Spotify stories

Fivetran appoints new leaders to drive EMEA & global growth
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Fivetran has appointed Simon Quinton as General Manager for EMEA, with Suresh Seshadri as CFO and Anand Mehta as Chief People Officer, to boost growth.

JBL launches modern AV receivers & stage 2 loudspeakers
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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JBL has unveiled its latest Modern Audio AV Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers, designed for effortless integration into contemporary home theatres.

Spotify introduces playlist cover art customisation tool
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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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.

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.

Yahoo enhances satellite sales team with Hayley Treasure hire
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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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.

Gallagher Security appoints new digital & brand leaders
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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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.

Schneider Electric unveils podcast on AI applications & ethics
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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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.

AI in media & entertainment market to reach USD $51.37 billion
Wed, 29th May 2024
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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.

Accelerate global growth with an agile HR strategy
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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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.

Linktree hires tech veterans to boost AI & personalisation features
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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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.

'Data Never Sleeps': Domo's annual report reveals escalating online activity
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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Domo's 11th 'Data Never Sleeps' report reveals skyrocketing dynamics of online interaction, driven by innovation in entertainment and commerce.

Amber Technology expands PSB Speakers with vibrant colour range
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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Amber Technology introduces vibrant blue, yellow, and orange hues to the PSB Speakers’ Alpha iQ collection for a personalised audio experience.

Study reveals stark discrepancy in perceived AI use at work
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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A new study has revealed executives believe artificial intelligence is more commonly used in the workplace than employees perceive.

Netsafe & 2Degrees partner to promote smartphone safety to Kiwis
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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A UK grime artist, 2Degrees, and Netsafe have created a programme to teach Kiwi children about smartphone safety.

ALIAVIA Ventures raises $13.5M fund for female-led startups
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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ALIAVIA Ventures nets AU$13.5m to back female-led technology firms in Australia and the US, closing a funding gap.

Spark unveils Esports initiatives: Game Arena and 'The Rise Cup':
Tue, 3rd Oct 2023
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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.

IWD 2023: Why we must be louder about women in music
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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From artists to songwriters, producers, executives and beyond - women continue to be chronically underrepresented at all levels across the industry.

Spotify buys global audio marketplace SoundBetter
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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SoundBetter was founded in 2012 and it has become a hotspot for audio professionals who search for partners and better sounding content.

Spotify calls out Apple's anti-competitive behaviour
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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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.

Spotify is letting users fix inaccurate music info
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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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.