3 Reasons Why Piracy Isn't Crippling the Recording Industry
See: Why Rock and Roll is Slumping in the U.S.  Online Music
Continues to Grow  See: How The SEC Regulates Social Media  Many
industries are benefiting from rising income levels in emerging
markets, and the recorded music industry is one of them. With
higher incomes, consumers are less likely to rely on pirated
music and other multimedia. The IFPI study specifically cited
strong growth in Brazil, which leapfrogged the Netherlands and
Italy to the number eight market in the world. Brazil reported
8.6% growth to total industry revenue of $262 million. The study
found that 17 markets across the world reported positive growth
and mentioned South Korea, Mexico, India and Australia for
robust trends.  Concert Revenue Increased Though not officially
a part of the recorded music industry pie, bands have learned
that hitting the road can be quite lucrative and goes a long way
in replacing lost CD sales. Industry trade firm Pollstar
estimated that the 100 lar