Spotify celebrated its 20th anniversary by showcasing its evolution from a music streaming service to a major podcast platform with over seven million titles by 2026. The company made significant investments in exclusive content and technology, transforming podcasting into a dynamic, monetizable ecosystem. Despite some setbacks like studio closures and layoffs, Spotify continues innovating with features like video integration and advanced analytics for creators. This expansion has reshaped the podcast industry, benefiting creators and listeners while raising concerns about market dominance.
Spotify Technology SA is forecasted to deliver steady second-quarter results, with Jefferies maintaining a positive long-term outlook and a $600 price target. The investment bank expects gross margins around 33.1%, revenue growth of 15% year-over-yea...
Spotify has extended its "Managed Accounts" feature, allowing parents to control their children's music listening, to its free tier in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Previously available only to paid subscribers, thi...
Spotify has introduced a new AI-powered chat feature for Premium users in the U.S., Ireland, and Sweden, allowing interactive conversations to select music, podcasts, or audiobooks. Available on iOS and Android for users 18+, the beta release lets us...
