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Majority of subscription websites and apps employ ‘dark patterns’, says two new reports

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Digital services and platforms news • 2 min read

Majority of subscription websites and apps employ ‘dark patterns’, says two new reports

Two new reports say that most subscription websites and apps employ dark patterns, design techniques that manipulate consumers when making buying or data decisions. The reports are published as criticism mounts over how Spotify is currently hiding its 10.99 audiobook free subscription product…

Chris Cooke • 12 Jul 2024

And Finally… The world is big enough for two musical Jellyrolls

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And Finally • 4 min read

And Finally… The world is big enough for two musical Jellyrolls

A recently filed Jellyroll v Jelly Roll lawsuit has been settled. The Jellyroll Band from Philadelphia argued that country singer Jelly Roll was infringing their trademark. But the dispute is already over, with everyone seemingly able to comprehend that there might be more than one musical Jellyroll…

Chris Cooke • 12 Jul 2024

MCPS looks back at a century of music licensing as it celebrates its 100th anniversary

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Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS) • 2 min read

MCPS looks back at a century of music licensing as it celebrates its 100th anniversary

UK mechanical rights collecting society MCPS is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Speaking at an event in London, Chair Jackie Alway discussed all the changes in the mechanical rights business over the last century, but said the aim of MCPS remains the same, standing up for copyright…

Chris Cooke • 11 Jul 2024

Hong Kong eyes AI boost with proposed copyright shake-up

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AI • 4 min read

Hong Kong eyes AI boost with proposed copyright shake-up

Hong Kong is considering introducing a new copyright exception that would allow AI companies to train their models with existing content without getting permission from copyright owners. The proposal is likely to be opposed by the music industry…

Chris Cooke • 11 Jul 2024

Government should invest in long-term strategy to support young music creators, says Youth Music

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Youth Music • 2 min read

Government should invest in long-term strategy to support young music creators, says Youth Music

Youth Music has published the results of a new survey that concludes that “young people’s relationship with music is changing”. The charity calls on government to invest in a new strategy to support young music creators and on the industry to remove barriers for those pursuing a music career…

Chris Cooke • 10 Jul 2024

OfCom delays launch of golden oldies service on BBC Sounds

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BBC • 2 min read

OfCom delays launch of golden oldies service on BBC Sounds

The BBC’s plan to add a golden oldies service to its BBC Sounds app is on hold after regulator OfCom said the proposal represents a material change to output and therefore requires a public interest test. This has been welcomed by the commercial radio sector which has been critical of the BBC’s plan…

Chris Cooke • 10 Jul 2024

Songwriters welcome Copyright Office clarity on termination rights and streaming royalties

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US Copyright Office • 3 min read

Songwriters welcome Copyright Office clarity on termination rights and streaming royalties

The US Copyright Office has issued a final ruling regarding how collecting society MLC handles the payment of digital royalties when songwriters exercise the termination right and end old publishing deals. Previously publishers continued to get those royalties, but that shouldn’t have been the case…

Chris Cooke • 10 Jul 2024

Streaming giants sue to block Canada's 5% revenue levy

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Streaming giants sue to block Canada's 5% revenue levy

Spotify, Apple and Amazon are taking legal action against Canada’s new 5% streaming levy. The music industry welcomes the cash injection, but platforms argue it’s “unsustainable” and may hike prices. Meanwhile, Netflix and Disney+ are fighting the levy’s use for local news funding. Legal drama ahoy!…

Chris Cooke • 09 Jul 2024

Universal Music UK announces restructure, creating two big label groups

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Universal Music • 3 min read

Universal Music UK announces restructure, creating two big label groups

Following the restructure of Universal Music in the US, the UK division of the major has announced similar changes, with most of its frontline labels reorganised into two groups. There will also be a new Audience & Media division. The restructure will mean job losses, though we don’t know how many…

Chris Cooke • 09 Jul 2024

Court rules against Prince family members in dispute over running of estate

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Prince • 2 min read

Court rules against Prince family members in dispute over running of estate

A Delaware court has backed two executives involved in the Prince estate after a dispute with family members over the running of Prince Legacy LLC, which manages the musician’s lucrative legacy. That centered on an operating agreement which, a judge said, was “unambiguous” and favoured the execs…

Chris Cooke • 08 Jul 2024

Ticketmaster denies data breach could result in replicated tickets for Taylor Swift shows

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Ticketmaster • 2 min read

Ticketmaster denies data breach could result in replicated tickets for Taylor Swift shows

Hackers behind the Ticketmaster data breach last week said they had barcode data connected to tickets sold by the company. That led to speculation tickets could be replicated and that the ticketing company was being held to ransom by the hackers. But Ticketmaster has denied tickets can be replicated…

Chris Cooke • 08 Jul 2024

Coldplay pays former manager seven figure sum to settle dispute

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Coldplay • 2 min read

Coldplay pays former manager seven figure sum to settle dispute

Coldplay have forked out millions to settle their dispute with ex-manager Dave Holmes, avoiding public scrutiny of their business affairs. The legal battle stemmed from conflicting claims over contract renewal and alleged mismanagement. The settlement avoids a potentially explosive court case…

Chris Cooke • 08 Jul 2024