MUSIC PUBLISHING
GLOSSARY

Interactive/Non-Interactive Streaming

Interactive or "on-demand" streaming services (like Spotify, Tidal, or Apple Music) allow listeners to choose what recordings they listen to, and they generate both performance and mechanical royalties. Non-interactive streaming services (notably Pandora) - sometimes loosely referred to as streaming radio - in which the listener does not choose the specific songs, pay only performance royalties. 

Related Terms:

• Royalties
• Performance Royalties
• Mechanical Royalties
• Digital Service Provider

Related Articles:

• Streaming Royalties Explained
• How Spotify Streams Turns Into Royalties
• The Guide to Music Streaming Platforms
• Seven Ways to Get More Streams
• How to Collect Royalties for Interactive and Non-Interactive Streaming
• Help Center: Interactive & Non-Interactive Streaming

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