AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSpotify Deal: Spotify renewed its multiyear licensing partnership with Joe Rogan; reports put his previous deal at $250 million, though new terms weren’t disclosed. Fraud Crackdown: A man who used bots to generate $8 million in royalties from AI-made music was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Streaming Milestones: Olivia Rodrigo’s SOUR has passed 18 billion Spotify streams, while Loretta Lynn’s Van Lear Rose is returning to streaming. Platform Moves: Spotify plans to expand audiobooks to more than 180 markets and 120 languages. Apple Music’s hi-res audio is now available on Apple TV, though some TVs may affect playback quality. Live Music: Spotify and Portola Music Festival teamed up to release exclusive live performances and DJ sets. Rights Debate: Sony is seeking removal of 260,000 AI deepfake tracks, as US streaming royalty proposals renew debate over per-play payments.
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