Sprint is hoping to remain competitive among US carriers by offering a new Unlimited Premium plan. But will this shift the fortunes of Tidal? The stepped-up offering adds to the already included Hulu and Tidal perks that are available for Unlimited Pl…
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Sprint Rolls Tidal + Hulu + Amazon Prime Into an ‘Unlimited Premium’ Bundle
Sprint is hoping to remain competitive among US carriers by offering a new Unlimited Premium plan. But will this shift the fortunes of Tidal? The stepped-up offering adds to the already included Hulu and Tidal perks that are available for Unlimited Pl…
Apple Files Legal Complaint Over Chicago’s ‘Illegal’ Netflix Tax
Can Apple manage to undo Chicago’s abhorrent Amusement Tax? Several years ago, Chicago unveiled a harsh tax on its citizens. Without consulting the public, city officials imposed a reinterpretation of Chicago’s existing amusement tax. The city would n…
Today In Spotify Executive Departures: Graham James
Roughly five months after Spotify’s wildly successful public offering, the company can’t stop shedding top executives. Graham James is the latest departure from the music streaming giant, as Variety reports he will step down from his positi…
Spotify’s College Hulu Bundle Drops to 99-Cents for the First 3 Months — Then $4.99/Mo.
Spotify is gunning for college students on the fence with a seriously-discounted bundle. This isn’t the first time Spotify has offered a low-cost intro for college kids. But this deal is one of its best. Just this morning, the streaming giant sw…
Apple Music Is Gunning for Dashboard Dominance With Android Auto
Apple’s quest for dominance in the music streaming space has it willing to play in a rival’s court. Apple Music is already available for download on Android devices. But now, the company is taking that one step further with a beta test for…
Spotify Is Spinning Multiple 60-Day Free Trial Offers for Its Premium Tier
Spotify has amped up its efforts to attract new subscribers by offering 60-day free trials to certain listeners — with a few caveats. We’ve seen a few 60-day free Premium subscription offers floating around this month, with tight time restriction…
Snap Unveils Savvy Partnerships with Pandora and TuneMoji
Have mobile messengers become the next frontier for the music industry? Several months ago, Instagram unveiled a new feature. Following long-term licensing deals with major labels and Merlin, Facebook launched music stickers on Instagram. Users could …
Spotify Is Getting Very, Very Serious About Podcasting — Now There’s a Joe Budden Exclusive
Spotify’s commitment to podcast content continues with the announcement of a new show featuring Joe Budden. The Joe Budden Podcast will be released exclusively through Spotify starting September 12th. The hip-hop focused podcast will join Ebb …
Tidal Just Added 10.5 Million Customers In Africa — With Unlimited Data Included
Tidal is notorious for stretching their numbers — but this looks like a solid expansion into Africa. Tidal is looking to expand its music streaming service into emerging markets with a new service partnership in Uganda. The deal involves Africa’…