Apple buys British analytics company Semetric, gains music data tool
Apple has purchased the startup Semetric, gaining music analytics and other valuable data gathered by the British company.
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Jan 22, 2015
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News tagged with music services
Spotify prompts industry debates on streaming
From board rooms in Japan to songwriter's rooms in Nashville, a debate is brewing in music industry circles about the financial and creative value of streaming music, even as its popularity and impact skyrocket.
Internet
Nov 24, 2014
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Sony takes hard look at streaming after Taylor Swift snub
A Sony executive said Tuesday the firm was taking a hard look at music streaming services after pop star Taylor Swift yanked her songs from industry giant Spotify.
Business
Nov 18, 2014
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YouTube brings its huge fan base to music streaming
The music industry's move toward paid subscription services, and away from discs and downloads, has been underway for several years.
Internet
Nov 14, 2014
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YouTube adds subscription service to music mix
Google is remixing the music on its YouTube video site with the addition of an ad-free subscription service and a new format designed to make it easier to find millions of songs that can still be played for free.
Internet
Nov 12, 2014
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YouTube considers offering ad-free subscription
YouTube viewers might get the option of paid subscriptions for ad-free access to the popular online video-sharing service.
Internet
Oct 28, 2014
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Apple counters talk it will shut Beats music service (Update)
Apple on Monday refuted talk that it plans to close the Beats streaming music service it acquired as part of a $3 billion-deal earlier this year.
Business
Sep 22, 2014
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Apple closes acquisition of Beats music
Apple said Friday it closed its $3 billion deal for Beats, the high-end audio equipment and streaming music service, a tie-up that could allow the iPhone maker to reach new audiences.
Business
Aug 1, 2014
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Google made failed bid for Spotify
Internet titan Google tried last year to buy streaming music service Spotify but backed off for reasons including a whopping price tag, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
Internet
Jul 23, 2014
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Google buys Songza streaming music service
Google on Tuesday said that it has bought Songza, a free online streaming music service that recommends tunes based on what people might be in the mood to hear.
Internet
Jul 1, 2014
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