Apple Music Exec Criticizes Free Streaming Services
TL;DR
Apple Music's head Oliver Schusser criticizes other streaming services for offering free music, emphasizing that music should be valued as art and not given away for free, unlike competitors like Spotify and Amazon Music that offer free tiers or bundles, which he believes devalues music. The article also discusses industry revenue growth, challenges from bundling strategies, and the importance of supporting songwriters.
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Apple Music Head Calls It “Crazy” Other Streaming Platforms Offer Music for Free The Hollywood Reporter
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