Tag archives: Spotify

Think You Can You Make Spotify Better? Here’s A Job For You

There are no shortage of opinions as to how to make Spotify better for users, artists, record labels and music publishers. If you’re one of those folks that’s really convinced you have the answers and the experience, Spotify has a job for you. The music streamer has posted a job…

Nielsen Music 2018 Report: On-Demand Streams Up 49%

Nielsen Music has released it 2018 Year-End Highlights. The survey shows a year of significant overall industry growth, with total album equivalent audio consumption up 23% over 2017, driven by a 49% increase in on-demand audio song streams compared to 2017. A similar analysis of 2018 stats by BuzzAngle Music…

Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) To Post Q4 Financials

Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) will post its fourth quarter 2018 financial on February 6th before the market opens. This week, four key analysts downgraded the streamers target price. Option traders also predicted a rocky ride ahead. The streamer will hold a question and answer session to discuss fourth quarter 2018 financial…

Top Analysts Cut Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] Stock Price Target, See Rough Ride Ahead

Four top stock analysts have shifted to a bearish outlook for Spotify (NYSE: SPOT). Monday, Guggenheim, Deutsche Bank, Stifel and Nomura reset their target prices to $120, $135, $170 and $188 respectively. All are above Spotify’s current $119.36 price at close of market Monday. Spotify made its market debut last…

Despite Recent Surge, Four Analysts Lower Their Spotify Price Targets

Just how low will Spotify go on Wall Street? In the past few months, Spotify has experienced a bumpy ride on Wall Street. Ahead of the New Year, the company’s stock experienced a near -50% plunge.  Over the summer, the stock nearly broke the $200 mark….

So You’re Considering Advertising On Spotify?

With such a vast free user base, advertising on Spotify can be tempting prospect for bands and artists looking to promote their music. In this piece we look at the different types of Spotify ads available, and how to go about successfully launching one on the platform. __________________ Guest post…

Queen Spotify Streams Surge 333%, 70% From Under Age 35

The hit film "Bohemian Rhapsody" has reignited interest in Queen, but not just among original fans, according to new stats from Spotify. Att last night’s Golden Globe Awards. “Bohemian Rhapsody” was the surprise winner for Best Drama and and Rami Malek won best actor for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury….

2018 On-Demand Music Streams +42%, Paid Streams +50% In Q4 [BuzzAngle Music]

[UPDATED] On-demand audio streams set a record high of 534.6 billion in the US in 2018, up 42% over the previous year, according to the BuzzAngle Music Industry Year End Report. But the best news for artists and labels came thanks to 50% growth in streams by paid subscribers. Those…

Prediction: Spotify To Incubate ‘No Records Label Group’

Chris Castle envisions a 2019 Spotify that adopts a "No Records" model in lieu of a traditional label, allowing them to bask in the glory of having major artists signed without actually having to release any of their music. _________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of Music Technology Policy Streaming…