Tag: TENCENT MUSIC
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Spotify’s Market Share Shift: The Impact of BMG and Artist-Centric Royalties
In its 2024 report, Spotify revealed that major record labels and Merlin’s market share fell to 71%, down significantly from 87% in 2017. BMG’s direct licensing impacted this figure, as did Spotify’s recent artist-centric changes that altered royalty distribution, benefiting major companies despite a decrease in streaming volume. The recorded music industry experienced a decline…