While play count is one of the major factors in determining your success on Spotify, getting featured on a playlist is also one of the greatest influencing factors when it comes making or breaking your music on as streaming service. Here we look at how to land one of these…
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Tencent Music’s $30 Billion IPO Is Reportedly Arriving In a Matter of Weeks
Expect Spotify to earn a massive windfall from Tencent Music’s upcoming IPO launch. According to a new report, Tencent Music has already set a date for its IPO in the US. Citing IPO Zaozhidao, a reputable WeChat-based news blog, TechNode reports Tencen…
Tencent Music set to IPO in October, with expected $30bn valuation
Music’s next multi-billion dollar flotation is on its way…
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Nicki Minaj’s scattergun rant revealed one thing very clearly: the idea of an ‘album chart’ is in disarray
Rapper’s outburst contained some clear warning signs for the industry. Will it listen?
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Latest Industry: Aerosmith, Downtown, Ariana Grande, AMAs + YouTube, Netflix, Bob Lefsetz, BTS, More…
“Please stop using our music, Mr. President. Love, Aerosmith.” Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler has demanded President Donald Trump stop using the group’s music. The President played ‘Livin’ On The Edge,’ at a recent rally in West Virginia. Tyler sent the P…
Spotify is going big on podcasts to help fix its fragile finances. Will it work?
Joe Budden Podcast comes exclusively to platform, as Ebb & Flow launches with vodka sponsor
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Napster Proves That Streaming Music Can Be Profitable
Paid only. Lower subscriptions. No IPO. And, a small profit. What could Spotify and other streaming music services stand to learn from Napster? Last month, Spotify reported a new record in its Q2 2018 financial report. The Swedish streaming platfor…
Dear Spotify, Tencent’s Struggles Offer Cautionary Tale
As Chinese internet giant Tencent struggles with profitability and maintaining a strong stock market valuation, Spotify, which owns a significant stake in Tencent Music (and visa versa), should pay attention to avoid a similar misfortune. _________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of Music Tech Solutions If you’ve ever asked yourself…
US album sales race turns ugly as Nicki Minaj accuses Spotify of ‘taking away my promotion’
Artist also hits out at Billboard’s chart rules, and Travis Scott’s merch tactics
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The music industry must beware it doesn’t get eaten up by phone giants’ hunger for growth
Telco giants are back in love with music – but is that definitely such as good thing?
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