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The deal would force through a US listing that Universal Music Group has so far delayed.

Lifestyle

Billionaire Bill Ackman pitches 56 billion-euro Universal Music deal to boost shares

UMG shareholders who agree to the deal will get 9.4 billion euros in cash, plus 0.77 shares of the new company

2026-04-07T09:51:12.000Z

A man browses some DVD releases for rent at JM Video, a video rental store, which is facing financial difficulties.

Lifestyle

Paris DVD rental store in last stand against streaming giants

Choice is not the problem: JM Video has a library of more than 50,000 films

2025-09-21T09:14:27.000Z

The industry has expressed a desire to protect its copyrights while also leaning into new technology.

Lifestyle

Record labels in talks to license music to AI firms Udio, Suno

Record companies have battled every new technology, from file-sharing to user-generated content to streaming

2025-06-01T22:38:57.000Z

Paid subscription services accounted for 79 per cent of streaming revenues, and almost two-thirds of total revenues.

Lifestyle

US music industry posts 100 million paid streaming users

[NEW YORK] The US music industry passed 100 million paid streaming subscriptions for the first time in 2024, according to the latest report from the Recording Industry Association of America released ...

2025-03-18T23:14:19.000Z

The self-titled, 26-minute film was shot this past September and will be available as a demo in Apple Store locations worldwide on Mar 14.

Lifestyle

Metallica to debut immersive concert film on Apple Vision Pro

Songs from the film will also be available on Apple Music

2025-03-12T02:01:55.000Z

Spotify is also testing various ways to sell concert tickets, such as giving fans access to presales or better seats.

Companies & Markets

Spotify weighs US$6 premium for added features, access to tickets

Prices for Music Pro will vary by geography, with the cost lower in less-developed markets

2025-02-15T05:09:41.000Z

Spotify has been expanding in recent years to include audiobooks, podcasts and other offerings besides its core music catalogue.

Companies & Markets

Universal Music, Spotify reach new multiyear distribution deal

UNIVERSAL Music Group and Spotify Technology reached a new multiyear distribution agreement that includes compensation for recorded songs and publishing rights.

2025-01-26T22:17:17.000Z

Spotify Wrapped, which is usually released close to the end of the year, offers users a personalised look into their top streamed songs, artistes and albums for the year.

Opinion & Features

COMMENTARY

Disappointment over Spotify’s flat year-end wrap is a warning that AI is not everything

Several listeners have taken to social media to complain about how unrelatable and underwhelming this year’s edition was

2024-12-19T09:56:48.000Z

The company is showing the benefits of workforce cuts taken late last year, along with the tailwind from continued growth.

Telcos, Media & Tech

Spotify beats subscriber, margin estimates even as ad sales lag

SPOTIFY Technology reported third-quarter growth in subscribers and profit margins, saying lower marketing and personnel costs helped the music streaming service overcome a tough climate for advertisi...

2024-11-12T22:45:54.000Z

The streaming giant’s freemium business model offers both a free, limited ad-supported service and an unlimited premium subscription service.

Technology

Spotify starts free streaming option in South Korea

SPOTIFY’S free music and podcasts service option is now available in South Korea, the audio streaming platform said on Thursday (Oct 10), as it looks to widen its audience base.

2024-10-10T02:41:39.000Z

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