Rdio CEO on the Best Way to Pay Musicians

The video discusses RDO's position in the music streaming industry, highlighting its business models similar to Pandora and Spotify. It covers the role of Cumulus Media in promoting RDO and addresses artist rights issues, particularly Taylor Swift's stance on streaming. The video concludes with Anthony Bay sharing his personal music preferences.

What is one of the main challenges faced by music streaming services according to the transcript?

• Balancing the needs of artists, rights holders, and services

• Finding new artists

• Creating more playlists

• Increasing the number of tracks available

Which feature of RDO is similar to Pandora?

• Live concerts

• Offline downloads

• Free internet radio experience

• Subscription service

How much does RDO's subscription service cost per month?

• $15

• $10

• $5

• $20

What is the relationship between Cumulus Media and RDO?

• Cumulus Media is a partner in a joint venture with RDO

• Cumulus Media is a competitor of RDO

• Cumulus Media is a minority owner of RDO

• Cumulus Media owns RDO

What is a significant challenge for RDO mentioned in the transcript?

• Expanding to more countries

• Developing new technology

• Creating awareness among potential users

• Reducing subscription costs

Why did Taylor Swift remove her music from certain streaming services?

• She had a dispute with her record label

• She wanted to focus on live performances

• She was launching her own streaming service

• She believed music should not be free

What is RDO's stance on artist control over music distribution?

• Streaming services should dictate terms to artists

• Artists should decide what happens with their music

• Labels should have full control over distribution

• Artists should have no say in distribution