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Sirius Taps Data-Backed Personalization to Drive Subscription Engagement
Sirius Taps Data-Backed Personalization to Drive Subscription Engagement
October 31, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As SiriusXM looks to drive usage amid stalled subscriber growth, in the face of ongoing competition from streaming subscriptions, the broadcasting company is turning to...

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Veeps Launches All-Access Concert Subscription as Streaming Finds New Niches
Veeps Launches All-Access Concert Subscription as Streaming Finds New Niches
October 05, 2023  |  Streaming

As more types of media become streamable, Live Nation-owned livestream concert platform Veeps is launching an all-access subscription. The streaming company announced Tuesday (Oct. 3)...

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Netflix and YouTube Tied Atop Provide Ranking of Streaming Apps
Netflix and YouTube Tied Atop Provide Ranking of Streaming Apps
May 05, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

The masters of entertainment are out in force and making moves. One look at the PYMNTS Provide Ranking of Streaming Apps reveals all one needs to know...

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Building a Business Case for Blockchain Streaming Tech
Building a Business Case for Blockchain Streaming Tech
October 07, 2022  |  Blockchain

If you look at the top five industries that blockchain developers want to disrupt, streaming video and music will be somewhere on the list. The...

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Spotify Adds Audiobooks to Its Offerings
Spotify Adds Audiobooks to Its Offerings
September 20, 2022  |  Technology

Citing what it said were years of customer requests, audio streaming platform Spotify said it is adding audiobooks to its offerings. Beginning Tuesday (Sept. 20),...

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The Music (Streaming) Scene Is About To Get More Interesting
The Music (Streaming) Scene Is About To Get More Interesting
November 19, 2019  |  Subscriptions

Few industries have been disrupted by digital and mobile technology as has the music industry over the past two decades. The economic model has shifted...

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Free Amazon Music Debut Sinks Spotify Shares
Free Amazon Music Debut Sinks Spotify Shares
November 19, 2019  |  Amazon

Amazon has launched a free version of its music streaming service supported by ads, according to Reuters. The company has set its sights on competing...

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Record Labels Not Sold On Apple’s Super-Bundle Subscription Idea
Record Labels Not Sold On Apple’s Super-Bundle Subscription Idea
October 07, 2019  |  Apple

Apple has kicked off early talks with record labels about bundling its upcoming streaming TV service with Apple Music, its streaming music service, the Financial Times...

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Spotify Buys Music Production Platform SoundBetter
Spotify Buys Music Production Platform SoundBetter
September 12, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Spotify has acquired music production marketplace SoundBetter for an undisclosed sum, in an attempt to diversify beyond streaming, and continue to offer services to musicians...

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