music streaming
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Spotify Is Bringing Voice-Controlled Ads To Our Engagement Hellscape
I think most of us can safely agree that there are few things consumers want to engage with less than ads. We certainly do not want ads that require us to actively speak to them. But the future is now, baby! And if this sounds like hell, now might be a good time to upgrade…
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Record Labels Sensibly Decide To Wind Down Pointless Vevo Service
Vevo, the major label-owned music video service, is pulling back from the spotlight. On Thursday, the company announced that it will be shutting down its website and mobile apps over the next few weeks.
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Report Alleges Tidal Faked Streaming Numbers For Beyoncé And Kanye West Albums
Tidal, the Jay-Z-backed streaming service that is supposed to put artists first, might’ve gone a bit overboard with that mantra. The Norwegian newspaper Dagens Næringsliv reports that in 2016 the streaming service falsified and inflated streaming numbers for Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo and Beyoncé’s Lemonade albums.
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Tidal Lost A Ton Of Money In 2015: Report
Tidal, Jay-Z’s struggling subscription music service, more than doubled its losses in 2015.