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2020
Shahid partners with Spotify on a music and TV bundle
MBC Group-owned Shahid partnered with Spotify to include Spotify Premium in a new music and TV bundle. Shahid VIP subscribers will have access to Spotify Premium for six months, and the offer is available in MENA markets where Spotify operates.
2020
Spotify partners with Resident Advisor on tour dates
Spotify partnered with Resident Advisor to add localized electronic and dance tour dates to Spotify's streaming service.
2020
Spotify collaborates with Indonesian podcasters
Spotify is collaborating with Indonesian podcasters to make their content available on its platform.
2020
Spotify agrees to acquire The Ringer
Spotify agreed to buy The Ringer, a network of entertainment, sports and pop culture podcasts. Spotify said it expected the deal to close by the end of the first quarter.
2019
Spotify launches The Decade Wrapped podcast
Spotify launched its 10-episode original podcast series, “The Decade Wrapped.” The first three episodes arrived in the U.S. on December 16, with the remaining episodes scheduled to arrive daily over the course of the week.
2019
Spotify reduces annual subscription price in India
Spotify reduced the price of its annual subscription in India from Rs 1,189 to Rs 699, an approximately 40 percent reduction. The offer was stated to last until December 31.
2019
Pro Music Rights sues Spotify over royalties and song removal
Pro Music Rights and Sosa Entertainment filed a complaint against Spotify entities seeking monetary damages. The plaintiffs allege Spotify failed to pay royalties for streams, removed their songs from its platform, and engaged in anticompetitive and unfair or deceptive practices; these are allegations reported in the complaint.
2019
Spotify announces Spotify Kids app, then in beta testing in Ireland
Spotify announced Spotify Kids, a standalone app designed for children and families. At the time of the report, the app was being tested in Ireland as a beta launch and was available only to Premium Family plan users.
2019
Spotify launches Spotify Kids in Ireland
Spotify launched Spotify Kids in Ireland, a music app for children with editor-curated tracks; it requires a Spotify Premium Family subscription.
2019
Spotify announces CFO transition
Spotify announced that CFO Barry McCarthy would retire from the role on 15 January 2020 and that Paul Vogel would become the new CFO, pending shareholder approval.
2019
Spotify reports Q3 2019 earnings
Spotify announced its Q3 2019 earnings on 28 October, reporting an operating profit of €54 million.
2019
Libra Association signs 21 charter members
The Libra Association signed 21 charter members at its inaugural meeting in Geneva, advancing Facebook's Libra digital-currency project. Facebook was involved in the project, and the association said Libra would not begin trading or accepting deposits until regulatory concerns were addressed.
2019
Spotify announces redesigned Spotify for Artists app
Spotify announced that its redesigned Spotify for Artists app would roll out during the week of October 8, 2019, on iOS and Android. The app would display the number of people listening to an artist's tracks worldwide and track playlist additions and follower milestones.
2019
Spotify launches Diwali campaign in India
Spotify launched a Diwali campaign in India featuring three television films with Anil Kapoor and Ishan Khattar, with amplification across digital platforms.
2019
Spotify rolls out Siri support
Spotify rolled out the ability to play music through its app using Siri on iPhone and iPad. The update also lets Siri control Spotify in CarPlay and adds automatic Data Saver mode when the device's Low Data Mode is activated.
2019
Amazon launches Voice Interoperability Initiative
Amazon launched the Voice Interoperability Initiative to enable users to access Alexa, Cortana and other voice assistants from a single device. The initiative had support from more than 30 companies, including Microsoft and other named partners.
2015
Walla releases “101”
Walla released its single “101” on January 20; the article reports that it debuted on Spotify’s Top 10 New Music list and received over 1.2 million plays within four weeks.