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 ...
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 ...
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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UMG (UMG) Shares Climb as New Spotify (SPOT) Licensing Agreement Boosts Growth Prospects
Universal Music Group (UMG) shares surged 6.2% in early European trading on Monday after the music giant announced a multiyear licensing agreement with Spotify (SPOT). The partnership ...
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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 ...
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, ...
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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 ...
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.” ...