UNLIMITED SUPPLY with Digital Music News Earnings call timings, fending for oneself, and stoppering the AI genie.
Aug 5, 2025
Dive into the music industry’s latest shake-ups, from Spotify's price hikes to the restructuring at Atlantic Music Group. Hear about Shira Perlmutter's fierce legal battle and what it means for music professionals. Explore the mixed feelings around AI's impact—will it be a boon for artists or a new threat? The discussion reveals the dual-sided nature of technology in music, highlighting both its innovative potentials and the lurking challenges like streaming fraud.
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Spotify's Global Price Confidence
- Spotify feels confident to increase prices internationally without major user loss.
- They are growing faster outside the US, Europe, and Japan despite earlier stock dips.
Atlantic Music Group Promotions
- Atlantic Music Group promoted many employees ahead of earnings calls.
- Rayna Bass became co-president of Atlantic Music Group after years at 300 Music.
Amazon and Spotify Podcast Strategies
- Amazon is consolidating podcast efforts, shutting Wondery and focusing on big-name projects.
- This mirrors Spotify's approach to financing only large podcasts, leaving smaller creators to fend for themselves.