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Using the Gini coefficient (an economic tool for wealth distribution), the 2025 Luminate Year-End Report shows that Country’s biggest stars command a massive share of total streams vs. the rest of the pack. Full breakdown of the 2025 streaming stats: bit.ly/4bEjHr6

Join Jaime Marconette at SXSW 2026 to analyze the data fueling K-pop’s global rise. Featuring experts from Luminate & Virgin Music Group, we’re breaking down the export-first strategies and localized content helping Korean labels capture international markets.

J-pop is going global. Luminate’s latest report shows how anime openings have evolved from TV staples into global launchpads for Japanese artists. Access the report: bit.ly/3MW2Zes

Is the "Volume War" over? New data shows that while Netflix dominates in output, many of its hits (Wednesday, Squid Game) see season-over-season viewership dips. Meanwhile, Paramount+ is finding growth through focused, "Sheridan-verse" franchises.

Our new Luminate report, Asia: A Global Force in Music, is live! Breaking down the data behind: 🇰🇷 K-pop’s global scale 🇯🇵 Japan’s Anime-to-Streaming pipeline 🇮🇳 India’s 489.9B streams 🇨🇳 China’s "Super Premium" model Get the full report: bit.ly/3OLhxxU

Ariana Grande’s film achievements reflect a broader shift where music stars command multi-platform influence. From digital concerts in gaming to intimate streaming docs, music has become the connective tissue of all contemporary media. Access more: bit.ly/4khHb96

Our 2025 Year-End Music Report reveals a widening gap in how genres monetize engagement. K-pop is leading the pack with a 34% superfan conversion rate, setting a high benchmark for the rest of the industry. Head to the linkinbio to download the report

The future of music is Gen Alpha. Jaesang Lee, CEO of HYBE and Jamie Marconette, Vice President of Luminate connected this generational data to your future strategy in our webinar: Superfans: Global Citizens & Critical Connectors Watch the replay now: bit.ly/43GAHd6

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Tax credits & other incentives around the world are fundamentally reshaping where content is made. This has led to significant production globalization; countries are retooling incentive structures for more generous breaks & robust local ecosystems. More: luminatedata.com/reports/from-p…

Are Gen Z redefining festival culture? Watch our full 2025 Midyear Music Webinar recap: luminatedata.com/reports/midyea…

The live music scene is shifting. Our 2025 Midyear Music Report reveals a drop in festival attendance intent among U.S. Millennials. Meanwhile, European Gen Z fans are showing more resilience to rising costs. See more: luminatedata.com/reports/midyea…

The music industry is evolving. Our new report, "Key Changes in the Music Industry" explores the pressures and opportunities of a maturing market. Get the insights you need to navigate these shifts. luminatedata.com/studies/state-…

California's film and TV production is in freefall, as other states invest billions in incentives. "From Peak TV to Empty Lots: L.A.'s Production Freefall," analyzes how this fierce competition and rising costs are driving the decline, see more: luminatedata.com/reports/from-p…

Do Emmy Nods Please the Ratings Gods? Only for Some Shows. HBO Max's "The Pitt" is a prime example. Following 7 major Emmy nominations, the medical drama saw a 200%+ surge in viewership. Other nominees saw gains, view them in our latest Streaming Watch: luminatedata.com/blog/do-emmy-n…

BLACKPINK's LISA made her acting debut as Mook in Season 3 of "The White Lotus". Her album "Alter Ego" premiered the same day, introducing her music to new audiences and bringing her global fanbase to the show. See more in our 2025 Midyear Music Report: luminatedata.com/reports/midyea…

The era of peak TV has ended, profoundly reshaping content production. Cable network originals are down almost 50% since 2022. Luminate’s report, ‘From Peak TV to Empty Lots’, analyzes this post-peak world and its strategic implications. Download Now: luminatedata.com/reports/from-p…

18% of U.S. music listeners are Super Fans, engaging with artists in 5+ ways. Understanding where fans sit in the Fan Engagement Funnel helps brands craft strategies to grow fan loyalty and drive deeper connections. Access our 2025 Midyear Music Report: bit.ly/3U5IAUc

LA film & TV production is critically low, hitting 2020 levels with further drops projected. Our report, ‘L.A.’s Production Freefall,’ details this problem and its industry implications. Access Now: bit.ly/4m4qJc3