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New study urges FTC to investigate streaming deals
The Federal Trade Commission should investigate the music industry’s streaming practices, a study by the nonprofit consumer advocacy group Public Knowledge finds. Written by Meredith Rose and titled “Streaming in the Dark: Where music listeners’ money goes—and doesn’t,” the new white paper highlights complex issues with the way digital streaming platforms and record labels structure their deals with artists, and charges the FTC with the task of following the money.