Spotify, Pandora Turn to Podcasts; The Last Format; CDs are Dead! …Or are They?
Spotify, Pandora Turn to Podcasts for Listeners, Profits
www.wsj.com
Music-streaming giants Spotify Technology and Pandora Media see new audiences and possible profits with an expansion into podcasts — if they can figure out a solid business model.
What Does Music Have To Gain From The Future Of Transportation? More Than You Might Think
Trends like ride-sharing, 5G and edge computing are poised to alter transportation, and its accompanying music and media ecosystem, as we know it.
The Last Format — reallifemag.com
Streaming capitalizes on the utopian hopes attached to the mp3.
SiriusXM’s buyout of Pandora granted approval in Europe — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
The deal was subject to approvals under the competition laws of Germany and Austria.
Deezer tries to outdo Spotify with upgraded Apple Watch app — www.cultofmac.com
Following on from Spotify’s Apple Watch debut, rival streaming music company Deezer has given its Apple Watch app a major overhaul.
Sound Royalties and AdRev team up to pay advances to YouTube creators — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
Content creators will be able to access advances based on their earnings from YouTube and other platforms.
The Voice of a Musician in the Machine Age — www.thembj.org
In a not too distant future, we see robot musicians topping the charts in all genres.
CDs Are Dead! …Or Are They? — www.hypebot.com
Although vinyl has been making a significant comeback in the age of streaming, the CD has largely been thought of as a relic of the past. New data suggests, however, that calling time of death on the CD may have been premature.
Brazil’s music boom: streaming, Sertanejo, Anitta and more — musically.com
Brazil has currently more active smartphones than inhabitants. According to Getúlio Vargas Foundation, there are 220 million cell phones in operation.
Would She Put Your Radio Station Sticker On Her Laptop? — jacobsmedia.com
Every radio station should strive for fan loyalty. These days, it shows up in stickers on laptops.
Pandora Brings Premium Service to Amazon Echo Speakers — variety.com
Alexa, will this help Pandora to grow its subscription business? It may indeed.
Spotify’s holiday discount on Premium works for lapsed users too — www.engadget.com
Spotify is offering a couple of holiday deals and they’re not limited to new users like these sorts of discounts typically are. First time Spotify Premium users…
