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Gimlet Media operates as a network of high-quality, narrative podcasts.

Gimlet Media

SoundBetter is a marketplace for music production for sound engineers, singers, studios, and session musicians.

SoundBetter

Parcast is the premier storytelling podcast network focused on creating scripted, story-driven programming.

Parcast

Soundtrap operates an online music recording studio that enables users to record, edit, collaborate, and share their recordings.

Soundtrap

The Echo Nest is a music intelligence company that offers music services to developers and media companies.

The Echo Nest

Anchor allows anyone to record or upload high-quality audio, host unlimited episodes, and distribute everywhere with just one click.

Anchor

Spotify Technology SA engages in the provision of digital music services. It operates through the Premium and Ad-Supported segments. The Premium segment provides subscribers with online and offline streaming access of music and podcasts on computers, tablets, and mobile devices. The Ad-Supported segment offers users with limited on-demand online access of music and unlimited online access of podcasts on their computers, tablets, and compatible mobile devices. The company was founded by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon on December 27, 2006 and is headquartered in Luxembourg.

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Spotify reports strong Q4 performance and eyes user growth

Spotify's Q4 2022 showcased robust performance with strong user and subscriber growth, exceeding revenue guidance.
Efficient cost management and strategic investments position Spotify for positive financial outlook in 2023.
Despite challenges like negative free cash flow and competition, Spotify's focus on user experience and ecosystem enablement presents growth opportunities.

Spotify surpasses user and revenue expectations, eyes AI innovation

Spotify's Q1 2023 earnings call highlighted robust user and subscriber growth, exceeding expectations. The company's focus on long-term investments and operational efficiency drove financial performance. Challenges include industry concerns like copyrights and managing operating expenses amidst growth, while opportunities lie in AI technology, new verticals, and advertising growth drivers.

Spotify reports record growth, eyes AI integration and revenue strategies

Spotify's Q2 performance showcased strong growth and revenue strategies. Challenges include forecasted operating loss and advertising revenue impact. Opportunities lie in AI integration, revenue growth, and podcast data analysis for user improvements.

Spotify excels in Q3, eyes 1 billion users by 2030

Spotify's Q3 2023 showcased strong financial performance, exceeding growth expectations and demonstrating operational efficiencies.
The company's focus on innovation, efficiency, and performance marketing mix positions it well for continued growth and progress towards profitability.
While challenges in managing expenses persist, opportunities in user growth, product innovation, and revenue enhancement are key focus areas.
Overall, Spotify's strategic initiatives and financial performance in Q3 indicate a positive trajectory for future growth and profitability.

Spotify reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes growth in podcasts

Spotify's Q4 2023 showcased strong financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic foresight amidst growth in MAU and subscribers.
The company's focus on innovation, user engagement, and revenue diversification presents opportunities for sustained growth and market leadership.
Challenges in balancing profitability with growth initiatives, regulatory changes, and strategic realignment require agility and adaptability.
Overall, Spotify's performance highlights a resilient business model, commitment to long-term success, and potential for continued innovation and growth.

Spotify reports solid Q1 earnings, eyes pricing flexibility and innovation

Spotify's Q1 performance was strong, with a focus on revenue acceleration, profitability improvement, and innovation with label partners. While facing challenges in MAU growth and strategic adjustments, the company is eyeing opportunities in pricing flexibility, education expansion, and programmatic advertising. The new CFO is expected to enhance financial performance and resourcefulness.

Spotify excels in Q2 2024, eyes growth with premium tier

Spotify's Q2 2024 performance showcased strong subscriber trends, improved monetization, and record profitability, exceeding expectations.
The company's focus on enhancing MAU growth through marketing and product enhancements, along with the potential ultra-premium tier, positions it for continued success.
While facing challenges in a competitive market, Spotify's strategic initiatives and forecasted growth opportunities indicate a positive outlook for the future.

Spotify reports stellar Q3 performance, eyes growth through innovation

Spotify's Q3 2024 earnings call highlighted robust performance, strategic focus on growth and profitability, and a commitment to innovation. While facing challenges in capital allocation and market competition, the company is well-positioned to leverage opportunities in ad revenue, AI investments, and marketplace expansion for sustained success.

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Spotify is launching a dedicated in-app Merch Hub that provides personalized merch recommendations based on your listening habits, the company announced on Monday. Previously, you could purchase artist merch from individual artist profiles, the Now Playing view, and release pages.

Spotify is launching a personalized in-app Merch Hub

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Authors and agents say they haven't been consulted on deals their publishers made with Spotify, and they fear streaming will reduce their incomes.

Spotify's Audiobook Rollout Sparks Fears Of Unfair Payment For Authors—But Some Welcome Competition To Audible

Last week, Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) announced premium users in the U.K. and Australia will now have 15 hours of free access to audiobooks a month, with the feature soon expanding to the U.S. Redburn Atlantic downgraded the stock to "neutral" from "buy" in response, noting it could force a response from Amazon.com (AMZN) -- the owner of Audible.com -- and increase competition.

Spotify Stock Downgraded on New Audiobook Feature

Spotify is rolling out an AI voice translator for podcasts. This could help both its own shows and its advertising network.

Spotify's New AI Bet Could Be a Game Changer for Podcasting

Tech sites were abuzz after blogger Chris Messina authored a post on Threads that included what appeared to be the logo for Spotify's new service.

Spotify expected to roll out $20-a-month ‘Supremium' tier

It looks like Spotify's rumored “Superpremium” offering is gearing up for a launch. According to references discovered in the Spotify app's code by Chris Messina, the Superpremium service now has a flashy logo and a longer list of features beyond the 24-bit lossless audio we've been anticipating.

Spotify spotted prepping a $19.99/mo ‘Superpremium' service with lossless audio, AI playlists and more

Though Audible has a stranglehold on the rapidly expanding audiobook industry, Swedish streaming giant Spotify is making moves to muzzle in on Amazon's global monopoly. Spotify has announced that its Premium subscribers in the UK and Australia will now receive 15 hours of complimentary access to audiobooks each month, a feature set to be introduced in the US later this year.

Amazon's audiobook monopoly under threat from Spotify

Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) has announced that its audiobook service will offer well over one hundred and fifty thousand titles premium subscribers at no extra cost. In a move set to see it rival Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN)'s Audible service, Spotify will offer subscribers some 15 hours worth of spoken books per month from a catalogue of over 150,000 titles.

Spotify ups challenge to Amazon in audiobook push

Spotify said on Tuesday that users of its premium services in the UK and Australia would now have 15 hours of free access to audiobooks a month, with the feature expanding to the United States later this year.

Spotify Premium to include free access to audiobooks in UK, Australia

Streaming service Spotify Technology SPOT, -2.28% on Tuesday said it would make more than 150,000 audiobooks available to its Spotify Premium subscribers. The company said those audiobooks would be available to premium subscribers in the U.K. and Australia on Wednesday, and begin offering them to those users in the U.S. later this year.

Spotify to offer more than 150,000 audiobooks as part of premium plan

Spotify today unveiled what's next for the future of its audiobooks service.

Spotify to include a selection of audiobooks with its Premium subscription

Ek blames Apple for holding back his company's first foray into audiobooks and confirms his company is in talks with Google about in-app purchases. Spotify is doubling down on audiobooks: Paying subscribers of the music service will now have access to up to 15 hours of audiobook listening as part of their monthly subscription.

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek explains the company's new audiobook subscription plan

A year after adding à la carte sales of audiobooks, Spotify is offering paying subscribers 15 hours of books a month.

Spotify Gave Subscribers Music and Podcasts. Next: Audiobooks.

Spotify is making a major push into the audiobook sector, adding more than 150,000 titles to its premium subscription plans. The streaming company announced details at an event at its New York headquarters today headlined by CEO Daniel Ek.

Spotify Reveals Major Push Into Audiobooks, Adding 150,000 Titles To Existing Premium Subscription Plans

Spotify Gave Subscribers Music, Podcasts. Next Up: Audiobooks.

Following the successful launch of Spotify's AI-powered DJ feature and, more recently, added support for AI-translated podcasts, Spotify now appears to be developing another means of using AI in its app: AI-powered playlists. References discovered in the app's code indicate the company may be developing generative AI playlists users could create using prompts.

Spotify spotted developing AI-generated playlists created with prompts

Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co. analyst Brian White downgraded audio streamer Spotify to Neutral from Buy. The stock has doubled this year.

Spotify Stock's ‘Darkest Days' Are Ahead, Says Analyst

Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) chief executive Daniel Ek has confirmed the music streaming giant is embracing artificial intelligence as a spat over the technology's impact on the industry rumbles on. Confirming the site would not ban AI-generated songs, Ek backed the use of programs to improve music but said tools that mimicked artists' voices were not acceptable.

Spotify rules out ban on AI as voice stealing concerns grow

Spotify isn't planning to completely ban AI-generated content, CEO Daniel Ek told the BBC. Ek told the outlet there were good and bad uses for the technology.

Spotify won't remove all AI-generated music despite previously pulling some AI tracks from the platform

Spotify is launching a new feature called "Voice Translations" powered by AI including ChatGPT. The feature will replicate the voices of podcasters and translate them into different languages.

Spotify is launching an eerie new AI-led feature that mimics podcasters' voices and translates them into different languages

The company is testing its tech in partnership with popular podcast hosts, including Armchair Expert's Dax Shepard and The Ringer's Bill Simmons. There is no shortage of enjoyable podcasts to listen to while you're commuting, hiking, or phoning it in at your lazy girl job.

Spotify's new AI language translations are like podcaster-approved deepfakes

Spotify Technology is testing an artificial intelligence (AI) powered feature that will translate podcasts into other languages.

Spotify testing AI-powered translation feature for podcasts

The platform said it would use a new feature from OpenAI that can generate “human-like audio.”

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