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Amazon Music Unlimited Joins The Battle Of The Streaming Funnels

The existing Prime Music has long been a dark horse in the music-streaming market. In March, research firm Parks Associates claimed it was the most popular paid music subscription service among US broadband households, while in June analyst Cowen ran a study that found 16% of US respondents using Prime Music, behind only satellite radio at 22%, but more than double Spotify Premium (7%) and Apple Music (6%).

From the article "Amazon Music Unlimited Joins The Battle Of The Streaming Funnels" by www.musically.com

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