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Apple’s Changes in Royalties Strike Sour Note With Indie Labels
Apple’s Changes in Royalties Strike Sour Note With Indie Labels
February 04, 2024  |  Apple

Apple’s plans to pay more for songs produced with higher-quality audio are causing discord among some artists. That’s according to a report Friday (Feb. 2)...

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SiriusXM Sees Revenue per Subscriber Decline as Mix Shifts to Streaming-Only
SiriusXM Sees Revenue per Subscriber Decline as Mix Shifts to Streaming-Only
February 01, 2024  |  Earnings

The rise in demand for music streaming comes with its drawbacks for broadcasting companies that are used to offering a more diversified suite of listening...

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YouTube Controls Top Spot in Latest Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps 
YouTube Controls Top Spot in Latest Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps 
January 24, 2024  |  Streaming

For many of us, the new year is all about catching up on the latest films or music we may have missed in 2023. To...

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Spotify to Launch In-App Shopping in EU, Enabled by DMA Rollout
Spotify to Launch In-App Shopping in EU, Enabled by DMA Rollout
January 24, 2024  |  eCommerce

Spotify will launch in-app shopping on iPhones in the European Union (EU) on March 7.  This new offering is enabled by the rollout of the EU’s Digital...

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Report: Apple Vision Pro Faces Uncertain Future Amid Developer Distaste
Report: Apple Vision Pro Faces Uncertain Future Amid Developer Distaste
January 21, 2024  |  Apple

Two weeks before its debut, Apple’s Vision Pro is reportedly facing an uncertain future. As Bloomberg News reported Sunday (Jan. 21), among the challenges facing the...

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Spotify Withdraws Support From Music Festivals to Protest French Tax
Spotify Withdraws Support From Music Festivals to Protest French Tax
December 22, 2023  |  Streaming

Spotify has withdrawn its support from two music festivals in France in response to the country’s introduction of a new tax that is opposed by...

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Netflix Trails Behind YouTube in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
Netflix Trails Behind YouTube in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
December 20, 2023  |  Streaming

The holiday season likely inspires families to stream their favorite festive films or music. The services they use to watch these movies or listen to...

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Subscription Merchants Tap Audiobooks to Drive Consumer Loyalty
Subscription Merchants Tap Audiobooks to Drive Consumer Loyalty
December 20, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As businesses compete for subscribers’ long-term loyalty, key players are increasingly leveraging audiobooks to keep customers coming back. Take, for instance, Spotify, which announced last...

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EU to Rule on Apple Music Streaming Case in Early 2024
EU to Rule on Apple Music Streaming Case in Early 2024
December 13, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

The European Union (EU) is reportedly preparing to take action against Apple over alleged anticompetitive practices in its App Store. The EU regulators are investigating...

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