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Apple Music Revenue Breaks Record In Final Quarter Of 2025
Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ended December 27, 2025. The company posted quarterly revenue of $143.8 billion, an increase...
YouTube Restricts Background Play For Non Premium Subscribers
YouTube has moved to restrict a popular user workaround for accessing background playback, a feature typically reserved for paying subscribers, on several major web...
Global Music Industry Achieves Decade of Growth as African Markets Drive Streaming and Monetization...
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Deezer Reveals 85% of its AI Music Streams Are Fraudulent
Streaming service Deezer has disclosed that up to 85% of all streams on fully AI-generated music uploaded to its platform were fraudulent in 2025....
The Cake Bizness – DSP Marketing and Platform Relationships
The DSP Marketing & Platform Relations Manager will be responsible for driving artist growth, streaming performance, and platform visibility across all major Digital Service Providers (DSPs). This role sits at the intersection of strategy, relationships, data, and execution, ensuring that every release is optimized for discovery, editorial consideration, and long-term audience building.
Spotify Reports $11 Billion Annual Payout to Music Industry in 2025
Spotify announced today that it paid out more than $11 billion to the music industry in 2025, a figure it states represents the largest...
TSMG Holding – Audio Recording Specialist with English (South Africa regional variant)
TSMG is your expert data collection partner with a presence across Europe and North America.Our mission is to empower tech companies with seamless data collection, fueled by our relentless pursuit of excellence.
Spotify Launches ‘Directed By,’ a New Documentary Series on Music Video Production
Spotify has launched Directed By, a new documentary-style series that provides viewers an inside look at the making of a music video. The launch...
Boomplay’s 2025 Recap Highlights Regional Breakouts and Catalog Growth
Digital music service Boomplay has released its year-end recap for 2025, highlighting the platform’s tenth anniversary and growth across key African markets. The report...
Highvibes Signs Global Distribution and Licensing Deal With Beatport
Highvibes Distribution, a major Africa-based music distribution company, has entered into a global distribution and licensing partnership with Beatport, the leading global platform for...




























