A new streaming royalty calculator from law firm Manatt Phelps & Phillips reveals that Spotify takes 46% of gross streaming revenue, more than the 43% paid to record labels, while Apple Music takes 25%. In contrast, Amazon Music reportedly takes no cut "off the top," offering significantly higher payouts to artists and publishers. This highlights Amazon and Apple's strategy of using music streaming as a marketing tool rather than a primary revenue source, unlike Spotify. These findings suggest music creators could benefit financially by directing fans to Amazon Music, potentially influencing future streaming revenue negotiations.
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A new streaming royalty calculator by law firm Manatt Phelps & Phillips reveals that Spotify takes 46% of gross streaming revenue, more than the 43% paid to record labels, while Apple Music takes 25%. The biggest surprise is Amazon Music, which repor...
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