Japan Mobile Music 3Q Results by Wireless Watch Japan

Japan Mobile Music 3Q Results

The Record Industry Association of Japan just announced their Q3 numbers, reporting period 1 July - 30 September 2006, with mobile music sales showing strong year-on-year growth. Considering the wider range of enabled handsets, and agressive marketing by all three carriers in this space, it should come as no surprise to industry watchers that full-track downloads posted a sales value increase of 201% when compared to the same period last year. Full details after the jump.

Posted: 29 November 2006 | Filed: Content Providers, Japan Market | Feedback | Print |

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