The Impact of Digital Streaming Platforms on Traditional Music Distribution Channels

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Structure of the Paper 2. Evolution of Music Distribution 2.1 Historical Overview 2.2 Traditional Distribution Channels 2.3 Rise of Digital Platforms 3. Digital Streaming Platforms 3.1 Definition and Characteristics 3.2 Major Players 3.3 Market Trends and Developments 4. Impact on Traditional Channels 4.1 Decline of Physical Sales 4.2 Transformation of Radio Broadcasting 4.3 Changes in Artist Contracts 5. Consumer Behavior Changes 5.1 Shift in Music Consumption 5.2 User Preferences and Expectations 5.3 Influence of Social Media 6. Economic Implications 6.1 Revenue Models Comparison 6.2 Royalties and Artist Compensation 6.3 New Business Opportunities 7. Case Studies 7.1 Successful Adaptations 7.2 Challenges Faced by Traditional Distributors 7.3 Lessons Learned 8. Conclusion and Future Outlook 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Industry Stakeholders 8.3 Future Research Directions