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How Spotify picks its winners

Today, Explained

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Spotify's Bundling Controversy

This chapter examines Spotify's controversial move to bundle music and audiobook subscriptions without informing its music subscribers, raising allegations of deceptive practices aimed at reducing songwriter payments. It highlights the significant financial implications for songwriters, along with the legal challenges Spotify faces regarding fair compensation and regulatory constraints.

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