Journal
SERVICE INDUSTRIES JOURNAL
Volume 37, Issue 13-14, Pages 875-895Publisher
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/02642069.2017.1361935
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Business models; distribution; music industry
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- Fundacao para a Ciencia e a Tecnologia, I.P. [COMPETE] [POCI-01-0145-FEDER-006683]
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This article analyses the impact of digital distribution of music on business models developed by independent musicians. More specifically, it aims to analyse the main changes in the network of relationships between musicians and record companies, and between musicians and consumers; and to analyse how independent musicians' business models have been evolving as a response to increasing change in the distribution of music. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews with independent musicians, music journalists, and small independent record labels. The article discusses empirically the main results regarding changes in the network of relationships under study and analyses the evolution of business models, concluding that independent musicians follow a diversification strategy, aiming to capture the business opportunities provided by technological changes in the distribution of music. The implications of such an option, including its main challenges, are discussed.
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