Spotify Adds Audiobooks In The US For Premium Subscribers
Audiobooks have made their way to Spotify Premium in the United States, a little more than a month after the service was made available in the UK and Australia. Spotify's update includes 15 hours of audiobook listening each month.
That Podcast Topic May Be Safer Than You Think
As more brands turn to podcast advertising, some marketers still have content suitability worries. It may seem like a gamble to advertise a product or service in the middle of a gruesome true crime series, but a recent analysis suggests the opposite.
With Minimal Fanfare, Apple Music Cuts Its Cheapest Price Tier
Last week, Apple quietly discontinued its budget-friendly Apple Music Voice Plan. Initially launched in 2021 and priced at $4.99 per month, the Voice Plan let users access Apple Music via Siri voice commands on enabled devices.
Ahead Of Huge Brand Push, SiriusXM Picks New Creative Agency
As SiriusXM approaches what appears to be a massive rebrand and unveiling on November 8, the company has appointed Uncommon Creative Studio as its new creative agency of record after an in-depth selection process.
SiriusXM Tips Off College Basketball Coverage Tonight
As college basketball returns, SiriusXM starts its live coverage for the 2023-24 season. Monday's opening night selections will feature more than 70 game broadcasts across the platform, featuring 19 of the Associated Press Top 25 men's teams.
As New Spotify Royalty Rules Emerge, The Industry Speaks
Spotify's latest announcement regarding adjustments to its royalty model is causing consternation among smaller and independent artists. Now Kristin Graziani, president of music distribution platform Stem, is providing insights into the proposed changes.
Fox News Adds TV Weather Streams To Audacy App
FOX News Audio is extending its collaboration with Audacy, incorporating FOX Weather, its free, ad-supported streaming television weather service. Audacy has been a platform for FOX News Audio content since 2019, carrying FOX News Podcasts and FOX News Talk.
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.
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