How to use Spotify Blend to increase fan engagement
A collaborative playlist maker’s dream, Spotify Blend allows two people to combine their favorite songs into a collaborative playlist, but can also be a great tool for fan engagement. Guest. Continue reading
A better way to value streams on Spotify [Chris Castle]
[UPDATE] Attorney and artist advocate Chris Castle outlines an alternative way to value streams on Spotify, one which offers fairer compensation to the artists behind the music. Guest post by. Continue reading
Your data is being tracked by Spotify
While tech behemoths like Apple and Facebook tend to catch the most flack for their data tracking practices, it appears Spotify is also riding the data harvesting train. Guest post. Continue reading
Spotify launches 6 Ripple Effect regional playlists
In an effort to promote racial justice and amplify underrepresented voices, Spotify recently debuted its new Frequency program, which included the launch of its Ripple Effect’s U.S. regional playlists program. Continue reading
Spotify testing ‘Spotify Plus’ $0.99 cent tier
Bridging the gap between their free and paid subscriptions, Spotify is test driving a new ninety-nine cent, ‘Spotify Plus’ tier, which still includes some advertising, but gives listeners a bit. Continue reading
Look at what happens on the internet every 60 seconds
The internet is clearly a busy place, but just how busy is it? Here, we break down every that goes on online in the span of a single minute. Spoiler. Continue reading
Chinese anti-trust regulators order Tencent to jettison exclusive label licensing deals in 30 days
Recently, China’s antitrust regulators issued an order that music streamer Tencent Music Entertainment must give up its exclusive music licensing deals for online music within the next thirty days in. Continue reading
Music streaming spurs UMG revenue growth in Q2
Universal Music group recently reported that it saw a substantial increase in revenue during its second quarter, thanks in large part to an uptick in music streaming. Guest post from. Continue reading
Does radio still matter in the streaming age?
Does radio still have a role to play in the streaming age? Some consumers argue that, when it comes to music discovery, radio still reigns supreme. In this latest piece. Continue reading
Music artwork in the age of streaming
With the onset of the streaming age, you might think album artwork has lost some of the relevance it once had in the days of retail, but the reality is. Continue reading
