AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStreaming Pricing Shock: Apple Music is raising subscription prices worldwide for the first time since 2022, with the U.S. Individual plan jumping to $11.99 and Family to $19.99, as Apple cites rising licensing costs; Apple One bundle tiers also climb. Spotify UX Friction: A new how-to explains how to disable music videos in Spotify, after complaints that videos can start playing by default and distract from album versions. BTS Global Push: BTS drew a record 92,000 to their Paris Stade de France show with Macron in attendance, then released the “Normal” music video with a Spotify-first premiere plan ahead of their 2026 World Cup final halftime slot. World Cup Halftime Spotlight: FIFA’s first-ever World Cup final halftime show is set for Spain vs. Argentina, with BTS joining Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber. Local Scene Spotlight: Spotify named Tyla South Africa’s most-streamed local R&B artist, as R&B listening hit 8.5B minutes in 2025.
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