Rumors in the media last week suggested that Spotify was going to buy a major podcasting company. In the end, it went one better than that. SPOT has just confirmed that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire New York-based podcasting prod…
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Paid Streaming Will Surpass Free This Year [Survey]
Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and other paid music streaming services hare doing a better job of converting free users to paid, according to new figures from the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA). “Streaming has made it fashionable to pay for music again.” Already more males pay to stream music – 24.3%…
Your Spotify Streams Could Be Supporting Fake Artists
A recent study from the BBC revealed a number of fake artists accumulating plays from very much real accounts – something which has recently been revealed to be the result of account hacking. _______________________ Guest post by James Shotwell from Haulix A new report from the BBC finds fake artists…
Spotify Reportedly in Talks to Purchase Gimlet Media, a Podcasting Company, for $200 Million
Spotify may have just pushed its attempt to capitalize on the booming podcast market into overdrive. Several weeks ago, in a note trimming Spotify’s price target to $170, Morgan Stanley maintained the company’s Overweight rating. Explaining how the str…
Foreign Stream-Ripping Site Beats Labels, For Now
In the long-running industry-led crusade against stream ripping and torrent sites, the labels have typically come out on top in most battles, with the offending sites usually getting shuttered as a result. Not this time, however, with a foreign stream-ripping site chalking up a win against labels on jurisdictional grounds….
Spotify In Talks To Buy Gimlet For $200M, Investors React
Spotify is in advance talks to acquire respected podcaster Gimlet Media for $200 million, according to multiple sources. Podcasts have been a central focus for Spotify in recent months, as it works to expand beyond music and produce more exclusive content. Gimlet’s hit podcasts include StartUp, true crime series Crimetown…
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Amidst IP Litigation Suit, Spotify’s Launch Reportedly Delayed Until February or March
So, when will Spotify launch in India? Spotify now faces a copyright infringement lawsuit. Filed at the US District Court of Delaware, Excalibur, an IP licensing company, claims the streaming music giant infringes on its ‘digital fingerprint’ software….
Spotify India Price To Be Just $2 A Month, Labels Delay Launch [REPORT]
As we reported yesterday, Spotify’s launch in India has been delayed because the streamer has been unable to close deals with at least two of the major label groups. Now we may have a hint as to why Universal and Sony have not yet signed on. The status of a…
Spotify India Launch Delayed To March, Majors Yet To Sign
Spotify’s launch in India was unofficially scheduled for January 31st, with one source reporting that a Mumbai’s Famous Studios had already been booked for a launch party tonight. Now sources within India are reporting that the launch has been delayed until March. The current delay is reportedly because Spotify has…