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Posted 9/11/2023, 8:51:37 PM

Spotify CEO denies users can game streaming royalties by looping own short tracks

Spotify CEO denies claim that users can make money by repeatedly playing own 30-second song
Financial analysts suggested Spotify subscribers could earn $1200 a month doing this
Spotify CEO says this doesn't reflect how their royalty system actually works
Concerns that artificial streaming with repeated tracks is hurting music industry
Streaming services like Spotify pay artists through complex royalty system, not per play

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Spotify founder Daniel Ek admits he initially 'didn't get' the appeal of the flagship feature, Discover Weekly

Spotify founder and CEO Daniel Ek admits that he initially didn't understand the appeal of the streaming platform's popular feature, "Discover Weekly," but it turned out to be a huge success and led to the development of other personalized playlists. Ek emphasizes the importance of listening and being open to feedback as a founder.

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Spotify wants to put in-app lyrics behind a paywall

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Spotify CEO Defends AI Music Policies, Podcast Deals in Face of Apple and Google Fees

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Spotify to Take Nuanced Stance on AI Music Amid Ongoing Debates

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Spotify CEO Defends Some AI Music But Says Total Bans Possible

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek stated that the company will not ban all AI-generated music, acknowledging the technology's valid uses while emphasizing the importance of not impersonating artists' voices.

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Spotify CEO Originally Doubted Streaming But Co-Founder's Optimism Helped Overcome Early Obstacles

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek initially thought the idea of a music streaming platform was terrible, but eventually founded Spotify after realizing the potential to compensate artists and offer a better alternative to piracy, despite facing numerous challenges along the way.

10/2/2023

Spotify CEO Calls for UK to Regulate Apple and Google's 'Referee and Player' Roles

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is calling for the adoption of a bill in the UK that would regulate competition in digital markets, aiming to reduce the dominance of tech giants like Apple and Google.

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Spotify CEO Calls on UK to Regulate Apple's 'Unfair' App Store Fees

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has called on the UK government to take action against Apple's control as an "internet gatekeeper," criticizing its App Store policies and advocating for regulation in digital markets.

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Spotify Adds Restrictions to Free Service in India to Boost Paid Subscriptions

Spotify is restricting certain features for its free tier users in India in order to encourage more users to switch to the paid subscription model, as the market matures and the company seeks to increase its revenue.

Topics

Posted 9/11/2023, 8:51:37 PM

Spotify CEO denies users can game streaming royalties by looping own short tracks

Spotify CEO denies claim that users can make money by repeatedly playing own 30-second song
Financial analysts suggested Spotify subscribers could earn $1200 a month doing this
Spotify CEO says this doesn't reflect how their royalty system actually works
Concerns that artificial streaming with repeated tracks is hurting music industry
Streaming services like Spotify pay artists through complex royalty system, not per play

bbc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

Spotify founder Daniel Ek admits he initially 'didn't get' the appeal of the flagship feature, Discover Weekly

9/6/2023

Spotify wants to put in-app lyrics behind a paywall

Spotify is testing a controversial change that locks in-app lyrics behind a paywall, angering users who feel the company is taking away once-free features.

9/25/2023

Spotify CEO Defends AI Music Policies, Podcast Deals in Face of Apple and Google Fees

9/26/2023

Spotify to Take Nuanced Stance on AI Music Amid Ongoing Debates

Spotify reverses its decision on banning AI-generated music and announces plans to pilot a feature using AI to translate podcasts into different languages while retaining the speaker's voice.

9/26/2023

Spotify CEO Defends Some AI Music But Says Total Bans Possible

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek stated that the company will not ban all AI-generated music, acknowledging the technology's valid uses while emphasizing the importance of not impersonating artists' voices.

9/28/2023

Spotify CEO Originally Doubted Streaming But Co-Founder's Optimism Helped Overcome Early Obstacles

10/2/2023

Spotify CEO Calls for UK to Regulate Apple and Google's 'Referee and Player' Roles

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is calling for the adoption of a bill in the UK that would regulate competition in digital markets, aiming to reduce the dominance of tech giants like Apple and Google.

10/2/2023

Spotify CEO Calls on UK to Regulate Apple's 'Unfair' App Store Fees

10/9/2023

Spotify Adds Restrictions to Free Service in India to Boost Paid Subscriptions