On the Move tracks hires, promotions, and other notable personnel changes within the online audio industry. Today’s moves are two notable exits from streaming companies SoundCloud and Deezer. Continue Reading
Deezer is reportedly looking to change its licensing structure. Mark Mulligan of MIDiA Research exclusively reported that Deezer is looking to pay out fees based on the percentages of a listener’s subscription fee. This is a model dubbed user-centric licensing. Streaming platforms operate on a service-centric licensing model, where royalty payments are made to artists based on share of airplay across the entire listener base. Continue Reading
Deezer is launching its first global ad campaign to promote its Flow feature. The spots highlight the lean-back listening option, which plays a personalized stream of music based on the listener’s taste. Continue Reading
Deezer has made many efforts in building partnerships outside the streaming music realm. The latest one is with Fnac, a France-based consumer tech retailer. Financial details were not disclosed. Continue Reading
Deezer has entered a partnership with Univision designed to highlight up-and-coming Latin music artists. As part of this initiative, Univision viewers will get an exclusive two-month extended free trial of Deezer Premium+. Continue Reading
Deezer has revealed the plans for a new program called Deezer Next, which will identify and promote emerging musical talents. The streaming service will collaborate with the artists and their labels and managers to raise the profile of the selected performers through playlisting, editorial, and marketing support. Continue Reading
Deezer’s top ranks are once again in flux. Gerrit Schumann has stepped down as the streaming company’s chief international officer to take a senior role at Handelsblatt, a German newspaper publisher. Continue Reading
Deezer has hired Pascal De Mul as its chief partnerships officer. In this role, De Mul will be responsible for building Deezer’s relationships with telecoms, hardware companies, and other partners. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: NPR boss talks podcasts and radio; digging in with Deezer; all about Apple Music. Continue Reading
Deezer has entered into an arrangement with the Manchester United to be the exclusive music streaming partner for the football club. As a global partner for Man U, Deezer will offer fans match day playlists and player playlists. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: New site makes Spotify accessible for listeners over 50; Deezer planning to launch original talk shows. Continue Reading
On the Move tracks hires, promotions, and other notable personnel changes within the online audio industry. Today’s moves include a VP hire for Deezer, and three updates in the ranks at Midroll Media. Continue Reading