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Spotify is okay with Joe Rogan telling 21-year-olds not to get vaccinatedSpotify is okay with Joe Rogan telling 21-year-olds not to get vaccinated
Spotify launches podcast subscriptions, but you can’t subscribe in-appSpotify launches podcast subscriptions, but you can’t subscribe in-app
Spotify is raising prices for lots of its plansSpotify is raising prices for lots of its plans
Spotify’s miniplayer for Facebook launches todaySpotify’s miniplayer for Facebook launches today
Spotify reportedly won’t take a cut from podcasters who sell in-app subscriptionsSpotify reportedly won’t take a cut from podcasters who sell in-app subscriptions
Apple Music pays a penny per stream on averageApple Music pays a penny per stream on average
Goodbye, funky hacks: you’ll soon be able to download albums on the Spotify desktop appGoodbye, funky hacks: you’ll soon be able to download albums on the Spotify desktop app
The Verge’s favorite music streaming servicesThe Verge’s favorite music streaming services
Spotify’s Car Thing debuts as a limited release for selected US usersSpotify’s Car Thing debuts as a limited release for selected US users
‘Hey Spotify’ is another hands-free way to control your music, rolling out now‘Hey Spotify’ is another hands-free way to control your music, rolling out now
Spotify leaks another look at the Car Thing, this time from within in its own appSpotify leaks another look at the Car Thing, this time from within in its own app
Spotify Mixes are new personalized playlists based on your favorite artists and genresSpotify Mixes are new personalized playlists based on your favorite artists and genres
Spotify is launching its own Clubhouse competitorSpotify is launching its own Clubhouse competitor
Spotify says over 13,000 artists’ catalogs earned at least $50K in royalties last yearSpotify says over 13,000 artists’ catalogs earned at least $50K in royalties last year
Go listen to Spotify’s podcast about itself that ignores the existence of iTunesGo listen to Spotify’s podcast about itself that ignores the existence of iTunes
Spotify lets passengers fight over your road trip playlist, disturbing natural order of universeSpotify lets passengers fight over your road trip playlist, disturbing natural order of universe
Final Fantasy VII Remake’s amazing soundtrack hits Spotify and Apple Music tomorrowFinal Fantasy VII Remake’s amazing soundtrack hits Spotify and Apple Music tomorrow
Spotify will let you filter your liked songs by mood and genreSpotify will let you filter your liked songs by mood and genre
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek explains how the company plans to help artists (and itself) make money

The company wants to be at the center of creator monetization

Ashley Carman
Avengers: Endgame directors’ production company signs overall deal with SpotifyAvengers: Endgame directors’ production company signs overall deal with Spotify
DC Comics is launching a podcast universe on SpotifyDC Comics is launching a podcast universe on Spotify
Spotify HiFi is a lossless streaming tier coming later this yearSpotify HiFi is a lossless streaming tier coming later this year
Spotify to let employees keep working remotely and now choose what country they work fromSpotify to let employees keep working remotely and now choose what country they work from
Joe Budden is bringing his podcast to PatreonJoe Budden is bringing his podcast to Patreon
Spotify subscribers surge past 150 millionSpotify subscribers surge past 150 million
This DIY project turns an iPod into a click wheel-powered Spotify playerThis DIY project turns an iPod into a click wheel-powered Spotify player
Spotify now hosts audiobook recordings from YouTuber David Dobrik and actress Hilary SwankSpotify now hosts audiobook recordings from YouTuber David Dobrik and actress Hilary Swank
Ava DuVernay is the newest celebrity to sign a Spotify-exclusive podcasting dealAva DuVernay is the newest celebrity to sign a Spotify-exclusive podcasting deal
Spotify is paying podcasters tens of thousands of dollars to buoy its own sponsorship tool

Anchor promised to find sponsors for small podcasts, but Spotify is footing the bill

Ashley Carman
Spotify’s Car Thing shows up in FCC filings with a new design and bigger screenSpotify’s Car Thing shows up in FCC filings with a new design and bigger screen
Spotify Kids now supports shared playlists, letting parents control the musicSpotify Kids now supports shared playlists, letting parents control the music
Roast your own Spotify listens with this snarky AIRoast your own Spotify listens with this snarky AI
NPR shows are now available on Spotify worldwideNPR shows are now available on Spotify worldwide
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are next in line for their own Spotify-exclusive podcastsPrince Harry and Meghan Markle are next in line for their own Spotify-exclusive podcasts
Spotify says it’s dominating the podcasting market because of a million-plus tiny podcastsSpotify says it’s dominating the podcasting market because of a million-plus tiny podcasts
Spotify tests Snapchat-like stories for playlistsSpotify tests Snapchat-like stories for playlists
Spotify was down for nearly an hour todaySpotify was down for nearly an hour today
These are the best Black Friday streaming deals for Hulu, Spotify, Sling TV, and moreThese are the best Black Friday streaming deals for Hulu, Spotify, Sling TV, and more
Spotify’s about to know way more about what podcasts you enjoy (even if you don’t use Spotify)
Spotify is acquiring podcast hosting company Megaphone for $235 millionSpotify is acquiring podcast hosting company Megaphone for $235 million

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