AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoK-pop Industry Support: South Korea is launching a $2.2M “Global Leap Forward Support” fund to help 10 indie K-pop agencies go global, with up to 300 million won per agency for international promos, videos, and overseas tours. YouTube Concert Push: YouTube debuted “Music Nights,” a filmed live-concert series that turns album releases into intimate sets streaming on artists’ official channels, with Kacey Musgraves, Isaiah Rashad, and Bleachers among the first acts. Streaming Business Watch: Qobuz reported 45.7% revenue growth in 2025, outpacing the wider paid streaming market, driven by strong international performance and high per-user revenue. Platform Safety & Hate Music: A new India report says 523 Hindutva hate songs were streamed across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and Meta, with massive view and monetization reach despite platform rules. Creator Culture: Twitch creators reflect on growing up on the platform, while a separate piece highlights hip hop therapy’s real-world impact. Big Pop Moment: Olivia Rodrigo’s new album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” is racking up major first-day streaming milestones on Spotify and Amazon Music. AI Identity Protection: Lionel Richie filed to trademark recognizable voice phrases as deepfake concerns keep rising.
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