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1,000 Streams or Bust

Dada Drummer Almanach • 336 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23

🎶 Music Streaming Royalties Artists Market Industry

Spotify plans to stop paying royalties for tracks with less than 1,000 streams a year.
This change may widen the gap between successful and struggling artists.
Musicians' voices are crucial in shaping the future of streaming platforms.

The Global Music Industry

Genuine Impact - Charting Finance, Investing & Tech • 196 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23

🎶 Music Industry Royalties Streaming services

Universal Music Group is the largest music company in the world with revenue of over €10B in 2022.
The highest earning song by royalties globally is 'Happy Birthday' by the Hill Sisters.
On Spotify, artists need many streams to earn $1,000, as they only earn $0.003 per stream.

Quick Media Update

The Sleepwell Strategy • 176 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23

🎶 Music Podcasts Music Industry Streaming Royalties

Joined Chit Chat Money Podcast to discuss State of the Music Industry
Talked about streaming royalties, independent artist experience, labels, streaming platforms, and AI
Expressed gratitude for support and growth of over 5,000 subscribers

#7: How to Price Your Self-Published Book

Shades of Greaves • 78 implied HN points • 21 Nov 23

💼 Business Publishing Book Sales Self-Publishing Royalties

Setting the price for a self-published book involves considering market factors and personal ethics.
Authors often make more royalties selling books online, like Amazon, compared to through bookstores.
Charging more for books might increase royalty percentages but could also impact potential buyers' willingness to pay.

[Q4 CY23] ARM Special

Irrational Analysis • 19 implied HN points • 12 Nov 23

🕹 Technology Semiconductors AI CPU RISC-V Royalties

ARM's royalty revenue faces challenges with declines in smartphone sales and RISC-V gaining share in embedded markets.
AI trend shifts workloads from CPUs to specialized hardware, posing a challenge to ARM's value capture.
ARM is expanding and investing in compute capabilities, but questions arise regarding the outcomes of these efforts, especially in the face of evolving industry dynamics.

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