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Infinite Reality acquires music platform Napster in a $207 million transaction

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Digital media company Infinite Reality (iR) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Napster for $207 million, with the goal to "expand and reimagine" the music platform.
Infinite Reality said it plans to transform Napster "beyond streaming into a social and interactive music platform, leveraging its immersive technology and audience network of digitally native fans." As part of this acquisition, Napster CEO Jon Vlassopulos will continue as CEO of Napster, and will take on a broader ro...

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Emmanuel is a Washington, DC-based freelance journalist, blogger and media consultant, specialising in the entertainment business and cultural trends. He was the US editor for British music industry trade publication Music Week. Previously, he was the editor of Impact, a magazine for the music publishing community (2007-2009), the global editor of US trade publication Billboard (2003-2006), and the editor in chief of Billboard’s sister publication Music & Media (1997-2003).

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Disney channels return to YouTube TV

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The Walt Disney Co. and YouTube have signed a multi-year distribution agreement that will bring back Disney-owned channels to YouTube TV. The new deal, the terms of which were not disclosed, puts an end to a dispute about per-subscriber rates, which resulted in Disney pulling out its content from Google's video streaming platform early November 2024.
“This new agreement reflects our continued commitment to delivering exceptional entertainment and evolving with how audiences choose to watch,’’ s...

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Stingray acquires online radio platform TuneIn for $125 million

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Montreal-based music and video content distribution company Stingray Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TuneIn Holdings, an online radio and audio content platform with a global footprint. Following the acquisition, the TuneIn platform will continue to operate under its existing brand.
Stingray will pay $150 million at closing and up to $25 million 12 months following the closing, based on TuneIn’s forecasted sales of $110 million and adjusted EBITDA of $30 million for the...

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Transcription platform Songscription raises $5m in funding round led by Reach Capital

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AI-powered music transcription platform Songscription has raised $5 million in a funding round led by existing investor Reach Capital, with contributions by Emerge Capital, 10x Founders, and Dent Capital, as well as angels such as former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, who also serves as an advisor to the company.
“AI is transforming how people around the world create and enjoy music,” said Jennifer Carolan, Co-founder and General Partner of Reach Capital: “With its powerful and ...

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