Tag: music streaming

Sony Group raised its full-year outlook after a 22% jump in Q3 operating income, supported by gains in music, semiconductors, and gaming. Sony Pictures Entertainment saw an 11% revenue decline and 9% drop in profit due to tough comparisons with…

Spotify is raising U.S. Premium prices to $12.99 per month in February, marking its second price hike in under a year. The move comes as the company doubles down on video, creator monetization, and Premium-led growth under new co-CEOs Gustav…

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…

Spotify has acquired WhoSampled, the community-driven database tracking music samples, covers, and remixes, to enhance its song credits and discovery tools like SongDNA. While deal terms weren’t disclosed, Spotify confirmed the acquisition includes both the team and the data, which…

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…

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…

SiriusXM launched SiriusXM Play, a new $7/month ad-supported tier designed to expand its audience and advertising business. The tier includes over 130 channels across music, talk, sports, and comedy, and is available in-car and via the app.

Spotify is expanding its video content ambitions, aiming to complement its core music offerings rather than chase exclusivity. With 300 million users already consuming video podcasts and 40 million U.S. podcast listeners, Spotify is eyeing more music-oriented video content, potentially…

Moonbug Entertainment is partnering with Sanrio for a major “CoComelon” and “Hello Kitty” crossover launching in 2026, signaling an aggressive expansion of its global franchise strategy. At the APOS conference, Candle Media’s Kevin Mayer also revealed Moonbug’s music streams surpassed…