AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSpotify & Kids Controls: Spotify rolled out a global toggle to keep kids’ music out of recommendations and Wrapped, but separate reports say new bugs are breaking follow/block actions for some users. Big Streaming Milestones: BTS’ Jimin hit 1 billion filtered streams on Spotify with “Like Crazy,” a first for a fully Korean solo track. Dolly Parton on TV/Streaming: CMA and ABC/Disney+ will air a two-hour Dolly Parton tribute special in October, with next-day streaming on Hulu. Music + Tech Partnerships: Flight Centre’s World360 Rewards teamed with Spotify for a $47k “Passion Project” travel competition built around user “Real Reels.” AR Glasses Meet Music: Snap revealed SPECS smart glasses with Spotify support plus an “anticipatory” SPECS Intelligence service, aiming to reduce constant notifications. Legal/Platform Watch: A federal judge pushed a StubHub ticket broker class action into arbitration, reshaping the case’s path. Pop Culture Spotlight: Madonna will open the 2026 VMAs, with Snoop Dogg hosting. Gaming Crossover Buzz: Spotify is teasing a GTA 6 marketing tie-in via GTA-style billboards in major cities.
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