Google has admitted that Spotify pays no Play Store fees due to a secret deal, with a Google executive confirming that Spotify pays no commission when users buy subscriptions via Spotify's payment system and 4% when they pay via Google. Spotify has also unveiled new royalty policies, including eliminating payment for songs with less than $1,000 streams. The deal between Spotify and Google for Android-based payments was revealed in the Epic v. Google trial, and it has caused controversy within the music industry. Spotify's upcoming royalty model changes are expected to generate $1 billion for artists over five years. The new royalty scheme has sparked division among indie artists. Spotify's decision to cease royalty payments for tracks with fewer than 1,000 annual streams has been met with criticism from some in the music industry.
Kristin Graziani, president of the music distribution platform @Stem, explains Spotify's new royalty model: https://t.co/okdAcPGmtI https://t.co/YOlG6kkxa0
Spotify royalty shake-up: How streaming giant makes its money https://t.co/FXrSGmAlbi https://t.co/KSza6kZ8KU
A secret Google deal let Spotify completely bypass Android’s app store fees https://t.co/GUfxxeilrX
'It all sends out a cruel message, with a particularly acrid scent, to musicians. “Your music was not worth much in the streaming economy to date: now we think it is worth even less. Enjoy!" How Spotify Is Taking Crumbs From Artists’ Tables https://t.co/0oC8gWwG2I https://t.co/CF2nhprQhx
With a premium Spotify subscription, music lovers can stream their favorite tracks on the go. https://t.co/W0SN7S04o7
Spotify Pays Reduced Fees on Android App Store Subscriptions, Google Exec Testifies https://t.co/LgWZ5zMb2N
Spotify tacitly admits it will go out of business if it gives artists fair pay https://t.co/l5RQYPZrLd
Following much speculation as well as payment pivots at Deezer and Apple Music, Spotify has officially unveiled a far-reaching royalties overhaul. https://t.co/AkrWYLIf8m #musicindustry #musicbusiness #musicnews #musicindustrynews #musicstreaming #musicroyalties #royalties
It’s Official: Songs Need 1,000 Streams to Earn Royalties on Spotify. More: https://t.co/gbSDunhLN4 https://t.co/e228aiCaYm
Indie artists are divided about Spotify's new streaming payments https://t.co/YsMIElqanC
This changes everything. Spotify pays no fee to Google when users make payments via Spotify's own in-app billing system and a mere 4% commission when it is done using the Play Store’s billing system. Read more in our explainer: https://t.co/5DvW9AsaC3 https://t.co/jvkmkoHIe0
Spotify’s new royalty scheme picks the winners https://t.co/BgA0hWjVTI
A secret Google deal let Spotify completely bypass Android’s app store fees (@StarFire2258 - @verge) https://t.co/2MAPtMjWjg
Everything to Know About Spotify’s New Royalties Model: How Does It Work & Who Will It Impact? (@ehleight @colinstutz - @billboard) https://t.co/NWYhD4PKkB
A Secret Google Deal Let Spotify Completely Bypass Android's App Store Fees https://t.co/SEcKnTXODV
Spotify Unveils New Streaming Royalty Policies (@jemaswad - @Variety) https://t.co/IXkWRxMOem
Spotify changes rules for paying artists seeking better payments for professionals https://t.co/ijEjFOZQMW by @filipeesposito
Inside Spotify’s Plans to Grow Its Share of the Multi-Billion Dollar Music Merch Business https://t.co/HNUsbKm02d
Spotify has a deal with Google to bypass payment fees https://t.co/sqxZR306nM https://t.co/ZcFKsCb0Wp
After weeks of rumors and industry reports, Spotify officially announced a significant change in the way its royalty system works. But not everyone is applauding the changes. More: https://t.co/gbSDunhLN4 https://t.co/yLUU8Jig2t
Spotify says its upcoming royalty model changes will generate $1B for artists over five years: https://t.co/XPmUJKVNEy by TechCrunch #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
Spotify says its upcoming royalty model changes will generate $1B for artists over five years https://t.co/w8hHDjhfyM by @aiishamalik1
Spotify confirms it won't offer payouts for songs with fewer than 1,000 plays https://t.co/m5g0urk8T8 https://t.co/wehb4UXrQx
Spotify has confirmed earlier reports that it will cease royalty payments for tracks with fewer than 1,000 annual streams. Read more ↓ https://t.co/YWHTlSFNV9
this is super confusing. how/why did Spotify manage to get a secret deal with Google vs other companies? https://t.co/ht2TLL5x9p
Spotify unveils new royalty policies from 2024: tracks must hit 1,000 streams in the previous year and noise recordings must be over two minutes (@jemaswad / Variety) https://t.co/lJ3cHngNmC 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/4MpL4T6lNp
Google and Spotify lose bid to keep their secret deal private in antitrust trial https://t.co/KgmmiiJ520
"Google admits Spotify pays no Play Store fees because of a secret deal" Techcrunch
Recent testimony in the Epic v. Google trial reveals a unique and exceptionally generous deal between music streaming service Spotify and Google for Android-based payments. https://t.co/UibxbnoK6A
Spotify's updated streaming payment policies includes eliminating payment for songs with less than $1,000 streams. https://t.co/ImtdtGP8wg
Spotify Unveils New Streaming Royalty Policies https://t.co/pQvHJ1iICM
Spotify Doesn't Pay Google Play Store Fees https://t.co/ciRQB3FiGh
Google confirms Spotify pays zero commission fees as part of a secret deal #Google #Spotify #EpicvsGoogle https://t.co/eyHafsuWbQ
#FPTech: A secret deal between #Google & #Spotify let the music streaming company bypass #playstore fees https://t.co/lhViZI2QyQ
A secret Google deal let Spotify completely bypass Android’s app store fees https://t.co/eVBuA1ZtCQ
Google admits Spotify pays no Play Store fees because of a secret deal: https://t.co/xONetVfAq4 by TechCrunch #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
Google admits Spotify pays no Play Store fees because of a secret deal https://t.co/5ogeRdxavn by @indianidle
Epic v. Google: a Google exec confirms that Spotify pays no commission when users buy subscriptions via Spotify's payment system and 4% when they pay via Google (The Verge) https://t.co/Uy9V19cgor 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/8phGeBZBZt