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TikTok Pulling Plug on Streaming Music Service
Social Commerce // September 24, 2024

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Taylor Swift Drove 2% of All Music Sales in 2023
Streaming // February 04, 2024

Last year, Taylor Swift accounted for 2% of the music industry’s entire sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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

Apple’s plans to pay more for songs produced with higher-quality audio are causing discord among some artists. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Spotify CEO on Layoffs: ‘Our Cost Structure is Too Big’
Personnel // December 04, 2023

Spotify is laying off 17% of its workforce as the streaming audio platform tries to cut costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Spotify: Engagement Is High Amid $100 Million Podcast Investment

April 29, 2025
The world may be an uncertain place, but people still want to listen to music. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

TikTok Pulling Plug on Streaming Music Service

September 24, 2024
TikTok says its streaming music service won’t be around for much longer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Taylor Swift Drove 2% of All Music Sales in 2023

February 04, 2024
Last year, Taylor Swift accounted for 2% of the music industry’s entire sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Apple’s Changes in Royalties Strike Sour Note With Indie Labels

February 04, 2024
Apple’s plans to pay more for songs produced with higher-quality audio are causing discord among some artists. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...