The Spotify/UMG Deal Signals Hope for Publishers — What Comes Next?
Spotify's new direct deal with the Universal Music Group is good news for publishers and songwriters. Will other companies get to benefit as well?
New Spotify and UMG deal could create pricier ‘superfan’ subscription
UMG chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge called the agreement “precisely the kind of partnership development” the company hoped for when describing Streaming 2.0. That presentation envisioned a “Super-Premium” subscription for superfans that could mean things like early access to music,
Spotify, Universal Music Group Strike Multi-Year Deal
Spotify and Universal Music Group have struck a new multi-year agreement for recorded music and music publishing “focused on growth, innovation and the advancement of artists' and songwriters' success.
Spotify signs new UMG deal which sparks bundles speculation
Discover the details of Spotify's new licensing deal with Universal Music Group and how it may impact its content and royalties approach.
Universal Music Group and Spotify strike new agreement
Universal Music Group (UMG) , the world's biggest music label, and Swedish streaming giant Spotify have reached a new multi-year agreement for recorded music and music publishing, they said on Sunday.
Confirmed: Spotify and Universal have a new deal – including a direct agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group in the US
It’s official: as MBW reported earlier, Spotify and Universal Music Group have inked a new multi-year licensing agreement. Both sides of the deal have now confirmed their fresh alliance.
Spotify, Universal Music Group Strike New Multi-Year Music Licensing Deal
Spotify and Universal Music Group have announced a new, multi-year direct licensing pact that will cover the United States and several other companies, according to a Sunday release. "When we first presented our vision for the next stage in the evolution of music subscription several months ago -- Steaming 2.
Spotify Might Introduce More Expensive ‘Superfan’ Features That Include Early Access To New Music And More
As The Verge reports, the deal suggests Spotify is considering a new “super-premium” tear geared towards “superfans.” Potential features include “early access to new music,” “priority access to deluxe editions,
Spotify and Universal Music Group announce massive new deal that impacts royalty rates
Universal Music Group and Spotify on Sunday announced a huge multi-year direct deal that will affect both recording and publishing royalty rates.
UMG’s Strategic Spotify Deal: A Catalyst for Long-Term Growth and Enhanced Monetization
Analyst James Heaney CFA of Jefferies reiterated a Buy rating on Universal Music Group (UMGNF – Research Report), with a price target of ...
Spotify Wins Lawsuit Over Bundling Controversy That Lowered Payments to Songwriters
Spotify won a lawsuit filed against the company last year after Spotify began to pay songwriters less after bundling music with audiobooks.
Spotify Analyst Sees 'Win-Win' In Early UMG Partnership
Spotify Technology SPOT said the company's new partnership with Universal Music Group UMGNF UNVGY came earlier than expected, ...
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Why Drake withdrew his legal petition against UMG, Spotify
Drake became the object of scorn and ridicule when he filed legal petitions against Universal Music Group and Spotify after ...
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Spotify, Universal Music Strike New Deal For Recorded Music & Publishing
By Kristin Robinson Senior Writer Universal Music Group and Spotify have struck a new direct deal, impacting both the company’s recorded music and publishing royalty rates, the companies ...
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Judge throws out MLC’s audiobooks bundle lawsuit, says Spotify can keep cutting songwriter royalties through its “cynical trick”
The MLC’s lawsuit targeting Spotify’s “cynical trick” to reduce royalties to songwriters through its US-subscriber audiobooks ...
Universal Music And Spotify Partner To Boost Artist Earnings And Innovate Streaming Experience
Universal Music Group and Spotify announced multi-year deals to advance streaming innovation, benefit artists, songwriters, ...
Spotify and Universal Unveil Far-Reaching Deal That Improves ‘Bundling’ Payment Structure
Spotify and Universal announced a new deal that sources say improves the payment structure for the streamer's controversial ...