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Spotify extends support to Music Modernization Act 16 January 2018
Music Modernization Act, the proposed legislation in US Congress that seeks to sort out America’s mechanical rights issues, has found a formal support from Swedish audio streaming giant Spotify. Licensing the mechanical rights in songs in the US has been … Continue reading
Pandora to help shows monetize via ‘podcast genome project’ 15 January 2018
After launching a competition to Apple Music last spring, Pandora is all set to build a massive podcast catalog called “podcast genome project” that would help podcasters monetize shows more easily. Talking to Variety, Pandora Internet Radio CEO Roger Lynch … Continue reading
Indian Digital media sector to flourish in 2018 08 January 2018
According to analysts, falling price of 4G handsets and improved data speed will only transform the Indian digital media and entertainment startup sector. Indian digital and media industry may also see several consolidations among video streaming platform, hefty investment by … Continue reading
Spotify set to go Public, to be listed on NYSE 05 January 2018
According to sources, Spotify has filed a confidential registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission which has confirmed the speculation that the company may go public. Through this registration, Spotify will have its shares listed on the New York Stock … Continue reading
Watch Netflix on Qantas Airways on-the-fly 28 December 2017
Qantas Airways is offering three months’ free Netflix to passengers delivered via their in-flight WiFi. The Oz airways and Stan, another Aussie streaming giant have collaborated thereby offering on-the-go viewing experience. Availing Netflix on Qantas will yield you a $30 … Continue reading
Amazon Echo now supports SiriusXM and Spotify 18 December 2017
Amazon has now enhanced its multi-room audio support by including SiriusXM and Spotify. The upgrade is from multi-room audio streaming to the ability to use Echos as an intercom system throughout the house. The support is now expanded on their … Continue reading
Build your own Spotify 15 December 2017
Building a music streaming service might not seem as daunting as launching a VoD service. The content in itself being not so data intensive creates a general perception that it’s easier to launch and run an online music streaming platform. Contrarily, … Continue reading
Spotify to Launch R&D Hub in London 23 November 2017
Spotify is set to launch a Research & Development unit in London. This will be the third R&D unit for the streaming company. Spotify is actively seeking resources in engineering, product design, research, and related fields. Jason Richman, VP for … Continue reading
Spotify acquires online music studio Soundtrap 21 November 2017
Music streaming service, Spotify has now acquired online music studio startup Soundtrap. The Stockholm-based company makes freemium, cloud-based, collaborative music and podcast; in a recording studio that includes its own collection of loops. The move signals Spotify’s intentions to diversify … Continue reading
Sonos to support Spotify and Alexa voice commands 08 November 2017
Sonos has promised to deliver support for Spotify with Alexa voice commands on Sonos speakers by December 21, 2017. The company claims to make Sonos One a lot more useful product before the end of the year with this integration. … Continue reading
