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Apple Music Raises Subscription Prices Globally

Apple Music increased subscription prices worldwide on July 17, 2026, marking its first price hike since 2022. In the U.S., the Individual plan rose from $10.99 to $11.99 per month; the Family plan rose from $16.99 to $19.99; and the Student plan rose from $5.99 to $6.99. Apple told Music Business Worldwide the increases are due to rising licensing costs. Existing subscribers are typically moved to the new rates at their next billing cycle after notification; new subscribers pay the higher price immediately. The article notes similar price pressure across music streaming—citing Spotify’s earlier 2026 U.S. price increase—and highlights Apple Music’s features and device support.

Integral Ad Science Appoints Lidiane Jones CEO

Integral Ad Science (IAS) announced the immediate appointment of Lidiane Jones as Chief Executive Officer. Jones succeeds Lisa Utzschneider, who led IAS for more than seven years and will remain with the company as Special Advisor to the Board through the end of 2026; Utzschneider will also advise Novacap and its portfolio companies. IAS described the move as part of a comprehensive succession process involving the Board, Novacap, and Utzschneider. Jones brings over two decades of product, technology and AI experience, with prior roles including CEO positions at Bumble and Slack and leadership roles at Salesforce (Executive Vice President and GM of Digital Experiences), Sonos and Microsoft. The company framed the hire as positioning IAS to accelerate AI-driven innovation in media quality, measurement and real-time advertising intelligence.

Integral Ad Science Names Lidiane Jones CEO

Integral Ad Science (IAS) has appointed Lidiane Jones as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, succeeding Lisa Utzschneider. Utzschneider, who led IAS for more than seven years, will remain with the company as Special Advisor to the Board through the end of 2026 and will also act as Special Advisor to private equity firm Novacap and its portfolio companies. The board-led succession process included Novacap and Utzschneider. Jones brings over 20 years of product and technology leadership, having most recently been CEO of Bumble and previously leading Slack after its acquisition by Salesforce; she also held senior roles at Sonos and Microsoft. IAS frames the move as part of its long-term strategy to advance its media-quality offerings and respond to rising demand for AI-driven data and real-time analytics in digital advertising.