Who is affected by the electronic theft of a song
The electronic theft of a song affects several groups, including:
1. The artist or songwriter: They lose out on potential revenue from the illegal download or stream of their music. This can be especially harmful for up-and-coming artists who rely on income from their music to support themselves.
2. Record labels: The record label loses out on potential revenue as well, and they also invest a significant amount of money into promoting the artist.
3. Music streaming services: If the music is being illegally streamed, the music streaming service loses potential revenue from subscription fees and advertising.
4. Consumers: Consumers who pay for legal music downloads or streaming services may feel cheated if others are accessing the same music for free.
5. Governments: Governments may also lose out on taxes from the sale of music due to illegal downloads.