Spotify, streaming and Universal Music

Spotify says that streaming has made the world ‘value music’
Spotify wants to see 1 billion people paying for streaming music, double the more than 500 million customers who currently subscribe to Spotify and its competitors. In Spotify’s view, artists are lucky to have streaming services,
Universal Music Shares Jump After Agreement With Spotify
The deal establishes a direct license between the companies across Spotify’s current product portfolio in the U.S. and beyond.
Spotify Signs New 'Streaming 2.0' Deal With Universal Music Group
The deal focuses on what the companies call "Streaming 2.0" - the "next stage in the evolution of music" rooted in new paid subscription tiers and an expanded content catalog, as well as artist and user perks.
Universal, Spotify ink multi-year deal
Universal, Spotify ink multi-year deal Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company, and streaming behemoth Spotify on Sunday announced a multi-year direct deal that will affect both recording and publishing royalty rates.
Universal Music Group and Spotify sign new deal as Björk slams streaming company
Spotify is probably the worst thing that has happened to musicians.” Despite new agreements between the world’s largest music label and one of the largest providers of music streaming services, the Icelandic artist’s words continue to ring true.
Spotify and Universal Music Group announce massive new deal that impacts royalty rates
Universal Music Group and Spotify on Sunday announced a huge multi-year direct deal that will affect both recording and publishing royalty rates.
Spotify and Universal Music Group strike new multi-year deal
Spotify (SPOT) and Universal Music Group (UMGNF) entered a new multi-year agreement aimed at enhancing the music streaming experience for both artists and consumers.
Spotify maintains it's paying musicians a lot, actually
Sure, a decent chunk of that did go to the artists—the release states that “well over 10,000 artists generate over $100,000 ...
Spotify GC Steps Down, Opts to 'Step Away from Full-Time Corporate Life'
"This marks the end of a chapter that’s been filled with unforgettable experiences and immense personal growth," Eve Konstan ...
Universal Music Group and Spotify strike massive deal to grow business
Universal Music Group and Spotify join forces to seal a massive deal that could forever change the future of the music ...
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Spotify and UMG sign major deal for superfan tiers, but users are skeptical – "Can’t wait to see the price increases!"
Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) just slid into a major multi-year collab, and it’s about to shake up the music ...
Spotify and Universal Unveil Far-Reaching Deal That Improves ‘Bundling’ Payment Structure
Spotify and Universal announced a new deal that sources say improves the payment structure for the streamer's controversial ...
Spotify Paid $10 Billion to the Music Industry in 2024
The streaming service set yet another record for the highest annual payment to the music industry from any single retailer ...
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Apple Who? Spotify Claims the ‘Highest Annual Payment to the Music Industry’ After Surpassing $10 Billion In 2024, Targets ‘1 Billion Paying Listeners’ Across All Platforms
Just moments after a report indicated that Apple Music pays far better, Spotify is touting the record $10 billion it paid out ...
Joe Rogan and ‘Crime Junkie’ Both Top 500 Million All-Time Streams on Spotify, Leading Inaugural Podcaster Milestone Awards (EXCLUSIVE)
Joe Rogan and 'Crime Junkie' both have more than 500 million all-time streams on Spotify, topping its inaugural Creator ...