Spotify will start paying creators for popular videos
The company will soon begin paying creators based on how much engagement their videos receive from paid subscribers. Automated ad breaks in videos will also be turned off for paid Spotify subscribers to encourage more consumption. Both of these changes go into effect starting January 2nd, 2025 in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.
Spotify woos video and podcast creators with new tools to better compete with YouTube
Swedish streaming audio giant Spotify is courting more video creators, podcasters and influencers in an effort to step up its competition with popular digital platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. The Stockholm-based company on Wednesday hosted ...
Spotify will start paying video podcast hosts based on how well their videos perform
Spotify announced on Wednesday that it will start paying podcast hosts who make popular videos on its streaming platform.
Spotify unveils a new payout model for creators with popular videos
Spotify is aiming to give YouTube some competition with its new partner program for video creators and content that goes viral. The music and podcast app announced a new “Partner Program” that monetizes audio and video beyond income from advertising starting on January 2,
Spotify Takes Aim at YouTube in Battle for Podcasts
Spotify is trying to break YouTube’s stronghold on video podcasts. As fans increasingly flock to videos of star hosts interacting with their guests during interviews, Spotify wants to persuade more podcasters to make videos for its own platform in ...
Spotify teases a ‘super premium’ tier for superfans and upcoming video expansion in Q3 earnings call
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has once again teased the company's long-delayed HiFi or "super premium" tier, a higher-qualify ...
Spotify takes aim at YouTube with a new revenue-sharing program for creators
Spotify goes after YouTube's video podcast dominance by removing ads for paid subscribers and introducing a new revenue ...
When will Spotify Wrapped 2024 come out? Streamer dispels rumors about tracking period
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is expected to drop soon! The streamer has shut down rumors that it stopped tracking listener data on ...
Daniel Ek says Spotify has ‘never been in a stronger position’ as music streamer caps remarkable 2024 turnaround
The streaming giant beat expectations across several metrics as it approaches its first ever full year of profitability.
Spotify launches huge push into video as it takes on YouTube
Spotify has allowed video podcasts since 2022. Since then they have become increasingly popular: the number of creators ...
Spotify's latest UI update fixes one problem but creates another
Spotify has updated its app, introducing a new queue that addresses an old issue and creates a new one. Here’s what it looks ...
When does Spotify’s ‘Wrapped’ come out? When you’ll see your 2024 music recaps
Spotify Wrapped is almost here! Users get to see their top songs, artists and podcasts of 2024. Here's what to know before it ...
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Spotify Technology SA: Strong Margins and Subscriber Growth Justify Buy Rating
James Heaney CFA has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors. Spotify Technology SA has demonstrated significant improvements in its gross margins, surpassing expectations with a 31.1% ...