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Spotify Loud & Clear: $10B, Global Fandom & A Year of Change
Spotify’s new Loud & Clear transparency report shows payments to the music industry of $10 billion in 2024, half of which went to independents. It’s the first L&C since Liz Pelly’s expose of streaming and the inner workings of Spotify as well as significant changes in who the streamer pays and how payments are calculated.
YouTube leads emerging markets by being social, format-flexible
YouTube leads emerging markets by blending social media and entertainment in ways traditional streaming services can’t match. With mobile-first audiences in India and South America driving massive growth, others are. Continue reading
MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Spotify Loud & Clear payout report • $100M George Clinton suit • BMI adds Spark • FactoryFM fan reviews • More
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March 11, 2020: The Day Live Music Died
On March 11, 2020 The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Congress that “it’s going to get worse,” a spooked President Trump finally addressed the nation from the Oval Office and schools, business, sports and the live music industry began a near total shutdown.
