandora Shutters Services in Australia and New Zealand
SiriusXM to Invest in Pandora
Napster Ties up with Rakuten to Enhance Music Repertoire
Napster Joins Hands with iHeartRadio, Releases New Features in App
Uber Teams Up with Pandora for Ad-Free Internet Radio
Bell Media and iHeartMedia Ink Exclusive Agreement for Canada Launch
Apple Acquires Beats Electronics and Beats Music
Apple Mulls Integrating Beats into iTunes
Google Acquires Songza
Spotify Concludes The Echo Nest Acquisition
Rdio Concludes TastemakerX Acquisition
Deezer Takes Over Stitcher
Pandora Partners with Ford Australia to Expand Service Availability in Australian Market
Pazoo Inks Agreement with Fractal Recording
Clear Channel Changes its Name to iHeartMedia
6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
8TRACKS (USA)
AccuRadio, LLC (USA)
Amazon. com, Inc. (USA)
AOL Radio (USA)
Apple Inc. (USA)
Deezer (France)
DI. FM (USA)
Google Inc. (USA)
iHeartMedia, Inc. (USA)
Napster (USA)
Pandora Media, Inc. (USA)
Slacker, Inc. (USA)
SomaFM. com, LLC (USA)
Spotify Ltd. (UK)
TuneIn (USA)
7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 13. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Internet Radio by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14. World Historic Review for Internet Radio by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15. World 14-Year Perspective for Internet Radio by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Advertising Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2017, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Market Overview
Table 16. US Weekly Internet Radio Consumption: Percentage of Population Listening to Internet Audio for Years 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 & 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17. US Monthly Internet Radio Consumption: Percentage of Population Listening to Internet Audio for Years 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 & 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18. In-Car Internet Radio Listening through Cell Phones in the US as Percentage of Overall Population: 2011-2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Online Audio Consumption Rises
Table 19. Audio Market in the US by Source (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Daily Time Spent on AM/FM Radio, Owned Music, Streaming Audio and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Recording Industry Feels Threatened by Proliferation of Internet Radio
In-Car Internet Radio: On the Up
Connected Home Audio Device Sales Make Gains with Internet Radio
Music Royalty Structure for Internet Radio
Table 20. ASCAP US Fee Schedule: 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 21. Per Performance Royalties Paid to Recording Owners by Internet Radio Providers for Years 2007 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Transforming Ad Monetization Approach of Broadcasters
Streaming Services Face Monetization Challenges
Competitive Scenario
Table 22. Leading Players in the US Internet Radio Market (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Total Listening Hours for iHeartMedia, Pandora, Spotify and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 23. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 24. US Historic Review for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2. CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Market Overview
Table 25. Audio Market in Canada by Source (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Daily Time Spent on AM/FM Radio, Owned Music, Sirius XM, Streaming Audio, TV Music Channels and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
Table 26. Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27. Canadian Historic Review for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3. JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Internet Radio to Reinvigorate Radio Industry
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
Table 28. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29. Japanese Historic Review for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4. EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Rising Use of Internet Services by Public Service Broadcasters
Growing Popularity of Internet Radio in Western Europe
B. Market Analytics
Table 30. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Internet Radio by Country/Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31. European Historic Review for Internet Radio by Country/Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32. European 14-Year Perspective for Internet Radio by Country/Region - Percentage Breakdown of Advertising Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011, 2017, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4A. FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
Deezer (France) – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 33. French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 34. French Historic Review for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4B. GERMANY
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Overview
B. Market Analytics
Table 35. German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 36. German Historic Review for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4C. ITALY
Market Analysis
Table 37. Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 38. Italian Historic Review for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Internet Radio Gains Traction
Table 39. UK Radio Market by Platform (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Listening for Digital (App/Online, DAB and Digital TV) and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Spotify Ltd. – A Major UK-based Music Streaming Service
B. Market Analytics
Table 40. UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 41. UK Historic Review for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4E. SPAIN
Market Analysis
Table 42. Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 43. Spanish Historic Review for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4F. REST OF EUROPE
Market Analysis
Table 44. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 45. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
India
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 46. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 47. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6. REST OF WORLD
Market Analysis
Table 48. Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 49. Rest of World Historic Review for Internet Radio with Annual Advertising Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 79 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 82)
The United States (56)
Canada (10)
Japan (2)
Europe (9)
France (2)
The United Kingdom (6)
Rest of Europe (1)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (3)
Middle East (1)
Latin America (1)