Too Long; Didn't Read
<a href="http://www.riaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/RIAA-Year-End-2017-News-and-Notes.pdf" target="_blank">The RIAA 2017 year-end music industry revenue report</a> clearly reaffirms the value of streaming for the industry. Total revenue from music streaming platforms increased by 43% to $5.7 billion, accounting for 65% of total industry revenues for last year, while paid subscriptions grew to become the biggest growth driver in 2017.