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How Much Do Streaming Platforms Pay Podcasters?
Podcasts are growing by the day; there is no shortage of podcast shows. What is short in supply is streaming platforms that pay podcasters, indie artists, and other content creators what they are truly worth. You may not know, but every time you stream your favorite songs on these apps, your favourite artists get less than 3 cents per stream. There are even streaming platforms that pay less than a cent to artists for every stream.
Here’s where it gets tricky, Beyonce or Bruno Mars might not be bothered about the streaming royalties. This is because of the millions of streams they get monthly. The question now is what is the fate of lesser-known indie artists who are not likely to rake in millions of streams?
The low income made from music is the reason why indie artists are looking elsewhere to be able to augment their income. Read More
Article originally published on Disctopia.

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