Sony’s music publishing companies turned over more than a billion in first nine months of 2019
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The major labels will generate over $14bn in 2019, as Warner bucks trend of streaming slowdown (just)
Some very impressive news for Universal, Sony and Warner… and a warning sign?
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Is it time for Spotify and other streaming services to increase their prices?
Survey finds that more than half of respondents would pay more than $9.99 for a subscription
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Spotify Needs To Make A Decision About Its Future, Based On Whether It Actually Believes Its Own Mission Statement
The streaming company’s acquisitions may have to change shape, argues Cherie Hu
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Spotify is banking on the idea that you want it to recommend podcasts… just like it recommends new music
“We know that discovery is one of the core benefits that we provide to people.”
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The music industry shouldn’t kid itself: Piracy was never killed by streaming… but it might be more valuable than you think.
Piracy is still thriving, says MUSO boss Andy Chatterley – but could it be used to convert more people to paid streaming?
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Sony Music posts another billion-dollar quarter, as streaming revenues grow 21%
Sony labels have posted more than $3bn in revenue in first three months of 2019
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Is ‘One Sony’ finally becoming a creative reality?
There are signs that cross-media projects are being built across Sony Corp
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Spotify’s market cap value has fallen by $15bn in 14 months. Is declining ARPU freaking investors as much as record companies?
Without a hardware ‘get out’, is Spotify’s global pricing strategy on a road to nowhere?
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The major labels are starting to find life tougher in Sweden. Is this is a wake-up call for the future?
Independent artists continue to rise – as first-party playlists take control in crucial market
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