AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI in the spotlight: Spotify says it will roll out “AI Persona” badges mid-September to flag artist profiles that aren’t real people, and it plans to pull those profiles from recommendations—plus it’s letting creators self-disclose AI use for their public identity. Licensing for AI remixes: Kobalt signed a licensing deal with Spotify for a paid AI fan remixing tool, with participating songwriters sharing revenue from covers and remixes. Industry outlook: MIDiA projects global recorded music revenue will more than double by 2033, with “expanded rights” (branding, merch, live) becoming a bigger growth engine as streaming matures. Discovery beyond the platform: Bien is emerging as East Africa’s collab king on Spotify, landing two top collaborations on the platform’s Global Impact list. Live music local: Akron’s PorchROKR returns as a free, multi-stage festival with 161 acts across 40 stages. Tech meets music: Google is adding 13 connected apps to Gemini, including iHeartRadio and Pandora, to make the assistant more action-oriented for music and entertainment.
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