With an eye on making fake plays an issue of the past, the majors, Merlin, CD Baby, Too Lost, Hybe, and several others have joined the “Streaming Integrity Initiative,” which is designed to “prevent fraudulent content from reaching streaming platforms” in the first place. The Int…

IndustryFirst reported 14 sept, 17:00 / 1 outlet
The End of Streaming Fraud? Major Labels, Merlin, IMPALA, Hybe, and Multiple Distributors Take Aim at Manipulation With the ‘Streaming Integrity Initiative’
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