Spotify Car Thing to Be Deactivated and Will Stop Working on Dec. 9
Spotify said its short-lived Car Thing device, which was discontinued two years ago, will be deactivated completely and stop working on Dec. 9.| Billboard
Spotify said its short-lived Car Thing device, which was discontinued two years ago, will be deactivated completely and stop working on Dec. 9.| Billboard
In Spotify Q1 2024 earnings, revenues were up 20% as paid users reach 239 million. Spotify was profitable with $181 million in operating income.| Billboard
In Spotify's Q4 2023 earnings report, revenues were up 16% as active users (MAUs) reached 602 million. One-time charges led to an operating loss.| Billboard
Spotify will potentially pay songwriters about $150 million less in U.S. mechanical royalties next year after bundling its plans with audiobooks.| Billboard
Spotify plans more price increases in 2024, with monthly subscriptions for individuals and families going up, according to a Bloomberg report.| Billboard
Spotify was sued by the MLC over bundling and cutting songwriter royalties after it reclassified its premium, duo and family plans as "bundles."| Billboard
Spotify's songwriter royalty cuts: Music industry reactions to the estimated $150 million decrease from the NMPA, NSAI, AIMP and more.| Billboard
In a new letter to Congress, the NMPA calls for a Copyright Act overhaul amid its battle with Spotify over bundling.| Billboard
Spotify must pay songwriters their fair share, says the company's former music publishing head and music consultant Adam Parness in a guest column.| Billboard
The Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef explained: A timeline.| Billboard
