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Tim Westergren

9 months ago

in Pandora wins round one, but for the rest of us, nothing changes on The Inquisitr
Hi Duncan -

Let me clarify the issue around Pandora streaming internationally. I understand your frustration. We share it. We started blocking listeners because we were threatened with a lawsuit if we didn't. Companies of Pandora's size and standing cannot ignore those threats.

As soon as we get the issue sorted out in the US, we fully intend to pick up the cause overseas. It's always been our intention to make Pandora global. Hopefully a resolution will offer some precedent to accelerate similar arrangements across the globe.

Also, just so listeners know, the fact that a bill passed unanimously does not mean it wasn't threatened. The negotiations to pass this bill continued right up to the hearing - it was in fact delayed because it was touch and go.

Tim

2 years ago

in When Will the Recording Industry Get It? on Michael Koby
Hi Michael -

Just wanted to say that I really enjoyed reading your post. As a musician and composer myself, I'm particularly worried that most artists are not aware of this, and are being misled about the consequences for them.

Pandora plays the music of over 33,000 artists, over half of whom have no label affiliation. It is the one and only promotional channel for 98% of the recording industry. Take it away, and you destroy what is perhaps the most vibrant and promising piece of music's future.

Thanks again for sharing your perspective.

Cheers. Tim (Founder, Pandora)
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