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TikTok Closes Music Row Office in Nashville and Cuts 250 Staff Members
TikTok is shutting its Nashville office on Music Row and laying off 250 employees. Here are the facts, how TikTok usage turns into royalties and what songwriters and labels should do now.
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YouTube Doubles Partner Program Monetization Thresholds starting February 2027
From February 1, 2027 YouTube doubles the entry thresholds of the YouTube Partner Program. See the new requirements, the other policy changes and how music rights holders can still collect YouTube income.
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Spotify Expands Equity Buyback Program by $1.5 Billion as Market Position Strengthens
Spotify's board has authorised another $1.5 billion for its share buyback, lifting the total to about $2.223 billion. See the key numbers and how Spotify subscription revenue becomes songwriter royalties.
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Apple Music & Apple One Bundle Rates Shift as Streaming Market Adjusts Pricing
Apple has raised prices for Apple Music plans and the Apple One Family and Premier bundles. See the full U.S. price table and how Apple Music subscription revenue turns into royalties for songwriters and labels.
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