Universal Music and Spotify expand relationship to take on TikTok

Universal Music Group and Spotify announce a vague expansion of their strategic relationship. Jem Aswad reflects on why this likely indicates a joint effort against TikTok amidst ongoing royalties and music promotion disputes.

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Universal Music and Spotify announce vague ‘expansion of strategic relationship’ that probably signals a unified effort against TikTok

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Universal Music and Spotify announce vague ‘expansion of strategic relationship’ that probably signals a unified effort against TikTok

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