Spotify To Launch “Spotify Now” This Wednesday May 20th
When Spotify sent out media invites for a press event this Wednesday May 2oth, multiple reports pointed toward the addition of a video service including content from top media companies. Now. Continue reading
The Streaming Maturation Effect: What It Means For The Music Industry
What do Netflix and music subscriptions have in common? They both experienced slowing growth in 2014 in the US. Subscriptions are the monetization focal point of streaming but there have. Continue reading
Spotify Revenues Top $1 Billion, Losses Widen As Music Streamer Plans Video Launch
With an Apple music relaunch right around the corner, Spotify has been busy shoring up $400 million in new funding, deep discounting paid subscriptions and now, according to multiple reports,. Continue reading
Pandora Dropped 2.3 Million Listeners In Last 3 Months, Stock Falls As Net Loss Widens
UPDATED: Pandora is heading into a stormy season, with court decisions, rate hearings and Congressional action all just ahead. Today's report to Wall Street, however, did nothing to calm investor. Continue reading
New Investors Line Up To Give Spotify Another $400 Million
A list of top global investors is emerging as Spotify continues late stage talks to reap an additional $400 million in funding at a valuation of $8.4 billion. It's no. Continue reading
Jay Z’s TIDAL Nabs Taylor Swift Streaming
Jay Z's recently purchased TIDAL appears to be positioning itself to be a real streaming music contender. Unlike Spotify, TIDAL is streaming Taylor Swift. Is this the first of TIDAL's. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 2.9.16: U.S. Copyright Office, Apple, Beats & Spotify
The US Copyright Office released a music licensing Study on Thursday documenting principles that should guide congress in its plan for music licensing reform. Highlights of the 245 page report include performance. Continue reading