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Spotify reports quarterly loss as users hit 696M, stock down 11%

Spotify offered a mixed report for Q2 2025. In response, Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] fell in pre-market trading Tuesday. Spotify paid subscribers grew by 8 million to 276 million in Q2 or 12% year on year. Total monthly active users grew 11% to 696 million year on year.

Bruce Houghton on 07/29/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FTC goes after ticket scalpers

FTC goes after Ticket Scalpers, seeks Tens of Millions in Damages

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking legal action against ticket resellers for violation of the BOTS Act seeking millions of dollars in damages.

Bruce Houghton on 07/29/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Get Music on Spotify Playlists

Looking to get music on Spotify playlists? This guide walks you how Spotify playlisting works, and proven strategies to increase your chances on getting your music out to new listeners.

Alana Bonilla on 07/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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10 Music Education Organizations Making A Major Difference

These 10 music organizations are changing lives by making music education more accessible and inclusive. See how they’re helping communities thrive, one note at a time… 10 Music Education Organizations. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 07/28/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News Last Week

For Oak View and the Department of Justice to the Setmixer expansion and some Bandsintown booking hacks, it was another busy week in live music industry news. Live Music Industry. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/28/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Special Your Morning Coffee Podcast: DIMA CEO Graham Davies

A special episode of the Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business with Graham Davis, President and CEO of the Digital Media Association (DIMA) is available. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/28/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Independent Musician News Last Week: PR, Live, Merch & More

Independent musician news last week was filled with tips and guides to thriving in a competitive industry from live show booking hacks, finding the best PR team, to selling the right merch items, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 07/26/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News Last Week: Equity, Rock, Super Listeners

Music business news last week included Chartmetric reports on gender roles in music and rock’s latest resurgence, Spotify targets Super Listeners, and much more…

Alana Bonilla on 07/26/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Book More Live Shows with these Bandsintown Hacks

Book More Live Shows with these Bandsintown Hacks

In addition to being the top global destination to discover and market live concerts, Bandsintown can also be used by artists, managers and agents to book more live shows.

Bruce Houghton on 07/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Strong Artist Brands Matter to Fans Too

A strong brand isn’t just good for the artist; they matter to fans too, They make the fan experience more personal, meaningful, and connected. This is about more than just music. It’s about identity, community, and feeling seen.

Alana Bonilla on 07/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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