Marketing concepts and definitions -- Markets, market segmentation and consumer behavior -- The U.S. industry numbers -- Record label operations -- The profit and loss statement -- SoundScan and the music business -- How radio works -- Charts, airplay and promotion -- Publicity of recorded music -- Advertising in the recording industry -- Distribution -- The music retail environment -- Grassroots marketing -- Internet marketing -- Music videos -- The international recording industry -- Tour support and promotional touring -- Special products and special markets -- Marketing research -- The recording industry of the future -- The marketing plan -- DeMand de world over.