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Spotify executive: “No, it’s not our fault that streaming services pay out artists unfairly. But, of course, we treat artists very fairly.” An exclusive report published here showed that no, despite what it says, Spotify doesn’t pay artists fairly. In fact, in the past couple of years, the Swedish streamer has actually reduced payouts for […]
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Spotify executive: “No, it’s not our fault that streaming services pay out artists unfairly. But, of course, we treat artists very fairly.” An exclusive report published here showed that no, despite what it says, Spotify doesn’t pay artists fairly. In fact, in the past couple of years, the Swedish streamer has actually reduced payouts for […]
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Spotify keeps purchasing content to solidify its global music streaming lead. To help improve its music discovery process, Spotify purchased Paris-based machine learning startup Niland. The announcement on their blog reads, “We are pleased to welcome Paris-based machine learning startup Niland to the Spotify family. Niland has changed the game for how AI technology can […]
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Commentators in the thick of the industry this week shared their opinions and thoughts on why indie musicians must fight for net neutrality, the ways in which YouTube is being deceptive about content ID, and the relationship between labels artists and managers. Amazon Prime Live Events, More Than Just Gigs…
Company hires M&A specialist Sheila Spence after buying Niland in France
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We have a plethora of tips for independent and DIY artists this week, as we offer advice on incorporating playlists into your social media strategy, how to construct a killer press kit, why it might be that your music isn’t selling, and much, much more. Why You Should Incorporate Playlists…
On MusicThinkTank this week, we had articles on keeping it together while performing, how to successfully spend the summer following your favorite artists, some easy fixes for getting your website to the next level, and more. Rachelle Wilber | 4 Tips For Musicians To Keep It Together While Performing Emma…
A busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with Universal Music potentially up for sale, Spotify’s loss widening in spite of a revenue spike, Pandora and SiriusXM once again eyeing an acquisition, and more! Spotify Losses Widen Despite Big Revenue Rise [REPORT] Music Biz 2017: Mood…
Investors now ask themselves: Will Spotify ever become profitable? Probably not. Is music streaming profitable? Better yet, will an IPO help Spotify finally make sustainable revenue after ten long, arduous years? Or will they face a similar Snapchat-like fate? To gear up for their long-awaited IPO, the Swedish streamer has built an office in New […]
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When it comes to marketing and promotional strategies, artists tend to focus on how they can get their music on other people’s playlists. This article looks at approaching it from the other end, with artists themselves acting the curator. _______________________________ Guest post by Bas Grasmayer of Music Tech Policy The…