Spotify had previously revealed a not-yet-announced deluxe tier could cost $17 to $18 and offer more control and higher quality audio.
The RIAA’s midyear 2024 report shows ad-supported, on-demand streaming revenue — including TikTok and social media — is playing a diminishing role in industry revenues.
Recent comments by music executives suggest subscriptions will generate even more revenue for rights holders as free, ad-supported options lag.
New York authorities say the radio giant "deliberately wastes its subscribers’ time" to try to keep them from canceling.
The test is being conducted in a single non-English-speaking territory outside the United States.
In the back half of 2023, company leaders expect fans to continue spending. The advertising market is a different story.
YouTube Music subscribers will pay an extra $1 a month and YouTube Premium subscribers will pay an additional $2 a month.
From rising subscription prices to potential terrestrial radio payouts for artists and labels, the future is looking a little brighter for rights holders.