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How The ‘Spotify Sound’ Is Changing Music
Spotify has disrupted the music business in many, and amassed influence to the point where ‘Spotify’ is shorthand for streaming itself. If that’s not enough change, the way in which Spotify and other streaming platforms pay artists has fundamentally altered how some musicians are structuring their songs. ________________________________ Guest post…
Spotify Pre-Saves Give Labels Troubling Data, Control
Pre-saving an album on Spotify can give record labels and others access to personal data including email addresses and playlists, according to a Billboard study. It can also grant labels permission to manage follows, change songs in their libraries, and potentially even stream Spotify on the fans other devices. Spotify…
FRI. BRIEF: Spotify Settles Song Suits • 60M Apple Music Subs • Spotify Privacy Concerns • Genre Share Shift • More
FRIDAY 6.28.19
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Spotify Global Head of Advertising Brian Benedik to exit company
Brian Benedik will step down in September after six years with the music streaming service
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Spotify’s online podcast and music studio Soundtrap launches new free tier
Company was acquired by Spotify in 2017
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Why Hasn’t Spotify Rolled Out An Offical Pre-Save Tool? [Kieron Donoghue]
Ever since 2016 when third party tools made Spotify pre-saves possible, they have become a standard part of artists marketing when releasing new music. So, why hasn’t Spotify released an official pre-save tool for all artists and labels to access? ____________________________ Guest post by Kieron Donoghue of Here.org.uk Back in…
Netflix Needs Music, But Music Is Fine Without It
After a lengthy amount of time atop the streaming roost, Netflix now faces a serious threat from its competitors, and is hoping that investing in the music industry by creating things like original docs, it can stay at the head of the pack. That said, Netflix will need to act…
TUE. BRIEF: Apple Counters Spotify Claim • Leadership Music Celebrates 30 • Consent Decree Concerns • More
TUESDAY 6.25.19
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Spotify Only Paid 0.5% on App Store Commissions to Apple for Premium Subscriptions
Several months ago, and with the help of Anghami and Deezer, Spotify formally lodged an antitrust complaint against Apple in the European Union. The Swedish music streaming company accused its rival of taking a 30% “fee” on the App Store. This, claime…