Spotify, Music for Everyone: The meteoric rise of the world’s top streaming service
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Nov 2017 · 50Minutes.com
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Find out how Spotify changed the way we listen to music in just 50 minutes!
Spotify is a music streaming service which was launched in 2008. Its freemium business model, which allows users to choose between listening to music for free or paying a monthly subscription to access an ad-free version of the site, has attracted 140 million active users (of whom 60 million are paying subscribers) to the site, and has generated billions of dollars in revenue, although the site continues operating at a net loss and has drawn heavy criticism from other major players in the music industry. In this concise and accessible guide, you will find out how Spotify revolutionised music lovers’ listening habits, and discover how other key players in the music industry are reacting to this change.
In 50 minutes you will:
•Learn about Spotify’s history, from its launch in 2008 right up to the present day
•Understand the site’s freemium business model
•Discover the how the rise of streaming has affected the music industry
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Spotify is a music streaming service which was launched in 2008. Its freemium business model, which allows users to choose between listening to music for free or paying a monthly subscription to access an ad-free version of the site, has attracted 140 million active users (of whom 60 million are paying subscribers) to the site, and has generated billions of dollars in revenue, although the site continues operating at a net loss and has drawn heavy criticism from other major players in the music industry. In this concise and accessible guide, you will find out how Spotify revolutionised music lovers’ listening habits, and discover how other key players in the music industry are reacting to this change.
In 50 minutes you will:
•Learn about Spotify’s history, from its launch in 2008 right up to the present day
•Understand the site’s freemium business model
•Discover the how the rise of streaming has affected the music industry
ABOUT 50MINUTES | BUSINESS STORIES
The Business Stories series from the 50Minutes collection provides the tools to quickly understand the innovative companies that have shaped the modern business world. Our publications will give you contextual information, an analysis of business strategies and an introduction to future trends and opportunities in a clear and easily digestible format, making them the ideal starting point for readers looking to understand what makes these companies stand out.
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3.5
46 reviews
Louis Archer
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May 12, 2018
This book is essentially a brief history of Spotify. It comes complete with detailed figures and stats and is concise and engaging. The (brief) analysis of whether Spotify's business model is viable raised more questions than it answered but was interesting nonetheless. While the author acknowledges that the streaming model does not currently adequately compensate artists, they do not propose much in the way of solutions. I would recommend this ebook.
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Jyothi H
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July 29, 2024
It's my worst experience
Rinky Khatoon
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July 10, 2023
Boycott to all sweeden
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