Apple Music has gone on the offensive with an uncharacteristically strong statement "Addressing Spotify’s claims," after the streamer filed a complaint with the European Commission over Apple App Store fees and practices.To make sure you that you don’ t miss the many nasty parts, we’ve added some highlights. _______________________________________ From…
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Apple Attacks Spotify For ‘Trying To Squeeze Musicians, Songwriters’ As App Dispute Escalates
UPDATED: Apple has attacked Spotify for "making ever-smaller contributions to the artists, musicians and songwriters – even going so far as to take these creators to court." in an escalating battle that began over app store fees and practices. In a lengthy and strongly worded statement, Apple pushed back after…
Apple blasts Spotify for ‘suing’ songwriters: ‘A damaging step backwards for the music industry’
‘Underneath the rhetoric, Spotify’s aim is to make more money off others’ work.’
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Spotify: We’ll be forced to raise our prices if Apple 30% ‘app tax’ continues
Ek warns of price increase in interview with the Financial Times
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Facebook Signs Deals with Rightsholders in India and Thailand — And Adds ‘Tap Through to Spotify’ Functionality
Facebook is signing new deals around the world — and steadily building out its music functionality. As SXSW, Facebook made a slew of announcements. First, the social media giant has signed new licensing deals with major labels in Asian countries, speci…
Facebook Expands Spotify Integration, Watch Party, More
Facebook has announced several new music and video improvements including expanded integration with Spotify, a new look for its Watch Party shared viewing function and expansion of all its music features into more countries. Highlights Expansion – Facebook uesrs in in more than 40 countries can share personal videos with…
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Spotify backed by rival music streaming platforms in Apple ‘app tax’ row
“We support Spotify in wanting a level playing field so that companies have to compete through innovation, content and customer focus.”
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Spotify Files Antitrust Complaint Against Apple at the EU over 30% Tax
According to Spotify, Apple unfairly stifles creativity and innovation. But, with the streaming music giant’s refusal to accept a royalty increase for songwriters, isn’t Daniel Ek’s company basically doing the same thing? In the United States, Spotify…
CD Baby Adds Low Cost Audio, Banner Ad Placement For Indie Musicians, Labels
CD Baby’s Show.co marketing platform for independent musicians and labels has added the ability to purchase and run audio ad campaigns on Spotify, iHeart and other music platforms targeting a specific city or region with customized 30-second ads. Users can also target potential fans using banner ads on selected sites,…