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Hi-Res audio: It’s all about a maturing market

Mark Mulligan

21 May 2021

Streaming

hi res audio

Dolby Atmos

Apple and Amazon made a splash this week by integrating Hi-Res Dolby Atmos audio into the basic tiers of their streaming services . The timing, i.e. just after Spotify started increasing prices, is – how shall we put it, interesting .

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Quick Take: Spotify And Hulu Partner In The US

Mark Mulligan

7 Sep 2017

Amazon

bundle

hulu

Spotify just announced it is bundling in the Hulu No Commercials plan into its $4.99 student offering in the US. Given that the Hulu product retails at $7.99 and Spotify at $9.99, this is unmistakably a good value for money deal – even compared to the standard $4.

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Here's Why The Music Industry Needs To Dump Non-Discretionary Pricing

Mark Mulligan

28 Oct 2016

International Pricing

music pricing

pricing

Spotify’s 2015 UK accounts painted a vibrant picture with both profits and above average Average Revenue Per User (ARPU). However, a little caution is required before assuming all the answers to the streaming market’s woes can be found here.

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