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string(1476) " Spotify has reduced illegal downloading in the UK, according to a survey by Moneysupermarket.com. The free music service, which won our Innovation of the Year award, has worked like a nicotine patch and encouraged illegal downloaders to kick their habit.
- Read our review of the Spotify app for iPhone here
The website’s research found that two in three self-confessed illegal downloaders reduced their number of downloads after using Spotify. In their survey they also found that one in three people under 20 admitted to illegal downloading with significantly more male culprits than female.
Europe has embraced Spotify’s groundbreaking music-with-ads business model, with every major record label providing music on the service. However Spotify is yet to take on the United States, where record labels are wary of free music. This survey provides vital proof that not only do American record companies stand to make money from Spotify, but it will also help them in the losing battle against piracy.
James Parker, broadband manager at Moneysupermarket.com, also suggested that mobile services such as Orange’s “Monkey” tariff, could reduce illegal downloads in future.
Link: Spotify
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