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Spotify Dubs 2024 ‘Year of Monetization’ as Subscribers Surge 14% in Q1
Spotify Dubs 2024 ‘Year of Monetization’ as Subscribers Surge 14% in Q1
April 23, 2024  |  Earnings

Spotify is tuned in to upbeat earnings outcomes, marking a robust beginning to its designated “year of monetization” after a standout performance in 2023 characterized...

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CE 100 Index Loses 2.1% but ‘Have Fun’ Pillar Gains Ground
CE 100 Index Loses 2.1% but ‘Have Fun’ Pillar Gains Ground
April 08, 2024  |  Connected Economy

It was a week of widespread losses for the CE 100 Index. Only the “Have Fun” pillar gained ground, up 1.1%.   Spotify shares gained 17.6%,...

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Apple Yields to EU Demands on Music Streaming
Apple Yields to EU Demands on Music Streaming
April 07, 2024  |  Apple

Apple has reversed course in the battle over music-streaming services in Europe. The tech giant said Friday (April 5 it has accepted demands by the European...

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Spotify Names Christian Luiga as New CFO
Spotify Names Christian Luiga as New CFO
April 04, 2024  |  Personnel

Streaming audio platform Spotify named a new chief financial officer. Christian Luiga is joining Spotify from Saab AB, a European defense and security company, where he served as deputy CEO...

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Hulu, Disney+ Bundle Gives Streaming Subscriptions Monetization Boost
Hulu, Disney+ Bundle Gives Streaming Subscriptions Monetization Boost
April 01, 2024  |  Streaming

Streaming subscription commerce has become a cornerstone of modern entertainment, offering users access to a vast array of content with a simple tap on their...

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Spotify Debuts EdTech as Streaming Platforms Ride Lifelong Learning
Spotify Debuts EdTech as Streaming Platforms Ride Lifelong Learning
April 01, 2024  |  Streaming

Gone are the days when learning was confined to traditional classrooms and heavy textbooks. Today, knowledge is increasingly accessible to anyone with an internet connection,...

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Spotify Expands Audiobook Offerings as Competitive Pricing Drives Consumer Engagement
Spotify Expands Audiobook Offerings as Competitive Pricing Drives Consumer Engagement
March 05, 2024  |  Subscription Commerce

With more readers turning to digital platforms for their literary fix, demand for audiobooks continues to soar.  Against this backdrop, subscription services are seizing the...

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Apple Fined $1.9 Billion For ‘Abusive’ App Store Rules
Apple Fined $1.9 Billion For ‘Abusive’ App Store Rules
March 04, 2024  |  Apple

The European Commission has fined Apple 1.8 billion euros ($1.95 billion) for abusing its place in the music streaming market. The record fine, announced by the commission (EC) Monday (Mar....

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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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