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Spotify introduces playlist cover art customisation tool
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Spotify has unveiled a feature enabling users to customise playlist cover art, letting them add personal touches to over 8 billion playlists globally.
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Crunchyroll & Spotify partner to enhance anime music experience
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Crunchyroll partners with Spotify to launch curated anime music playlists, enriching fans' experience. Global anime music streams on Spotify have surged by 395% since 2021.
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Yahoo enhances satellite sales team with Hayley Treasure hire
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
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Yahoo has appointed industry veteran Hayley Treasure to its satellite sales team to bolster digital transformation among New South Wales' independent agencies.
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Gallagher Security appoints new digital & brand leaders
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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digital entertainment
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customers
Gallagher Security appoints Tom Harding as Head of Digital and Hugo Parcell as Head of Brand and Creative, aiming to drive innovation and growth in marketing.
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Schneider Electric unveils podcast on AI applications & ethics
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
Schneider Electric launches AI at Scale podcast, exploring real-life AI applications with industry experts, aiming to demystify AI and promote sustainable tech.
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AI in media & entertainment market to reach USD $51.37 billion
Wed, 29th May 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
The artificial intelligence in media and entertainment market is set to rise from USD $10.24 billion in 2024 to USD $51.37 billion by 2034, driven by a 17.5% CAGR.
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Accelerate global growth with an agile HR strategy
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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cx
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hcm
Business growth can be optimised by adopting an agile HR approach, enhancing speed and flexibility in response to global market shifts, according to a study and leading companies' practices.
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Linktree hires tech veterans to boost AI & personalisation features
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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digital entertainment
Linktree bolsters senior ranks with three tech industry veterans to expedite its growth and up-end the creator economy through enhanced use of AI and personalisation.
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'Data Never Sleeps': Domo's annual report reveals escalating online activity
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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uc
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digital entertainment
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Domo's 11th 'Data Never Sleeps' report reveals skyrocketing dynamics of online interaction, driven by innovation in entertainment and commerce.
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Amber Technology expands PSB Speakers with vibrant colour range
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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digital entertainment
Amber Technology introduces vibrant blue, yellow, and orange hues to the PSB Speakers’ Alpha iQ collection for a personalised audio experience.
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Study reveals stark discrepancy in perceived AI use at work
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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digital entertainment
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genai
A new study has revealed executives believe artificial intelligence is more commonly used in the workplace than employees perceive.
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Netsafe & 2Degrees partner to promote smartphone safety to Kiwis
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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digital entertainment
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youtube
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A UK grime artist, 2Degrees, and Netsafe have created a programme to teach Kiwi children about smartphone safety.
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ALIAVIA Ventures raises $13.5M fund for female-led startups
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
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google
ALIAVIA Ventures nets AU$13.5m to back female-led technology firms in Australia and the US, closing a funding gap.
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Spark unveils Esports initiatives: Game Arena and 'The Rise Cup':
Tue, 3rd Oct 2023
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gaming
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partner programmes
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digital entertainment
Spark announces the launch of Spark Game Arena, with the nationwide tournament The Rise Cup featuring Fortnite, and a $30,000 prize pool up for grabs.
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IWD 2023: Why we must be louder about women in music
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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dei
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digital entertainment
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From artists to songwriters, producers, executives and beyond - women continue to be chronically underrepresented at all levels across the industry.
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Spotify buys global audio marketplace SoundBetter
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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snap
SoundBetter was founded in 2012 and it has become a hotspot for audio professionals who search for partners and better sounding content.
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Spotify calls out Apple's anti-competitive behaviour
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Spotify has filed a complaint to the European Commission, alleging that Apple's App Store rules limit choice and disadvantage other app developers.
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Spotify is letting users fix inaccurate music info
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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features
Some of the data categories listeners are invited to make suggestions for include: explicitness, genre, aliases, languages, mood and tags.
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Spotify launches a new multimedia format called Spotlight
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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spotify
Spotify launched its new multimedia format, Spotlight, which introduces visual layers to complement the listening experience for podcasts.
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Marketing Melodies partners with Spotify to kill bad background music
Wed, 20th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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digital music
Marketing Melodies partners with Spotify-backed Soundtrack Your Brand to revolutionise in-store music for businesses across Australia and New Zealand.