Internet in India Social Network Statisics

This infographic was borne out of interest and fascination with the colorful and dynamic landscape of social media channels in Asia-Pacific.

Home video spending in US falls 2 percent in 2011

Home video spending in the U.S. fell 2 percent to about $18 billion in 2011. A surge in the popularity of movie streaming services like Netflix Inc. and gains in Blu-ray disc sales helped offset some of the drop in DVD purchases.

IFPI publishes Digital Music Report 2012

“Digital music goes global in 2011 while action on piracy gains momentum”

• Major international music services now in 58 countries, up from 23 in January 2011


• Digital music revenues up 8 per cent to US$5.2 billion


• Anti-piracy action makes an impact in France, New Zealand. US to follow in 2012

Online overtakes bricks and mortar in music for the first time

Growing sales of online and mobile downloads have combined with surging sales by home delivery services led by Amazon to put pressure on physical store outlets.