Which music streaming service pioneered the 'freemium' subscription model that combined ad-supported free listening with a premium paid tier, fundamentally changing the industry's approach to digital distribution?

The music industry has undergone dramatic transformation through subscription models. Once dominated by physical media and downloads, streaming services revolutionized how consumers access music and how artists distribute their work. This shift created new revenue streams and analytics capabilities while challenging traditional business models. Test your knowledge about a pivotal moment in this transformation!

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Spotify, launched in 2008, which convinced major labels to license their catalogs by demonstrating how the model could convert free users to paying subscribers
Apple Music, which leveraged its iTunes customer base to create the first viable streaming subscription service in 2005
Pandora Radio, which introduced personalized algorithmic playlists with subscription tiers in 2010 before any competitors
YouTube Music, which first combined video content with audio streaming subscriptions in 2006, creating the dual-tier model