‘The superstars are getting smaller’: Why emerging artists are Spotify’s golden ticket March 23, 2024 Despite industry concerns about the viability of these platforms as a way for small artists to make money, according to Spotify’s yearly report into music streaming Loud & Clear - it's starting to actually make money.
EU set to fine Apple €500m over music streaming misconduct February 18, 2024 The European Commission is reportedly due to hit Apple with its first ever fine against the company following an antitrust investigation into its music streaming business.
Spotify share price jumps on record subscriber numbers despite £64m loss February 6, 2024 Spotify shares surged eight per cent on Tuesday after the streamer said it has hit a new record number of subscribers.
Spotify finance chief to depart following layoffs and share sale controversy December 8, 2023 Spotify’s chief of finance Paul Vogel is set to step down in March next year in the wake of a recent mass culling at the streaming giant.
Spotify to slash 1,500 jobs as tech sector layoffs continue December 4, 2023 Spotify has reportedly revealed plans to trim its workforce by 1,500 employees, making up 17 per cent of its staff, as it looks to continue streamlining costs.
Spotify turns new page with audiobook deal to rival Amazon October 4, 2023 Spotify has inked deals with major publishers to bring audiobooks into its ever-expanding audio empire. Starting today, paying subscribers in the UK and Australia can listen to 15 hours of audiobooks on the Swedish streaming platform at no extra cost. Plans for a US launch are close by in the pipeline. Spotify users can pay [...]
Spotify slams report of gangs using platform for money laundering as ‘work of fiction’ September 6, 2023 Spotify has hit back at an investigation by a Swedish newspaper that said the music streamer's platform was allegedly being used by gangs to launder their ill-gotten gains via fake streams.
Padium: Inside Canary Wharf’s new premium padel club backed by Spotify co-founder September 5, 2023 Spotify co-founder Martin Lorentzon is providing hits of another kind – as the backer of new high-end padel club Padium in Canary Wharf.
How Spotify’s $1bn bet on podcasts failed to make any money August 9, 2023 In 2018, Spotify chief executive Daniel Ek announced the company would invest $500m in growing a podcast business. But that spend ballooned to more than $1bn over the next four years as the company licensed shows, bought numerous production studios and signed exclusive podcast deals with the likes of the Obamas and the Sussexes. Ek [...]
Spotify subscribers hit a high as it hikes rate prices July 25, 2023 More Spotify listeners are tuning in to the app’s services than ever as the Swedish streamer cranks up its premium prices looking to bolster profits. Subscribers to the streamer’s premium ad-free service have leaped by 10m since the previous quarter, up to 220m, Spotify reported today in their second quarter earnings. Monthly active users also [...]