Spotify stock up 1.8% in premarket trading after falling 12.3% on slower subscriber growth
UPDATED: Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] stock fell 12.32% on Wednesday after the streamer reported user growth that was within its own projections but below analysts’ expectations. Spotify stock closed Wednesday trading. Continue reading
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Think music piracy has been extinguished? Think again…
One in five internet users is accessing unlicensed music files as newer modes of piracy extend the struggle to control unsanctioned music acquisition, writes analyst Russ Crupnik of MusicWatch. By. Continue reading
Apple Music adds 100 global City Charts
Apple Music has added City Charts which chronicle the top 25 songs in 100 countries around the world. From Austin to Zurich the 100 Apple Music City c=Charts offer a. Continue reading
27% subscribe to 2 or more audio services
“Service Stacking” – paying for more than one streaming service – is becoming increasingly common. In its most common form service stacking is adding Hulu, Apple, and/or Disney to your. Continue reading
How Amy McDonald used Music + Talk to provide fans with context for her latest album
Here we look at how Scottish singer-songwriter Amy McDonald utilized Spotify’s Music +Talk show tool to give fans track-by-track insight into her latest release ‘The Human Demands.’ Guest post by. Continue reading
Morrissey believes free speech no longer exists because he can’t sue The Simpsons for satirizing him
In the wake of a recent episode of The Simpsons in which the show gently poked fun at the already controversial singer, Morrissey has come out with some outlandish and. Continue reading
Spotify expected to report subscriber slowdown as CEO eyes $2B football team buy
Spotify is expected to announce slowing subscriber growth during its earnings call later this week at the same time that its CEO is publically eyeing a $2 billion football team. Continue reading
Guide to setting up your own Clubhouse Club
Lately, no social media has been generating more chatter (literally) than Clubhouse. For artists who want in on the action, here’s a guide on how to set up you own. Continue reading
Playlisting, digital strategies w/ Songular’s Sam Lee
In this edition of How Music Charts, we hear from Sam Lee – Founder/Director of the London-based firm Songular – as he shares his thoughts on playlisting, digital strategy, how. Continue reading
