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It's said to be looking for partners in video content development to expand usage and develop new ad revenue sources.

With its music-streaming business being assailed by competitors from A to Z (Apple to Jay Z, that is), Spotify has been making the rounds of TV networks, video producers, and magazine publishers in an effort to add video clips to its offering, according to a story in today's Wall Street Journal. The goal: sell more advertising by keeping users engaged longer.

Companies approached by Spotify apparently include Fox, NBCUniversal, and Viacom (“We want your MTV!"). The word is, among other speculative reports, that Spotify has also reached out to traditional publishers and YouTube video producers about acquiring content and perhaps developing original video series.

Spotify has issued invitations to a press conference on May 20 in New York, but did not state the purpose of the event.

Business Breaking News: 10 Parenting Skills You Should Put on Your Resume

Skills like making sure you get your kids to school on time and settling arguments between your children help make you not only a good parent, but also a better employee, new research finds.

Nearly 70 percent of employers surveyed by CareerBuilder in a new study said they think the skills you gain as a parent qualify as relevant experience in the workplace. Overall, patience and multitasking are the two parenting skills employers find most valuable.

However, less than 10 percent of working parents have included their parenting skills in their résumé or cover letter, according to the study. Other parenting skills businesses find helpful include the following:

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