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What happened at StitcherWhat happened at Stitcher
Aria Bracci
Meghan Markle will launch Spotify podcast after meeting over ‘misinformation’ concernsMeghan Markle will launch Spotify podcast after meeting over ‘misinformation’ concerns
Spotify buys naming rights on FC Barcelona’s massive stadiumSpotify buys naming rights on FC Barcelona’s massive stadium
Virtual podcast events are bringing in six-figure earningsVirtual podcast events are bringing in six-figure earnings
Spotify and Discord are back online after outages linked to Google CloudSpotify and Discord are back online after outages linked to Google Cloud
Spotify removes Kremlin-backed content and closes Russia officeSpotify removes Kremlin-backed content and closes Russia office
Spotify’s Car Thing goes on general sale for $90Spotify’s Car Thing goes on general sale for $90
Vergecast: MWC ’22 preview and Spotify’s latest acquisitionVergecast: MWC ’22 preview and Spotify’s latest acquisition
Spotify reportedly paid $200 million for Joe Rogan’s podcastSpotify reportedly paid $200 million for Joe Rogan’s podcast
Spotify wants to beat YouTube at audioSpotify wants to beat YouTube at audio
Spotify is acquiring two major podcast tech platformsSpotify is acquiring two major podcast tech platforms
How to transfer playlists from Spotify to Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, or TidalHow to transfer playlists from Spotify to Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, or Tidal
After pulling songs, Neil Young is telling Spotify employees to quit their jobsAfter pulling songs, Neil Young is telling Spotify employees to quit their jobs
Spotify is more confused about Joe Rogan than everSpotify is more confused about Joe Rogan than ever
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek confirms removal of Joe Rogan episodes after n-word video resurfacesSpotify CEO Daniel Ek confirms removal of Joe Rogan episodes after n-word video resurfaces
Joe Rogan releases apology video after clips of N-word use and a racist story go viralJoe Rogan releases apology video after clips of N-word use and a racist story go viral
Episodes of Joe Rogan’s show are disappearing from SpotifyEpisodes of Joe Rogan’s show are disappearing from Spotify
Hear me out: browser tabs in music player appsHear me out: browser tabs in music player apps
Vergecast: Facebook’s decline of daily users and Spotify’s publisher versus platform debateVergecast: Facebook’s decline of daily users and Spotify’s publisher versus platform debate
Spotify CEO defends Joe Rogan deal in tense company town hallSpotify CEO defends Joe Rogan deal in tense company town hall
Spotify says it’s a creator company nowSpotify says it’s a creator company now
The Joe Rogan controversy is what happens when you put podcasts behind a wallThe Joe Rogan controversy is what happens when you put podcasts behind a wall
Joe Rogan defends podcast and apologizes to Spotify for backlashJoe Rogan defends podcast and apologizes to Spotify for backlash
Here is the Spotify COVID content policy that lets Joe Rogan slideHere is the Spotify COVID content policy that lets Joe Rogan slide
Spotify finally responds to Joe Rogan controversy with a plan to label podcasts that discuss COVID-19Spotify finally responds to Joe Rogan controversy with a plan to label podcasts that discuss COVID-19
Brené Brown says she won’t release new episodes of her Spotify-exclusive podcasts ‘until further notice’Brené Brown says she won’t release new episodes of her Spotify-exclusive podcasts ‘until further notice’
Joni Mitchell removes music from Spotify in protest of Joe Rogan’s podcastJoni Mitchell removes music from Spotify in protest of Joe Rogan’s podcast
Neil Young says he ‘felt better’ after leaving Spotify and its ‘shitty’ sound qualityNeil Young says he ‘felt better’ after leaving Spotify and its ‘shitty’ sound quality
Vergecast: Spotify’s latest Joe Rogan problem, Intel’s bet on Ohio, and Q4 earnings for Big TechVergecast: Spotify’s latest Joe Rogan problem, Intel’s bet on Ohio, and Q4 earnings for Big Tech
Apple trolls Spotify with Neil Young tweets, playlists, and push notificationsApple trolls Spotify with Neil Young tweets, playlists, and push notifications
Why Spotify can’t afford to lose Joe RoganWhy Spotify can’t afford to lose Joe Rogan
Spotify picks Joe Rogan over Neil YoungSpotify picks Joe Rogan over Neil Young
Neil Young tells Spotify to remove his music over Joe Rogan vaccine misinformationNeil Young tells Spotify to remove his music over Joe Rogan vaccine misinformation
Streaming music report sheds light on battle between Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and GoogleStreaming music report sheds light on battle between Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and Google
What qualifies as a hit podcast?What qualifies as a hit podcast?
Ashley Carman
Spotify shuts down its namesake podcast studioSpotify shuts down its namesake podcast studio
This week in audio: podcast ads gone wrong and the news you missedThis week in audio: podcast ads gone wrong and the news you missed
Where is Spotify HiFi?Where is Spotify HiFi?
Chris Welch
2021 was the year platforms came for our ears2021 was the year platforms came for our ears
Spotify’s latest acquisition is about making money off radio shows turned into podcastsSpotify’s latest acquisition is about making money off radio shows turned into podcasts

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