Spotify Adds 'Happy Gilmore 2' Game Ad From Netflix; Music Clips are Driving Lasting App Engagement
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Spotify Adds 'Happy Gilmore 2' Game Ad From Netflix
Spotify will debut an interactive game based on the new Netflix film starring Adam Sandler.
Music Clips Are Driving Lasting App Engagement
Short-form content is everywhere, and music clips are playing a bigger role than ever. To better understand what users want and how music impacts app engagement, Feed.fm published the Music Impact Report, a survey of hundreds of U.S. consumers who regularly create and share content.
Universal Music Group Increasing Efforts on Music AI Patents
UMG said it's filed for 15 patents through the partnership already, including one related to AI threat protection.
The music business is splitting in two. Here’s why songwriters are reinventing their role
When systems fail, there are two options: try to fix what is broken, or build something new. In our ’s landmark ‘bifurcation theory’ report , MIDiA pinpointed a new class of music creators taking the latter path.
Angry Mob Music Launches New Creative Sync Division, AM2
The new in‑house sync division led by Angry Mob’s Co-Founder and Executive Director, Creative Sync, Sean Harrison, folds together sync production, sync A&R, and licensing into a single, streamlined unit.
AI and Live Music
With all the noise surrounding Generative-AI, it is easy to miss the other contributions Artificial Intelligence are making to the music industry. In the context of live performance, AI is currently augmenting performances, enhancing audience experiences, revolutionizing sound production, and the visual production. And, this is just the intro to what’s coming up.
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos talks up ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ as fictional groups dominate Spotify charts
Seven of the top 15 tracks on Spotify's most-streamed tracks in are by virtual artists from a Netflix movie.
AI Music Enters its Band Era With The Velvet Sundown
The Velvet Sundown signals AI music’s graduation from lo-fi electronic beats to mimicking a full band. The group dropped three vintage-inspired albums that fooled listeners — until the truth unraveled.
Helping Artists identify and nurture Spotify Super Listeners
As a fans move along the path from initial discovery to superfan, being active listener is an important milestone in the journey. As their own plans for superfans take shape, the streamer is helping artists identify and nurture Spotify Super Listeners.
Disney Starlight Parade Music Coming to Streaming Services
The parade will feature an original theme song as well as familiar tunes. Disney describes the song as “a new original theme that blends a majestic musical score with classic melodies from beloved Disney animated films.
HCN, Stingray partner to bring music streaming to hotel rooms
As a result of the partnership, guests can access curated playlists and 20 channels of genre-diverse music from Montreal, Quebec-based Stingray directly on the HCN tablet.
Bose x NME announce release of C25 mixtape
The legendary C-Series compilation from the 1980s and ‘90s was first relaunched in March 2023 thanks to a new partnership between NME and Bose.
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