How Fast Are U.S. Download Single Sales Declining? [CHART]

This chart from Statista shows the decline in digital music single downloaded sales in the United States from 2004 to 2017. Last year, 553.5 million digital music singles were downloaded. Continue reading

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With Spotify Deeply Linked To Facebook, How Safe Is Your Streaming Data?

Recent major reveals that Facebook has been violating account holders' privacy has some Spotify users with accounts linked to the spcial network spooked and concerned for the safety of their. Continue reading

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Apple Music App Upgrade Puts Video In Spotlite

Music videos have been a part of Apple Music ever since it launched. But the new version of the streamer's app is putting music video front and center as part. Continue reading

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SoundMachine, Napster Partner For Music Streaming Service Aimed At Businesses

SoundMachine has partnered with Napster to create a new premium music subscription for retailers and businesses of all sizes. Business Premium powered by Napster blends SoundMachine’s scheduling and management features with. Continue reading

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$1B Deal Combines Music Streamers Saavn, Jio Music

Indian conglomerate and telecom giant Reliance is merging its digital music service JioMusic with rival Saavn music, which it is acquiring for $104 million in cash and stock.The combined companies. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: India’s Top Streamers Merge • New $10M Simmons Rape Lawsuit • Tidal Adds Pre-Save • More

MONDAY 3.26.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Spotify Stats Reveal Hidden Challenges And Opportunities [Mark Mulligan]

Spotify's public stock offering has led to a mountain of internal data being shared in required SEC filings. Mark Mulligan and the team at MIDiA Research dug deep into those numbers to. Continue reading

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It’s Time For People To Learn How Streaming Really Works

Despite it being the fastest growing form of music consumption, many people still don't fully grasp how streaming works or, as this article maintains, doesn't work.

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YouTube Clarifies Promise To ‘Frustrate’ Music Users

YouTube is walking back a statement by Global Head of Music Lyor Cohen to “frustrate and seduce” music fans by increasing the number of ads they'll encounter while using the platform.

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YouTube To Overwhelm Heavy Music Users With Ads

[UPDATED] Heavy music users on YouTube are about to be deluged with ads in an effort to encourage them to switch to Google's new paid music streaming service, according to. Continue reading

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YouTube Clarifies Promise To ‘Frustrate’ Music Users

YouTube is walking back a statement by Global Head of Music Lyor Cohen to “frustrate and seduce” music fans by increasing the number of ads they'll encounter while using the platform.

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