Spotify Wrapped 2025 confirms Joe Rogan remains the platform’s top podcast for a fifth year, while video continues to reshape listener habits—nearly half of the top 50 shows now include video, up from one-third in 2024. Spotify’s video podcast audience…
Spotify is preparing to raise U.S. subscription prices in early 2026, marking its first hike since 2024. The move aligns with music industry pressure to increase prices amid slowing streaming growth and could support Spotify’s profitability push during a CEO…
Spotify is rolling out a new integration with TuneMyMusic that lets users directly import playlists from other streaming platforms like Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Tidal into their Spotify libraries. Found in the “Your Library” section of the app, this…
AI music startup Klay is now the first to ink licensing deals with UMG, Sony, and Warner, signaling a shift as major labels embrace monetizing AI-generated music. Klay’s subscription platform lets users remix licensed songs, with labels pushing for micropayment…
Suno, the leading AI music generation platform, has raised $250 million in funding, valuing the company at $2.45 billion. Backed by Menlo Ventures, NVentures, and others, the funding signals strong investor confidence despite Suno's ongoing legal battles with major record…
Spotify is preparing to roll out music videos in the U.S., following a beta launch in 97 global markets. The feature will let users toggle between audio and video, bringing Spotify closer to YouTube Music’s format. The launch comes on…
Stingray is acquiring TuneIn in a deal worth up to $175 million, aiming to significantly boost its presence in streaming and digital advertising. The acquisition gives Stingray access to TuneIn’s 75 million+ monthly users, a robust global distribution network, and…
Sony delivered another quarter that reinforces its diversified, high-yield model. While Pictures revenue dipped 2% due to a lighter release slate, the company leaned into anime and music, with Demon Slayer and the Aniplex unit driving substantial growth across segments.…
Spotify beat Q3 2025 expectations with revenue up 7% to €4.27 billion and net income of €899 million, reversing a loss from the prior year. The company added 5 million Premium subscribers for a total of 281 million, and monthly…
Sony skipped the streaming arms race and focused on IP yield through licensing, gaming, anime, and music. As the industry shifts from exclusivity to monetization across platforms, Sony’s strategy now looks like the smarter long play.
