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Universal Music, Spotify Reach New Multiyear Distribution Deal
Universal Music Group NV and Spotify Technology SA reached a new multiyear distribution agreement that includes compensation for recorded songs and publishing rights.
Universal Music Group and Spotify strike new agreement
Universal Music Group (UMG) , the world's biggest music label, and Swedish streaming giant Spotify have reached a new multi-year agreement for recorded music and music publishing, they said on Sunday.
Spotify Announces New Multiyear Deal With Universal Music Group
The new publishing agreement establishes a direct license between Spotify and Universal Music Publishing Group.
Spotify and Universal Unveil Far-Reaching Deal That Improves ‘Bundling' Payment Structure
Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company, and Spotify, the world's largest paid streaming service, announced on Sunday new, multi-year agreements for recorded music and music publishing "focused on growth,
Confirmed: Spotify and Universal have a new deal – including a direct agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group in the US
It’s official: as MBW reported earlier, Spotify and Universal Music Group have inked a new multi-year licensing agreement. Both sides of the deal have now confirmed their fresh alliance.
Spotify and UMG Strike Multi-Year Deal to Reinvent Music Streaming
Universal Music Group and Spotify have signed a new multi-year agreement, covering recorded music and publishing licenses across multiple countries. This partnership aims to enhance consumer offerings through innovation and new subscription models.
Spotify, Universal Music Strike New Deal For Recorded Music & Publishing
Spotify and the Universal Music Group have struck a new deal that will expand platform monetization and change how songwriters get paid for streams.
Universal, Spotify Ink Multi-year Deal
Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company, and streaming behemoth Spotify on Sunday announced a multi-year direct deal that will affect both recording and publishing royalty rates.
Spotify, Universal Music Group Strike New Multi-Year Music Licensing Deal
Spotify and Universal Music Group have announced a new, multi-year direct licensing pact that will cover the United States and several other companies, according to a Sunday release. "When we first presented our vision for the next stage in the evolution of music subscription several months ago -- Steaming 2.
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Spotify extends artists’ most popular songs tab from 5 to 10: Fans react hilariously, ‘Only took a few years, but we move’
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Spotify Mechanical Royalties Drop 30-40% In January for Multiple US-Based Publishers — What’s Going On?
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