The National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) has filed a legal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Spotify, alleging unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent business practices. The complaint primarily targets Spotify's recent plan to bundle music and audiobooks, which the NMPA claims is a scheme to increase profits by deceiving consumers and cheating the music royalty system. Additionally, the NMPA argues that Spotify's decision to offer audiobooks has reduced songwriters' royalties. The NMPA has also sent letters to state attorneys general regarding the issue. A spokesperson for Spotify categorically rejected the NMPA's accusations, asserting that the company will continue to provide consumers with incredible value and a best-in-class experience. Music publishers have accused Spotify of a 'bait-and-switch' subscription scheme.
According to The National Music Publishers' Association's FTC complaint, Spotify's recent actions are part of "a scheme to increase profits by deceiving consumers and cheating the music royalty system." Do you agree? https://t.co/u41vCtAeOv
Spotify hit with US Federal Trade Commission complaint from music publishers over audiobook bundle (@murraystassen - @musicbizworld) https://t.co/QUYc7Mz2WB
Songwriters make the music we love, yet they routinely face obstacles to receiving fair compensation. Sent a letter w/ @RepAdamSchiff & @MarshaBlackburn to @CopyrightOffice expressing concerns over Spotify's recent actions slashing songwriter royalties. https://t.co/uHWpd3tC84
Spotify $SPOT falls as NMPA files FTC complaint over reduced royalties https://t.co/aMWur4PClP https://t.co/TccOdNCf6v
Audiobooks are a Spotify scam to cheat consumers and musicians, say music labels https://t.co/zEK5GUx1MP by @benlovejoy
Songwriters association files FTC complaint against Spotify over royalties https://t.co/E5ZFAJRBrC
Music publishers accuse Spotify of 'bait-and-switch subscription scheme' https://t.co/u41vCtAeOv
A spokesperson for Spotify said the company "categorically rejects the NMPA’s baseless accusations and will continue to provide consumers incredible value and a best in class experience.” More: https://t.co/rUHBXmXFNk https://t.co/rUHBXmXFNk
The National Music Publishers' Association files an FTC complaint against Spotify, saying Spotify's decision to offer audiobooks reduced songwriters' royalties (@ashleyrcarman / Bloomberg) https://t.co/ieS3AmuwYQ https://t.co/m29l361DqV
NMPA Fires New Volley in Spotify Fight by Filing FTC Complaint, Letters to State Attorneys General & More https://t.co/w8V6SydrEh
The National Music Publishers Association filed a complaint with the FTC against Spotify over its controversial audiobook bundle, calling it "a scheme to increase profits by deceiving consumers and cheating the music royalty system" https://t.co/ditKEeMJGo https://t.co/ditKEeMJGo
NEW: The National Music Publishers' Association has filed a complaint with the FTC over Spotify's reduced payments to songwriters, claiming its classification of its premium plan as a "bundle" is unlawful https://t.co/L7Er17fm2J
Music Publishers File Legal Complaint Against Spotify With FTC, Claiming ‘Unfair, Deceptive and Fraudulent Business Practices’ https://t.co/4kQG0czoCN via @Variety
The National Music Publishers' Association filed a complaint with US regulators over how Spotify pays songwriters royalties. https://t.co/S42V0pCXwj
The National Music Publishers Assn. has filed a legal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against Spotify, primarily to oppose its recent plan to bundle music and audiobooks. https://t.co/HXkgBaKlIG
Music Publishers File Legal Complaint Against Spotify With Federal Trade Commission, Claiming 'Unfair, Deceptive and Fraudulent Business Practices' https://t.co/HXkgBaKlIG