Apple Music Outpays Spotify In New Royalty Calculator
In a move to provide transparency to the music industry, Billboard has launched a royalty calculator for Spotify and Apple Music users. This creation is the result of collaboration with data gathered by music industry law firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips.
Spotify May Set Minimum Play Threshold For Royalties In 2024
In response to the explosive growth in the number of tracks being uploaded to the streaming platform, Spotify is set to revise its royalty payout system by implementing a minimum streaming threshold for songs to be eligible for royalty payments.
SiriusXM Extends Fox News Media Channel Deal Across Platforms
SiriusXM and FOX News Media have inked a new long-term deal, ensuring the continued exclusive broadcast of FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, and FOX News Headlines 24/7 across SiriusXM platforms.
Once On SiriusXM, The Garth Channel Moves To TuneIn
TuneIn, in collaboration with the SEVENS Radio Network, has announced the relaunch of The Garth Channel, slated for later this fall. The channel, formerly available only to SiriusXM subscribers, will become globally accessible for free for the first time.
Spotify’s Q3 Stuns Analysts After Extreme Podcasting Cuts
Spotify turned heads on Tuesday with the release of its fiscal third-quarter earnings. The music streaming giant recorded a net profit of €65 million ($69.1 million), a notable achievement considering analysts had anticipated a loss for the quarter.
Apple Spending $1B To Catch Up With Spotify, Google On AI
Apple is revving up its efforts in Artificial Intelligence with a focus on generative AI technology, as it seeks to catch up with competitors like Spotify on the audio streaming side and Google and Microsoft on the product side.
SiriusXM Preps Full Court Press For Upcoming NBA Season
SiriusXM is stepping up to the line to deliver audio coverage for the 2023-24 NBA season, broadcasting every game from Opening Night through to The Finals. The coverage includes the NBA's new In-Season Tournament featuring all 30 teams.
Free AI-Driven Web Tool Promises To ‘Denoise’ Audio Recordings
Tackling the persistent issue of background noise in audio recording, music software developer Tape It has unveiled its AI-driven Denoiser. The web-based application is designed to automatically eliminate environmental and electrical noises for "studio-quality output."
Spotify Brings Back Billboard Music Awards For 2023 With A Twist
With the help of Spotify, the 2023 Billboard Music Awards is breaking away from traditional network telecasts to go fully digital. Dick Clark Productions and Billboard are joining forces with the company for the all-streaming show set for November 19.
SiriusXM Targeting New Subscribers In Hyundai Service Bays
Hyundai Motor America and the satellite broadcaster have agreed to continue via the Service Lane initiative. The program enables the automaker's service centers to offer a free three-month SiriusXM Platinum Plan subscription to eligible customers after routine maintenance.
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