Leblanc 2,454 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Food for thought but just saw this article - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52037461 "People staying at home due to the coronavirus pandemic appear to be listening to more radio rather than music apps, figures suggest. Global, which owns Capital FM and talk station LBC, said online radio listening had risen by 15%. The BBC said streaming of its radio stations had risen 18% since last week. Meanwhile, data from two US analytics companies suggested use of music-streaming apps such as Spotify had dipped by about 8%. "These figures indicate that the public are turning to radio in times of crisis," a Global spokeswoman said. BBC Radio and Education director James Purnell said: "People turn to us during significant events for our news and analysis but also for music, entertainment and companionship." I just thought it would be interesting to discuss since people expected streaming to boom with the lockdown. However that doesn't necessarily seem to be the case. So was Gaga and the label right to delay Chromatica if the numbers were the basis of their decision? No shade to Gaga since I'm fine with the delay, and I don't really care about her chart success but I know some of y'all do (Sorry if this is in the wrong section) Coven Season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC 25,164 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 I heard more people are getting more radios just incase, that might be why, but I don't know. This IS very interesting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubblegum Bitch 18,934 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 I imagine people in bunkers listening to BBC and waiting for more news every hour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leblanc 2,454 Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 1 minute ago, ProjectJoanne said: I heard more people are getting more radios just incase, that might be why, but I don't know. This IS very interesting In case what? I don't think the internet will implode Coven Season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC 25,164 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Just now, LeBlanc said: In case what? I don't think the internet will implode You never know, people are just being safe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S0436 10,215 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Probably because they want to hear the latest news as well as listening to music. I’m sure Chromatica would have had healthy first day streams but not sure if it would’ve held up if no promo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartz 12,535 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Just when Gaga released a song rocking radio and stinking at streaming services, the timing. People might end up knowing the song after all. Inside, we are really made the same. 🕊 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordgagx 5,466 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 "Now is the right time to release since everyone will be streaming at home" I have to laugh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudasJustDance 1,621 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 I- that’s really weird or I’m just dumb. Expected streaming to rise not vise-versa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickMonster98 7,462 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 well considering SL performance on radio that's good news for us, isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlepotter 75,147 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 I'm not surprised. Most people stream during commuting. Now that no one's commuting, less streams. Radios give a sense of unity/connection (everyone is listening to the same thing at once) + interactions with the radio host, and people are craving this right now because of social distancing. chaeri pls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 49,858 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 I suspect news stations and adult stations get the most increase tho as ppl wanna hear reports on corona I doubt top 40 stations are getting more listens. Any increase from ppl at home doubtfully offsets less people in their car drives to work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollardays 3,866 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 1 hour ago, ProjectJoanne said: I heard more people are getting more radios just incase, that might be why, but I don't know. This IS very interesting Impressed I didn't find a "Blue" reference in your post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genuine Guy 09 13,941 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Thank God Hope this happens in U.S. But it seems like both streaming and radio are falling UK chart should encorporate radio to reflect this Stare at the Chartster in the mirror they talk to me too. #StreamFunTonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC 25,164 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, dollardays said: Impressed I didn't find a "Blue" reference in your post 1 hour ago, ProjectJoanne said: I heard more people are getting more radios just incase, that might be why, but I don't know. This IS very interesting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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