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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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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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Stingray acquires online radio platform TuneIn for $125 million

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November 14, 2025

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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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November 13, 2025

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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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Spotify and NMPA launch new Opt-In Portal for publishers to enter into direct license deals for expanded AV rights in the US

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November 11, 2025

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Spotify and the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) launched a new Opt-In Portal allowing NMPA music publishers members to enter into a direct license agreement for expanded audiovisual rights in the US. The NMPA Opt-In Portal is open to eligible publishers from November 11, 2025, with onboarding continuing through December 19.
According to a joint statement, these new agreements "mean higher royalty payouts for independent music publishers and songwriters." In exchange the streaming s...

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