Massive Layoff Hits Spotify As An Estimated 1,500 Lose Jobs
Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek announced an "organizational change" in a company memo on December 4, which revealed the company's third round of layoffs for the year. The audio streamer is reducing its workforce by approximately 17%.
AM Radio-Less Rivian Adding SiriusXM To Native Dashboard
As SiriusXM rolls out its 2024 brand overhaul, it will be adding electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to its list of carriers. This integration, which will go to all Rivians via an over-the-air update, is the latest audio addition from the brand which cut AM years ago.
SiriusXM To Play Ball With MLB Through 2028
SiriusXM and Major League Baseball have extended their broadcasting partnership for another five years, continuing a collaboration that began in 2005. This extension will allow SiriusXM to continue airing live play-by-play coverage of every MLB game.
Spotify’s NextGen Expands Audio Learning At HCBUs
Spotify is expanding its NextGen program, which works with HBCUs by way of the company's Creator Equity Fund. This initiative aims to nurture podcast culture on campuses across the US by equipping students with essential audio skills.
Spotify To Cut Uruguay Service After Streaming Royalties Raised
After Uruguay's Parliament amended the country's copyright law to require "equitable remuneration" for artists, Spotify has announced it will phase out service to the country starting January 1, with a complete shutdown by February.
Spotify’s Clandestine Google Commission Deal Revealed In Court
Spotify's "secret" deal with Google to skirt the usual 15% fee charged by the tech giant on all Android-based payments was outed in court this week. This arrangement was revealed during the ongoing Epic v. Google trial by Google’s head of global partnerships.
Audacy Adds Two Garth Brooks TuneIn Stations To Streaming
Earlier this year, Garth Brooks announced an exclusive deal with TuneIn to launch a series of stations led by the country music icon called the SEVENS Radio Network. Now Brooks and TuneIn are sharing two of those streaming stations with Audacy.
TuneIn Collaborates With HumanWare On Accessible Streaming
Streaming platform TuneIn is now collaborating with HumanWare, a company specializing in assistive technology devices, to enhance the audio experience for the visually impaired and blind community.
Monte Carlo Vibe: SiriusXM Bringing Radio Monaco To US Shores
SiriusXM is teaming up with Europe's Radio Monaco to introduce a new Radio Monaco channel for the satellite broadcaster. This collaboration marks the first time Radio Monaco, which debuted in 2006, has been made available to North American audiences.
TikTok Teams With Major Music Streamers On Discovery Tool
TikTok has unveiled a new collaboration with Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music, introducing a feature that lets users seamlessly add songs from TikTok videos to their preferred music app. This comes as TikTok rolls out its streaming service outside the US.
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