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

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

Paris DVD rental store in last stand against streaming giants

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

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

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

US music industry posts 100 million paid streaming users

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.

Metallica to debut immersive concert film on Apple Vision Pro

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

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

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

Universal Music, Spotify reach new multiyear distribution deal

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

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

Spotify beats subscriber, margin estimates even as ad sales lag

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

Spotify starts free streaming option in South Korea