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Happy Friday! There was plenty of news circulating this week from the world of Spotify, so let’s jump right in! 😎
★ In the SPOTlight:
⭐️ We Think Spotify Should Be A $500 Stock
Long before Joe Rogan announced his world-famous podcast would be hosted exclusively on Spotify—and even before the pandemic led to a global lockdown—I have a been a big believer in the long-term potential of Spotify. Audio entertainment is undergoing a massive transition— and I believe Spotify is leading the charge.
⭐️ Spotify Points Blame at Kobalt in Ongoing Eminem Copyright Dispute
The rapper sued the streaming service for copyright infringement in August 2019. Spotify now claims Eminem’s publishing administrators should be liable.
⭐️ Scammers Are Gaming Spotify by Faking Collaborations With Famous Artists
People have gone to some pretty silly lengths to inflate their Spotify streaming numbers, but this is a method that’s largely flown under the radar: fake artist features.
🔥 Even more hot news links
Spotify Sale Mints The Ringer’s Bill Simmons As Podcasting’s First Big-Money Superstar
Spotify says Chill Vibes playlist growth is boost for new artists
Spotify’s top 10 innovations in audio
Spotify is strategically expanding its podcast training for marginalized communities
Spotify Unveils New Social Distancing Trends
Frontline, Spotify Team Up on Playlist to Help Dogs Adjust to Being Alone Again
Spotify ‘Sound Up’ podcast program returns for third year
10 insanely useful Spotify tips and tricks
Bloomberg Studio 1.0: Spotify CEO Daniel Ek
The Future Is Bright For Spotify
Spotify Has Ideas About Releasing an Album Without the Ability to Tour
🎼 And now… a little music
Steely Dan. Nick Lowe. Gregory Issacs. Avi Buffalo.
Now that’s a fine-sounding first four for the 9th edition of ‘New Adventures in Spotify.’
Have a nice weekend!!