Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries takes ‘exclusive control’ of Deezer

New French competition report reveals ownership structure

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Does High-Fidelity Music In Streaming Really Matter? Probably Not, Says a CNBC Test

With Tidal initially launching a $19.99 service for hi-fi audio fidelity, Deezer offering hi-fi as well, and an iPhone 7 without a headphone jack supposedly due to physical analog headphone jacks not being able to deliver high quality audio, music companies, music streaming companies, and manufacturers are pushing more and more for listeners to enjoy […]

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Spotify and Apple Music Competitor Deezer Says They’ll be Profitable in Just 2 Years

Despite its immense popularity around the world, web-based music streaming service Deezer has yet to turn a profit. But according to an interview on BFM business radio, that’s about to change.  Deezer’s managing director Alexis de Gemini, when asked when the service should be profitable, said that the company is aiming to be profitable in […]

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Watch Out Spotify and Apple Music, Deezer Finally Launches In The US

Deezer launches in the US, stiffening competition in the music streaming market. The French music streaming service, Deezer has finally launched in the US, increasing competition in the already crowded music streaming market. The service was launched today at a cost of $10 a month after a 30-day free trial. The interesting thing though, is that […]

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Executive Shuffle: IFPI, Deezer, Apple Music, ADA…

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has appointed Dr David Price as Director of Insights and Analysis. Price has worked for IFPI since 2014, and started in the role of Head of Anti-Piracy Research and Analysis. In his new role, Price will be responsible for managing the Insight team, […]

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You Can Now Use Deezer On The Apple Watch

Today, Deezer has announced via their blog that the music streaming service will be available on Apple Watch. Other streaming apps are already available on the watch, such as Apple’s own music service and Pandora.  However, other streaming services like Spotify and Tidal are missing. The Apple Watch crowd remains niche, though the absence of these […]

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