Soundcloud Hits High Note: $200M Revenue Run Rate, 200M Tracks
[UPDATED] New UK filings show Soundcloud revenue increasing from $102 million in 2017 to $127 million in 2018. But that’s just the start of the good news for Soundcloud, a. Continue reading
Radio Still Generates More Revenue Than Spotify and Twitter Combined
It was an interesting stat to come across on the same day that iHeartMedia laid off hundreds of DJs and other staffers. Broadcast radio still generates more revenue than many. Continue reading
Twitch ‘Expanding Into Music’ With New Hire
Twitch, the popular live streaming platform for gaming, is getting serious about music with the hire of its first Music Partnerships Manager. Former Spotify editor and EXITE Head Of North. Continue reading
More Than 100 Musicians Impacted By Recording Theft
While many may have thought that the stealing of recorded music would have died with the download era, it seems streaming has its own theft problems, with 112 artists confirming. Continue reading
Album Sales Took A Major Hit Last Year
Despite all the chatter of vinyls resurgence and other positive notes in the world of physical sales, the number of albums sold last year was down fairly dramatically, according to. Continue reading
Spotify Will Create A Custom Playlist For Your Pet
The simple fact that I’m writing this post confirms that the smart PR team at Spotify understands the viral potential when the word “pet” is added to any press release.. Continue reading
Spotify, Warner Chappell End Litigation With India Deal
A pending lawsuit will be dismissed after Spotify and Warner Chappell signed a multi-territory licensing agreement that includes India. Almost 11 months ago, Spotify launched in India without the usual. Continue reading
Music Data Expert Talks Goal-Oriented Decision-Making In The Music Business
In this piece, industry veteran and music data expert Christine Osazuwa the new streaming economy and how it informs our practices surrounding global music marketing and strategic planning. __________________________________________ Guest. Continue reading
Spotify ‘Home Thing’ Smart Speaker Leaks
Spotify has been public about its intention to experiment with and likely manufacture its own smart speaker. Now an image has leaked that shows its closer to reality. Renowned source-code. Continue reading
Justin Bieber Teaches Fans How To Game Spotify, Apple Music
Justin Beiber has encouraged his fans to use multiple tactics that break Spotify and Apple Music user agreements in an effort to boost his new single on the USA charts.. Continue reading
