Spotify
New lawsuit alleges Spotify allows streaming fraud
A NEW lawsuit alleges streaming giant Spotify turns a blind eye to vast networks of bots that inflate streaming figures to benefit megastars such as Drake at the expense of lesser-known artists.
Spotify flags price rises as it introduces new services: FT
[BENGALURU] Spotify will raise prices as it invests in new features and targets one billion users, the Financial Times reported on Sunday (Aug 24) citing the music streaming provider’s co-president an...
Spotify to raise premium subscription price in select markets from September
Investors and record labels have been encouraging Spotify to raise prices further to capitalise on demand
Google says it has resolved global service outage impacting multiple platforms
ALPHABET’S Google said on Thursday it had resolved a brief global service disruption on its platforms that affected multiple services such as music streamer Spotify and instant messaging provider Disc...
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
Spotify forecasts profit above estimates on subscriber growth, price increases
In the fourth quarter, premium subscribers rose 11 per cent to 263 million, compared with Visible Alpha estimates of 260 million.
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.
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
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...
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.
