Podcast Ad Rates Finish The Year On A 10% Drop From 2022
Libsyn has released its final Podcast Advertising Rates for 2023. These insights, derived from sales data across AdvertiseCast’s network of thousands of shows, show that while December ended the year on a surge, rates still fell well behind the previous year.
Spotify Cuts European Festival Ties Over 1.2% Streaming Tax
Spotify has withdrawn its support from two major French music festivals in response to the country's recent decision to implement a new tax on music streaming services. The Swedish streaming giant had advocated for a voluntary contribution instead.
Syndicated Host: Spotify CEO ‘Should Be Taken Out And Shot’
Spotify is days away from a controversial change to its royalty payment system that aims to save the streaming company money. As independent artists and labels speak out, one rock star and syndicated radio personality says he's not gonna take it.
Hipgnosis Reports Major Devaluation As Internal Feuds Continue
Hipgnosis Songs Fund reported a 9.2% decrease in net asset value per share as tension rises in the royalty fund company. The board and Hipgnosis Song Management, led by Merck Mercuriadis, have been recently sparring over catalog valuations.
Green Day Radio Comes Around On SiriusXM
In tandem with their upcoming album release and global tour, Green Day has launched a limited pop-up channel with SiriusXM. Besides the Green Day Radio. Listeners can expect a personal walk-through of the band's most impactful songs, narrated by the band.
A Few Of ‘Our Favorite Things’
Here we are; all together in the final week of 2023. Traditionally, the period between Christmas and January 2 exists almost solely for leftovers, decompression, and reflection - and what a year radio has to reflect on.
US Authors Unite Over Spotify Audiobook Royalty Concerns
In October, Spotify added audiobook listening to its platform's audio offerings for premium subscribers in the UK and Australia, which was expanded to the US in November. However, the initiative has not been universally welcomed within the book industry.
SiriusXM Goes Bowling As College Football Playoffs Begin
As the college football bowl season begins, SiriusXM has announced its 46-game plan for live play-by-play. This includes every Division I FBS bowl game, the College Football Playoff Semifinals and National Championship, and the FCS National Championship game.
Apple To Favor Dolby Atmos Recordings In Royalty Change
Apple Music is set to launch a new initiative aimed at promoting the use of spatial-audio technology, particularly Dolby Atmos. the company plans to assign greater importance and royalties to streams of songs mixed with Dolby's technology.
Apple Slapped In EU Anti-Trust Case Brought On By Spotify
Apple is currently facing potential sanctions from the European Union, including a substantial fine and changes to its App Store policies, over a complaint from Spotify. Spotify alleged that Apple’s App Store control forced them to increase subscription prices.
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