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Senators Demand FTC Probe Into Spotify’s Pricing Tactics

6/21/2025

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Senators Marsha Blackburn and Ben Ray Luján are calling on the FTC to probe Spotify's controversial bundling strategy, which automatically shifts premium subscribers to pricier plans without their approval. This move has already cost songwriters and publishers a staggering $230 million last year. While Spotify claims it's standard practice, critics warn it jeopardizes both consumers and the music royalty system.

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Senators Marsha Blackburn and Ben Ray Luján are calling on the FTC to probe Spotify's controversial bundling strategy, which automatically shifts premium subscribers to pricier plans without their approval. This move has already cost songwriters and publishers a staggering $230 million last year. While Spotify claims it's standard practice, critics warn it jeopardizes both consumers and the music royalty system.