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CEOs of Meta and Spotify Say EU Regulations ‘Stifle Innovation’
CEOs of Meta and Spotify Say EU Regulations ‘Stifle Innovation’
August 23, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

European Union (EU) regulations impacting artificial intelligence (AI) may deny the region’s businesses, academics and others the chance to participate in new technology investment and economic growth...

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Spotify Claims ‘Small Step’ Victory in Apple EU Pricing War
Spotify Claims ‘Small Step’ Victory in Apple EU Pricing War
August 14, 2024  |  Streaming

Spotify gained Apple’s approval to show European Union users pricing information in its iOS app. Spotify is opting into Apple’s “entitlement” for music streaming services,...

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Spotify Shifts From One-Size-Fits-All to Customized Subscription Plans
Spotify Shifts From One-Size-Fits-All to Customized Subscription Plans
July 26, 2024  |  Earnings

Spotify Founder and CEO Daniel Ek believes the company’s approach to flexibility for its customers is a key success factor. Second-quarter earnings, reported on Tuesday...

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Spotify Hits Record Q2 Earnings Amid Double-Digit User Growth
Spotify Hits Record Q2 Earnings Amid Double-Digit User Growth
July 23, 2024  |  Earnings

In its earnings report released Tuesday (July 23), Spotify showcased a record-breaking second quarter, driven by features in its music offerings such as daylist and...

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Audible Says New Royalty Model Monetizes More Content
Audible Says New Royalty Model Monetizes More Content
July 11, 2024  |  Streaming

Amazon-owned online audiobook and podcast service Audible is rolling out a new royalty model that will enable creators to monetize more types of content. The model will...

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Spotify Faces FTC Complaint From Music Publishers
Spotify Faces FTC Complaint From Music Publishers
June 13, 2024  |  Streaming

Spotify is facing an FTC complaint from music publishers and songwriters over royalties. As Bloomberg News reported, the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) filed the complaint with the Federal Trade...

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Spotify Reportedly Planning Higher-Priced Premium Subscription
Spotify Reportedly Planning Higher-Priced Premium Subscription
June 11, 2024  |  Subscription Commerce

Spotify is reportedly readying a new and higher-priced premium plan for its most devoted users. The new plan, set to be unveiled later this year,...

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Spotify Raises Prices for Second Time in 12 Months
Spotify Raises Prices for Second Time in 12 Months
June 03, 2024  |  Streaming

Spotify is raising the prices of its premium plans in the United States, saying it aims to invest in its product features. Beginning immediately for...

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Apple Fights EU’s $2 Billion Antitrust Ruling
Apple Fights EU’s $2 Billion Antitrust Ruling
May 23, 2024  |  Apple

Apple has appealed a nearly $2 billion antitrust fine handed down by European regulators. As Reuters reported Tuesday (May 22), the appeal comes after the...

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