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Spotify sets user growth record due to ‘Wrapped’ promotion

The suspicion of streaming fraud has beset services like Spotify since they displaced downloads as the main way music is consumed.

New lawsuit alleges Spotify allows streaming fraud

The music streaming provider has informed that the price will rise to 11.99 euros (S$18) from 10.99 euros in markets including South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region.

Spotify flags price rises as it introduces new services: FT

Spotify is updating prices across South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Spotify to raise premium subscription price in select markets from September

The outage disrupted services on platforms such as Spotify, Snapchat and Discord that rely on the tech giant’s cloud managed services and infrastructure.

Google says it has resolved global service outage impacting multiple platforms

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 forecast monthly active users (MAUs) of 678 million in the first quarter, in line with estimates of 679.4 million.

Spotify forecasts profit above estimates on subscriber growth, price increases

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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