{ "schemaVersion": "1.4.0", "language": "en", "slug": "spotify", "brandKey": "spotify", "canonicalName": "Spotify", "canonicalUrl": "https://brand.com/brand-wiki/spotify", "jsonUrl": "https://brand.com/brand-wiki/spotify/json", "markdownUrl": "https://brand.com/brand-wiki/spotify/md", "name": "Spotify", "oneLiner": "Spotify is a Swedish freemium audio-streaming platform offering music, podcasts, audiobooks and selected video content worldwide.", "summary": "Spotify is a Swedish audio-streaming company founded in Stockholm in April 2006 by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon. The founders developed the service as a lawful, immediate and convenient alternative to music piracy, while also attempting to create a scalable digital distribution channel for record companies and other rights holders. Spotify launched publicly in several European markets in October 2008 and entered the United States in July 2011. Its central commercial model combines an advertising-supported free service with paid Premium subscriptions. Free users receive access to a substantial catalog but face advertising and limitations that vary by device, market and product feature. Premium users generally receive ad-free listening, offline playback and more extensive on-demand control. Subscription formats have included Individual, Duo, Family and Student plans, with availability and benefits differing by market.\\n\\nThe service expanded rapidly during the 2010s as smartphones, broadband networks and connected speakers made streaming a mainstream way to consume music. Spotify’s product identity has been shaped by search, playlist creation, editorial programming, social sharing and algorithmic personalization. Features such as Discover Weekly and Release Radar use listening behavior and other signals to recommend music, while collaborative playlists, listening sessions and sharing tools make the service partly social. Spotify Wrapped, introduced in 2015, turns annual listening data into personalized visual stories and shareable summaries; it became one of the company’s most recognizable marketing properties.\\n\\nSpotify gradually broadened beyond recorded music. Spotify for Artists provides musicians and their teams with audience analytics, release-management tools and promotional capabilities. The company’s podcast expansion accelerated through acquisitions including Gimlet Media, Anchor and Parcast in 2019, followed by the acquisition of The Ringer in 2020. Spotify subsequently invested in original programming, creator distribution and video podcasts. It entered audiobooks in 2022, adding catalog access and subscription options in selected markets. More recent product development has included audiobook plans, AI-assisted discovery and playlist tools, lossless audio, music videos in selected markets and deeper support for video podcasts.\\n\\nSpotify earns revenue mainly from Premium subscriptions and advertising. It licenses recordings and compositions from major labels, independent artists, publishers and other rights holders. Rather than paying a universal fixed amount for every play, its royalty system allocates revenue according to factors including territory, user type and the contractual arrangements of rights holders. Spotify has stated that approximately 70% of revenue is distributed to rights holders, although the amount ultimately received by individual artists depends on agreements with labels, distributors, publishers and collecting organizations. This model has supported legal access to a very large catalog but has also generated sustained criticism from musicians over compensation levels, allocation methods and the effect of streaming on traditional sales.\\n\\nThe company became publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange in April 2018 through a direct listing represented by American depositary receipts. Spotify reported its first profitable fiscal year in 2024. Its principal user and revenue bases have historically been concentrated in the United States and Europe, while the service has expanded across most other major regions. Spotify does not operate in mainland China, where domestic services such as QQ Music are prominent. The company remains active as a global audio platform, with Stockholm as its principal operating center and Spotify Technology S.A. as its corporate entity.", "aliases": [ "Spotify AB" ], "entityType": "corporate_brand", "l1Slug": "communication-services", "l1": "Communication Services", "l2Slug": "media-entertainment", "l2": "Media & Entertainment", "l3Slug": "entertainment", "l3": "Entertainment", "l4Slug": "music-streaming", "l4": "Music Streaming", "country": "Sweden", "headquarters": "Stockholm, Sweden; incorporated in Luxembourg", "operatingMarkets": [ "184 markets across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania" ], "foundedYear": 2006, "founder": "Daniel Ek · Martin Lorentzon", "website": "https://www.spotify.com", "websiteHost": "spotify.com", "parentCompany": null, "owner": "Spotify Technology S.A.", "groupOrHouse": "Spotify Technology S.A.", "listedStatus": "public", "ticker": "SPOT", "status": "active", "enrichmentStatus": "wiki_ok", "typicalProducts": [ "Ad-supported music and audio streaming", "Premium music subscriptions", "Podcast listening and distribution", "Audiobook access and subscriptions", "Music videos and video podcasts", "Creator, artist and advertiser tools" ], "flagshipOfferings": [ "Spotify Free", "Spotify Premium", "Discover Weekly", "Release Radar", "Spotify Wrapped", "Spotify for Artists", "Spotify for Podcasters", "Spotify Audiobooks" ], "positioning": "A personalized, cross-device freemium audio platform centered on discovery, convenience, social sharing and a broad mix of music, podcasts and spoken-word content.", "sameAs": [ "https://www.spotify.com" ], "claimStatus": "unverified", "wikiVerified": false, "updatedAt": "2026-11-04T13:13:52.759Z", "generatedAt": "2026-10-07T13:44:05.066Z", "executives": [ { "name": "Alex Norström", "title": "Co-Chief Executive Officer", "isCurrent": true, "startYear": 2026, "endYear": null }, { "name": "Gustav Söderström", "title": "Co-Chief Executive Officer", "isCurrent": true, "startYear": 2026, "endYear": null }, { "name": "Daniel Ek", "title": "Executive Chairman; former Chief Executive Officer", "isCurrent": true, "startYear": 2006, "endYear": null } ], "news": [ { "headline": "Spotify targets 2027 launch for AI remix service", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify is reported to be targeting a 2027 launch for an AI remix service; the service launch is a plan, not a completed occurrence.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxQOHJwVDFSY2RVM3djcmhLRl90NjYzNGx2MGc4bjl5YWZVRzNUeUZZeFpuOHZMLU1RMUkwM3JGSVQxQ3draDhrYngtLWtIVENBTEtoSmVxUGZLbEw5VzhZdnFGVWZxLVJ2OHMwdGFXdE84cXJSdXcwdG03UG9vYV9pT1NXN0lDR2FjMjZaSlhnWm9UMDRaVGxUQnVIU04wT3lGSjV1bHRSRks3c1o0dkc4WDA0Y28?oc=5" }, { "headline": "Spotify reaches licensing agreements for remix feature", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2026-10-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify reached licensing agreements with Universal Music Group, Merlin and Believe for its planned remix feature.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20261030003264-260410" }, { "headline": "Audi introduces Spotify’s native in-car app", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2026-10-23", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Audi introduced Spotify’s dedicated native in-car application on Audi models. The app was co-developed by Spotify and Volkswagen Group’s Cariad and is available to download from the Audi Application Store.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/its-100-per-cent-spotify-audi-launches-first-native-spotify-for-its-cars-free-from-googles-restrictions" }, { "headline": "Spotify launches native in-car app in the United States", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-22", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-22", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify launched its first native in-car music app in the United States. The app supports specified Audi electric and combustion-engine models and can be installed or updated through the Audi MMI app store.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/digi/2026-10-22/doc-iniwavxm5857745.shtml" }, { "headline": "Spotify launches paid podcast memberships", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-20", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-20", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced its Memberships program, which lets podcast creators offer monthly subscription plans to fans, and said it was rolling out immediately in the US, UK, Canada and dozens of other markets.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/spotify-podcasters-paid-memberships-program/" }, { "headline": "Spotify launches technology.spotify.com to offer its internal tech to external users", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-08", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-08", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify launched technology.spotify.com, a new site that makes its internal technology available to outsiders, formalizing the company's efforts around its enterprise and developer tools business.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/spotify-is-getting-more-serious-about-selling-enterprise-software/" }, { "headline": "Spotify expands audiobooks to over 180 markets", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-07", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-07", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced on Wednesday that it is expanding audiobook access to more than 180 markets worldwide, including regions across Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, making 350,000 titles available in over 120 languages. The rollout started the same day and will continue over the coming months, giving more than 750 million users access to audiobooks; previously audiobooks were available primarily in English-speaking markets plus Germany.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/07/spotify-expands-audiobooks-to-over-180-markets/" }, { "headline": "Spotify's tour with Coach", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2026-09-29", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify is running a tour in collaboration with Coach, which Adweek characterizes as a big grab for untapped brand budgets.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxOdHUxRjI0YUk5WmxYR2ZaaFNISngwSEhqcTdGUXFqSUhlWUJmX2RnN2NnMkZSSE5BenNjd1RFOW94QVBqT1BXSHlLY3g1M29yczM2S25vYzlsTkU3ejZENHg5dDFaZ25sV01vVUYtamNUUlQxYkx6UXVWT2syWnBDa241LUwwUTh6TnlRYURrbm5UMmhDal9nUnVSTy1xYll2WWc?oc=5" }, { "headline": "Spotify launches Taste Profile feature for U.S. Premium users", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-09-23", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-09-23", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify began rolling out a feature called Taste Profile to its Premium subscribers in the U.S. on Wednesday, letting users see how the streaming service understands their tastes across music and other audio and use natural language commands to fine-tune or reshape their recommendations.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/23/spotify-is-giving-you-the-keys-to-its-recommendation-algorithm-with-u-s-launch-of-taste-profile/" }, { "headline": "Spotify expands its podcast partner program to 35 countries", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2026-09-17", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify is expanding its partner program for podcasts, which lets podcasters earn money from ad and Premium revenue sharing, to a total of 35 regions, including Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Poland, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas, this fall.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/17/spotify-expands-its-partner-program-for-podcasts-to-35-new-countries/" }, { "headline": "Spotify launches Playlist Notes and Editor Profiles", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2026-08-18", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify launched a Playlist Notes feature that lets users add text notes to songs, podcasts and audiobooks within playlists, and also lets Spotify editors add notes to official playlists. Spotify additionally introduced Editor Profiles. User-created playlist notes will roll out on iOS and Android in more than 100 markets, while editor notes and Editor Profiles first launch in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand for free and Premium users aged 16 and over.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.ettoday.net/news/20260818/3221006.htm" }, { "headline": "Spotify launches Xirp AI development environment beta", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Spotify launched a beta of Xirp, an AI development environment that works with Claude Code, Codex and Gemini and integrates with Spotify's developer platform Portal to give AI tools context about enterprise services, owning teams, dependencies, documentation and architecture decisions. The beta currently supports only macOS and is available for download, with a free Portal trial environment available on request.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.ithome.com.tw/news/178086" }, { "headline": "Spotify to label AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2026-08-13", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced a new 'AI Persona' label for AI-generated artists on its platform, planned to go live in mid-September, with labeled accounts excluded from editorial and algorithmic recommendations by default.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.163.com/dy/article/L46S8JHE05119FMA.html" }, { "headline": "DJ Mag and Spotify Noteable partner for Miami Music Week livestream", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-03-23", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-03-23", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "DJ Mag partnered with Spotify's Noteable to present a livestream during Miami Music Week, scheduled to take place at Spotify's pop-up Miami studio on March 24 and air on DJ Mag's YouTube channel.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://djmag.com/news/dj-mag-partners-spotify-miami-music-week-live-stream" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces acquisitions of Podsights and Chartable", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-02-18", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-02-18", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced that it had acquired Podsights and Chartable. It said the companies would provide analytics for advertisers and podcast publishers.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2022-02-18/doc-ikyakumy6570938.shtml" }, { "headline": "Spotify removes about 70 old Joe Rogan episodes", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-02-04", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-02-05", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify removed about 70 old episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience on Friday, amid controversies related to Rogan. The article says Spotify gave no explanation for the removals.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-02-05/joe-rogan-apologizes-for-using-n-word" }, { "headline": "Spotify CEO defends content-policy decisions", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2022-02-03", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "During an earnings call, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek defended the service's decisions amid creators' requests to remove content, saying the company does not change policies based on one creator or a media cycle.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://kcrr.com/spotify-ceo-founder-daniel-ek-resopnds-joe-rogan-podcast-controversy/" }, { "headline": "Spotify addresses concerns over Joe Rogan podcast", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-02-02", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-02-03", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify CEO Daniel Ek addressed concerns raised by medical and scientific communities about Joe Rogan's podcast. Spotify said it was adding content advisories to episodes discussing COVID-19, directing listeners to a hub with links to trusted sources, and implementing measures to combat misinformation and provide greater transparency.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.kcra.com/article/spotify-ceo-joe-rogan-controversy/38966284" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces COVID-19 content advisories", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-01-31", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-01-31", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify said it would add an advisory to podcast episodes discussing COVID-19, directing listeners to a resource hub with information from medical and scientific authorities, in response to criticism over misinformation on The Joe Rogan Experience.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/spotify-stock-price-joe-rogan-covid-19-vaccines-neil-young-2022-1" }, { "headline": "Spotify faces artist protest over vaccine misinformation", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-01-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-01-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Joni Mitchell announced that she would remove her music from Spotify, following Neil Young's protest against the service carrying Joe Rogan's podcast; the article describes the protest as opposing the spread of Covid-19 vaccine misinformation on the platform.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2341129/spotify-under-fire-for-spreading-vaccine-misinformation-via-joe-rogan-podcast" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces COVID-19 podcast content advisories", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-01-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-01-31", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced that it was working to add a content advisory to podcast episodes discussing COVID-19, directing listeners to a COVID information hub. The announcement followed public criticism concerning COVID-19 misinformation on the platform.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.hypebot.com/spotify-ceo-ek-responds-to-covid-controversy-weve-heard-you/" }, { "headline": "Spotify faces boycott calls over Joe Rogan podcast controversy", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-01-29", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-01-29", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify faced backlash over its handling of the conflict between Neil Young and Joe Rogan. Joni Mitchell announced that she was willing to join Young's boycott and was seeking to withdraw her music from the platform.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://sputnikglobe.com/20220129/spotify-under-fire-after-neil-youngs-boycott-of-platform-over-joe-rogan-controversy-1092609759.html" }, { "headline": "Apple Music and Spotify launch Lunar New Year playlists", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Apple Music introduced Lunar New Year playlists, including artist-curated selections, a C-Pop spatial-audio playlist and Lunar New Year Radio. Spotify also offered Lunar New Year sections and related playlists in Chinese-speaking markets outside mainland China.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.donews.com/news/detail/1/3192369.html" }, { "headline": "Experts call on Spotify to monitor Joe Rogan’s podcast over COVID-19 misinformation allegations", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-01-12", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-01-13", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "At least 270 doctors and scientists signed an open letter asking Spotify to monitor Joe Rogan’s podcast, alleging that it repeatedly spread misleading and false claims about COVID-19. The claims are attributed to the letter’s signatories.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.latinpost.com/articles/153576/20220112/joe-rogan-under-fire-after-over-200-doctors-and-scientists-call-on-spotify-to-monitor-his-podcast.htm" }, { "headline": "Spotify launches clickable podcast ad cards", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-01-06", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-01-07", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify launched call-to-action cards on its original and exclusive podcasts. The in-app cards display customizable text, visuals and clickable prompts, and can remain visible for up to seven days after an audio ad plays.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.campaignindia.in/article/spotify-rolls-out-clickable-in-app-podcast-ads-at-ces/4vfc81a35e3chr91789yjagzw4" }, { "headline": "Spotify acquires Whooshkaa", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-12-16", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-12-16", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify acquired Whooshkaa, an Australia-based podcast technology company. Spotify said it plans to integrate Whooshkaa’s broadcast-to-podcast technology into Megaphone.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/16/spotify-acquires-podcast-tech-company-whooshkaa-which-turns-radio-broadcasts-into-on-demand-audio/" }, { "headline": "Spotify acquires Whooshka", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2021-12-16", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify acquired Australian-based tech platform Whooshka. The article says Whooshka’s technology can help radio broadcasters turn existing audio content into podcasts and offers podcasters tools to host, distribute, monetize, and track on-demand audio.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/spotify-acquires-australian-based-whooshka-20211216-p59i7o" }, { "headline": "Spotify discontinues Car View", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-26", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-11-26", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify discontinued its Car View feature, which was designed to help drivers use the service in their cars. The article reports that some Android Auto users found the feature missing.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.techtimes.com/articles/268558/20211126/spotify-discontinues-car-view-feature-confirms-working-new-replace.htm" }, { "headline": "Spotify confirms work on a Car View replacement", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-26", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-11-26", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify confirmed to users that it was working on a better feature to replace Car View; the article says Spotify had not provided further details about its plans.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.techtimes.com/articles/268558/20211126/spotify-discontinues-car-view-feature-confirms-working-new-replace.htm" }, { "headline": "Spotify and Netflix collaborate on a dedicated Netflix hub", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-23", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-11-23", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced a collaboration with Netflix to provide a dedicated Netflix hub within Spotify, featuring Netflix-related media. The hub is available on mobile and web and is offered to free and premium subscribers in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and India.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_collaborates_with_netflix_to_launch_new_dedicated_netflix_hub-news-51970.php" }, { "headline": "Spotify sunsets Behind the Lyrics", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-18", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-11-18", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify confirmed it would sunset its Behind the Lyrics feature to make way for the new Lyrics feature.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/18/spotify-finally-rolls-out-real-time-lyrics-to-global-users/" }, { "headline": "Spotify becomes available in Iraq and Libya", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2021-11-18", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced that its services are now available to listeners and creators in Iraq and Libya.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.broadcastprome.com/news/spotify-launches-in-iraq-and-libya/" }, { "headline": "Spotify begins global rollout of Lyrics feature", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-18", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-11-18", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced that its Lyrics feature, powered by Musixmatch, would begin rolling out globally that day to Free and Premium users across platforms.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/18/spotify-finally-rolls-out-real-time-lyrics-to-global-users/" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces acquisition of Findaway", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-11", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-11-11", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced its acquisition of global digital audiobook distributor Findaway. Spotify said the deal was expected to close before the end of 2021; its terms were not disclosed.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.hypebot.com/spotify-acquires-findaway-to-fuel-audiobook-expansion/" }, { "headline": "Spotify and Shopify announce artist merchandise integration", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-10-20", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-10-20", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify and Shopify announced a partnership enabling artists to connect Spotify profiles with Shopify stores and showcase products in the Spotify app. The beta merchandise feature was available to listeners in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the U.K. and the U.S.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2021/10/20/spotify-partners-with-shopify-to-add-merch-to-artists-profiles/" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces “All Years on You” advertising campaign", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-09-28", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-09-28", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced a new advertising campaign called “All Years on You” to attract more advertisers and content publishers. The campaign was planned to run in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Spain and New Zealand through digital video, social media and Spotify audio ads, in collaboration with FCB New York.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2021-09-28/doc-iktzqtyt8518134.shtml" }, { "headline": "Spotify and Delta partner on in-flight audio content", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-09-02", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-09-02", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify and Delta announced a partnership under which Spotify would take over the audio section of Delta’s in-flight seatback entertainment, making selected playlists and podcasts available to passengers.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.macrumors.com/2021/09/02/spotify-in-flight-music-service-delta/" }, { "headline": "Spotify and GIPHY partner to connect GIFs with music", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-07-22", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-07-22", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced a partnership with GIPHY that enables users to discover music through Spotify-linked GIFs, with a button linking to the artist’s music on Spotify.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2021/07/22/spotify-partners-with-giphy-to-connect-users-with-artists-music-via-gifs/" }, { "headline": "Spotify and Jemele Hill expand podcast partnership", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-23", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-23", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify and Jemele Hill announced an expansion of their partnership, including a third season of Jemele Hill Is Unbothered and Hill's own podcast network, The Unbothered Network.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://thesource.com/2021/06/23/jemele-hill-spotify-deal/" }, { "headline": "Spotify acquires Podz", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-18", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-18", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify acquired podcast discovery service Podz, saying the acquisition would help boost its podcast discovery capabilities.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.imore.com/spotify-has-acquired-podz-boost-its-podcast-discovery-features" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces acquisition of Podz", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-17", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-17", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced its acquisition of Podz, a podcast discovery startup. Spotify said Podz’s technology would complement and accelerate its podcast discovery efforts.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/17/spotify-acquires-podz-a-podcast-discovery-app/" }, { "headline": "Spotify launches Greenroom live audio app", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-16", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-16", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify launched Greenroom, a mobile app that allows Spotify users worldwide to join or host live audio rooms and optionally turn conversations into podcasts.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.yahoo.com/news/spotify-launches-live-audio-app-130048483.html" }, { "headline": "Spotify launches Greenroom social audio app", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-16", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-17", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify released Greenroom, a social audio app for iOS and Android that lets users host live conversations across topics including sports, music and culture.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2021-06-17/doc-ikqcfnca1566996.shtml" }, { "headline": "Spotify launches Only You and Blend", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-02", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-02", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify launched Only You, a personalized in-app music experience, and debuted Blend, a feature for creating a personalized playlist with a friend; Blend was in beta.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/02/spotify-rolls-out-new-personalized-experiences-and-playlists-including-a-mid-year-review-and-a-blended-mix-with-a-friend/" }, { "headline": "Spotify and Storytel announce audiobook partnership", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-05-20", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-05-20", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced a partnership with Storytel that will let existing Storytel subscribers link their accounts and access audiobooks in Spotify’s app; the integration was planned to go live later in 2021.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2021/05/20/spotify-expands-into-the-audiobooks-market-by-partnering-with-storytel/" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces virtual concert series", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-05-19", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-05-19", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced a new feature offering a series of prerecorded virtual concert shows, with the first shows scheduled for May and June.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2021/05/19/spotify-launches-a-virtual-concert-series-with-the-black-keys-and-more/" }, { "headline": "Spotify partners with AleXa and Bader AlShuaibi for RADAR Korea collaboration", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-05-18", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-05-18", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify oversaw a RADAR Korea collaboration between AleXa and Bader AlShuaibi, including the song “Is It On” and promotional support. The song was scheduled for release on May 21.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/299036/20210518/spotify-announces-collaboration-k-pop-artists-radar-korea-alexa-first.htm" }, { "headline": "Spotify rolls out paid podcast subscriptions", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-04-27", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-04-27", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify began rolling out paid podcast subscriptions in the United States through its Anchor podcast creation tool. Creators can designate selected episodes as subscriber-only content and publish them on Spotify and other platforms.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://mobilesyrup.com/2021/04/27/spotify-podcast-subscription-service/" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces access to its audio ads marketplace for Anchor creators", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-04-27", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-04-27", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced it is opening its Spotify Audience Network audio ads marketplace to selected independent podcasters using Anchor. It said rollout would begin with 50 creators on May 1 and expand over time.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2021/04/27/spotify-launches-paid-podcasts-through-new-anchor-feature/" }, { "headline": "Spotify raises subscription prices in the US, Europe and UK", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-04-27", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-04-27", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify reported raising the US Premium Family Plan price from $14.99 to $15.99 per month and raising prices on multiple plans in Europe and the UK. A user letter said the US Premium Family price change would take effect on subscribers’ June billing dates, conflicting with the article’s statement that prices had already been raised; the event date is therefore the source publication date.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.hypebot.com/spotify-raises-family-price-in-us-more-plans-in-other-countries/" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces plans for podcasters to bring existing subscriptions into its app", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-04-27", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-04-27", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced plans to launch a feature that would let podcasters who already run subscription businesses outside Spotify bring them into the app; the article says the details were unclear and the technology was being built.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/27/22404273/spotify-podcast-subscriptions-monetize-subscriber-shows" }, { "headline": "Facebook and Spotify roll out in-app streaming integration", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-04-26", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-04-26", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Facebook and Spotify rolled out an integration that lets Facebook users stream Spotify music and podcasts through a miniplayer in the Facebook app. The feature was rolling out globally, with availability specified in the United States and 26 other countries.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2021/04/26/facebook-introduces-a-new-miniplayer-that-streams-spotify-within-the-facebook-app/" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces mini player within Facebook", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-04-26", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-04-27", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced a mini player experience within the Facebook app. The feature lets Spotify Premium subscribers play Spotify links without leaving Facebook and was being rolled out in the listed markets.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.ubergizmo.com/2021/04/spotify-mini-player-facebook/" }, { "headline": "Spotify launches Car Thing", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2021-04-14", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify launched Car Thing, a smart player available to select users in the United States. The device requires a Spotify Premium account; the article says it is available free to Premium customers plus shipping.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://au.pcmag.com/music-audio/86612/spotify-launches-voice-controlled-car-thing" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces limited U.S. release of Car Thing", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-04-13", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-04-13", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced a limited U.S. release of Car Thing, its first hardware device, for Spotify Premium subscribers. The device was offered for free plus shipping on an invite-only basis.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2021/04/13/spotify-launches-an-in-car-entertainment-system-car-thing/" }, { "headline": "Spotify collaborates with Issam Al-Najjar through RADAR MENA", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-04-08", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-04-08", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced a collaboration with Issam Al-Najjar as its latest RADAR artist in MENA. The collaboration includes a planned release of “Turning Me Up” with Loud Luxury and Ali Gatie.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.arabnews.com/media/spotify-collaborates-with-jordanian-viral-star-issam-al-najjar-1839571" }, { "headline": "Spotify acquires Betty Labs", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-03-31", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Spotify acquired Betty Labs, the creators of the Locker Room social live audio app.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.itbear.com.cn/html/2021-03/401899.html" }, { "headline": "Spotify acquires Locker Room and Betty Labs", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2021-03-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify acquired the sports talk app Locker Room and its parent company, Betty Labs, for an undisclosed sum. Spotify plans to expand Locker Room into a service offering sports, music and cultural programming, as well as interactive features.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://pitchfork.com/news/spotify-acquires-live-audio-app-locker-room-to-build-clubhouse-competitor/" }, { "headline": "Spotify acquires Betty Labs", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-03-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-04-02", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced on March 30 that it had purchased live audio studio Betty Labs, whose best-known audio product was the sports-events app Locker Room.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.rcinet.ca/en/2021/04/02/spotify-acquired-betty-labs-entering-live-audio-and-facing-up-to-clubhouse/" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces acquisition of Betty Labs", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-03-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-03-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced its acquisition of Betty Labs, the creator of the live audio app Locker Room.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/03/30/spotify-acquires-clubhouse-competitor-betty-labs/7059031002/" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces plans to expand Locker Room into a live audio experience", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-03-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-03-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced plans to expand Locker Room into an enhanced live audio experience for a wider range of creators and fans in the coming months; the source describes a planned launch, not a completed launch.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/03/30/spotify-acquires-clubhouse-competitor-betty-labs/7059031002/" }, { "headline": "Spotify expands access to Marquee promotion tool in the U.S.", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-03-25", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-03-25", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced that access to its Marquee tool for promoting new releases would be expanded to all teams in the U.S. through a new campaign management tool in Spotify for Artists.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/25/spotify-rolls-out-redesigned-desktop-and-web-apps/" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces planned HiFi streaming service launch", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-03-03", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-03-02", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced that it plans to launch its HiFi lossless streaming music service later in the year in selected markets. The article says further details would be shared later; the launch was a plan, not a completed occurrence.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://dcdv.zol.com.cn/763/7634833.html" }, { "headline": "Spotify launches in Pakistan", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-02-24", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-02-24", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify launched its streaming service in Pakistan, where users could download the app and subscribe to Spotify Premium.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2285971/telenor-collaborates-with-spotify-to-enable-users-to-enjoy-unlimited-moresezyadaentertainment" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces upcoming podcast seasons and series", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-02-24", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-02-24", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced that the second season of “Tell Them, I Am” would air on the first day of Ramadan and announced a second podcast with Higher Productions, “Renegades: Born in the USA.”", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.arabnews.com/media/spotify-announces-ramadan-podcast-in-partnership-with-obamas-1815061" }, { "headline": "Telenor Pakistan enables Spotify Premium subscriptions through mobile balance", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-02-24", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-02-24", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Telenor Pakistan collaborated with Spotify to let customers subscribe to Spotify Premium using their Telenor mobile balance.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2285971/telenor-collaborates-with-spotify-to-enable-users-to-enjoy-unlimited-moresezyadaentertainment" }, { "headline": "Spotify Audience Network announced", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-02-23", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-02-23", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced the Spotify Audience Network, an audio advertising marketplace for marketers, at its ‘Stream On’ event in Sydney.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://mumbrella.com.au/spotify-launches-new-audio-advertising-marketplace-for-marketers-670074" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces planned HiFi service launch", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Spotify announced that it plans to launch Spotify HiFi, a CD-quality lossless music-streaming service, in selected markets during the year. The source does not establish that the service has launched.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.ithome.com.tw/news/142881" }, { "headline": "Spotify podcast series launch", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-02-22", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-02-28", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "The first two episodes of the eight-episode podcast series Renegades: Born in the USA, made by Higher Ground Productions in collaboration with Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama, were released on Spotify.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2021-02-28/doc-ikftpnnz0202766.shtml" }, { "headline": "Spotify launches its service in South Korea", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-02-02", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-02-02", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify launched its music streaming service in South Korea, with features tailored to the Korean market and paid subscription plans.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20210202/spotify-launches-service-in-korea" }, { "headline": "Array and Spotify agree to produce exclusive podcasts", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-01-24", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-01-24", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Ava DuVernay’s Array signed a multiyear deal to develop and produce exclusive original audio programming with Spotify.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://rollingout.com/2021/01/24/ava-duvernay-partners-with-spotify-to-produce-new-podcasts/" }, { "headline": "Spotify reveals plan for a new drama podcast", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-12-14", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-12-14", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify could launch a fictional drama podcast as early as the following year, according to plans revealed by Gimlet Media’s content head.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-9050567/Spotify-launches-new-daily-soap-opera-podcast-challenge-Archers.html" }, { "headline": "Spotify launches its 2020 Wrapped experience", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-12-02", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-12-02", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify launched its 2020 Wrapped experience, adding features including in-app quizzes, new badges, personalized playlists and podcast listening metrics.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/02/spotify-launches-2020-wrapped-with-new-features-including-quizzes-badges-and-yes-stories/" }, { "headline": "Spotify announces agreement to acquire Megaphone", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-11-11", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-11-11", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Megaphone. The transaction was subject to customary regulatory approvals.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://en.antaranews.com/news/161040/spotify-announces-strategic-acquisition-of-podcast-technology-leader-megaphone" }, { "headline": "Spotify rolls out standalone streaming on Apple Watch", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2020-11-04", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify began rolling out support for standalone streaming through its Apple Watch app; the feature remained in beta and was not available to all users.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/music-app-spotify-rolls-out-standalone-streaming-for-apple-watch-120110400371_1.html" }, { "headline": "Spotify launches music-and-spoken-word format for creators", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-10-14", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-10-14", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify introduced a format combining spoken-word commentary with music tracks. Its Anchor app lets users create shows in the format, initially in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/14/spotify-introduces-a-new-music-and-spoken-word-format-open-to-all-creators/" }, { "headline": "Spotify releases iOS 14 widget", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-10-14", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-10-14", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify released an iOS 14 widget with an app update. The widget provides access to recently played artists, albums and podcasts, with small and medium sizes available at release.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/14/spotify-launches-an-automatically-updating-ios-14-widget/" }, { "headline": "Spotify partners with Chernin Entertainment to develop screen adaptations", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-09-26", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-09-26", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify joined with Chernin Entertainment to develop television and movie pitches based on Spotify-exclusive and original podcasts. The partnership includes access to more than 250 Spotify originals from around the world.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.aninews.in/news/tech/others/spotify-partners-with-chernin-entertainment-to-adapt-podcasts-for-movies20200926210553" }, { "headline": "Spotify, Tile and Epic Games form Coalition for App Fairness", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-09-24", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-09-24", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify, Tile and Epic Games partnered to create the Coalition for App Fairness, an organization intended to highlight developer issues with Apple and advocate fair competition and freedom of choice across the app ecosystem.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.techtimes.com/articles/252820/20200924/spotify-partners-with-prod-co-behind-new-girl-epic-games-and-tile-for-two-reasons-creating-coalition-for-app-fairness-against-apple-and-turn-original-podcasts-into-movies.htm" }, { "headline": "Spotify expands Discover Weekly sponsorship to nine EMEA markets", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-08-27", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-08-27", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Spotify expanded the availability of Discover Weekly playlist sponsorship to advertisers in nine additional EMEA markets: Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Switzerland and Turkey.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-expands-discover-weekly-brand-sponsorship-into-9-emea-markets/" } ], "encyclopedia": { "history": "Spotify was established in Stockholm in April 2006 by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon. Its initial purpose was to make licensed music access sufficiently fast and convenient to compete with unauthorized downloading. The company negotiated with rights holders and launched its public service in several European markets in October 2008. The freemium structure became central to the business: advertising supported broad user acquisition, while paid plans offered a more controlled and convenient listening experience. Spotify entered the United States in July 2011 and then expanded across Latin America, Asia, Oceania, Africa and additional European markets.\\n\\nDuring the 2010s, Spotify’s growth was tied to the spread of smartphones and connected devices. The company developed desktop, mobile, web, automotive, smart-speaker and television experiences, allowing users to move between devices. It combined a large licensed catalog with editorial playlists, user-created playlists and algorithmic recommendations. Discover Weekly and Release Radar strengthened the platform’s role in music discovery, while Spotify for Artists gave musicians and their teams access to performance information and promotional tools. Wrapped, first introduced in 2015, converted listening histories into personalized annual summaries and became a highly visible global brand campaign.\\n\\nSpotify’s corporate strategy broadened substantially in the late 2010s. In 2019 it acquired Gimlet Media, Anchor and Parcast, adding podcast production, hosting, distribution and creator software. It acquired The Ringer in 2020 and continued developing exclusive, original and video podcast programming. This expansion created new relationships with creators and publishers but also exposed the company to labor, editorial, licensing and content-moderation disputes. Spotify recognized unions at some United States podcast subsidiaries, while workers in Germany established a works council in 2023. Swedish employees and unions engaged in unsuccessful efforts to establish collective bargaining with Spotify.\\n\\nThe company entered audiobooks in 2022, positioning itself as a broader audio platform rather than solely a music service. It subsequently introduced audiobook access through selected Premium plans and other market-specific offerings. Product development in the 2020s also included video podcasts, experimental music-video features, AI-supported discovery, flexible playlist creation and lossless audio. In 2023 Spotify announced changes to its sound-recording royalty eligibility rules intended to reduce payments associated with fraudulent activity and very short functional audio tracks. The proposal received mixed reactions, particularly from smaller and emerging musicians.\\n\\nSpotify listed on the New York Stock Exchange in April 2018 through a direct listing. Its revenues come primarily from Premium subscriptions and advertising, while a substantial share is paid to music and other content rights holders. The company has faced recurring criticism over royalty allocation, app-store policies, licensing negotiations, content governance and workforce relations. It reported its first profitable fiscal year in 2024. In 2026, Daniel Ek became Executive Chairman and Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström assumed co-CEO responsibilities, marking a change in executive structure while the business continued to operate globally.", "milestones": [ { "year": 2006, "title": "Spotify founded", "summary": "Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon establish Spotify in Stockholm, Sweden, with the aim of creating a legal alternative to music piracy.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotify" }, { "year": 2008, "title": "Public launch in Europe", "summary": "Spotify begins public service in several European markets using a combination of advertising-supported access and Premium subscriptions.", "sourceUrl": "https://newsroom.spotify.com/company-info/" }, { "year": 2011, "title": "United States launch", "summary": "Spotify expands beyond Europe and launches in the United States.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotify" }, { "year": 2015, "title": "Wrapped introduced", "summary": "Spotify introduces its annual personalized listening recap, which later becomes a major global engagement and marketing property.", "sourceUrl": "https://newsroom.spotify.com/company-info/" }, { "year": 2018, "title": "Direct public listing", "summary": "Spotify becomes publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange through a direct listing.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotify" }, { "year": 2019, "title": "Podcast acquisition program", "summary": "Acquisitions including Gimlet Media, Anchor and Parcast expand Spotify’s podcast content and creator infrastructure.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotify" }, { "year": 2022, "title": "Audiobook expansion", "summary": "Spotify enters audiobooks and begins building a publishing-oriented audio catalog and subscription proposition.", "sourceUrl": "https://newsroom.spotify.com/company-info/" }, { "year": 2023, "title": "German works council established", "summary": "Employees in Berlin establish a works council as part of wider labor-organizing activity within Spotify.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotify" }, { "year": 2024, "title": "First profitable fiscal year", "summary": "Spotify reports its first profitable fiscal year while continuing to develop music, podcast and audiobook businesses.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotify" }, { "year": 2026, "title": "Co-CEO leadership begins", "summary": "Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström become co-CEOs, while Daniel Ek becomes Executive Chairman.", "sourceUrl": "https://investors.spotify.com/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx" } ], "products": [ { "name": "Spotify Free", "category": "Ad-supported audio streaming", "description": "The advertising-supported entry tier provides access to music, podcasts and other audio content without a recurring subscription fee. It is designed for broad reach and user acquisition, but may restrict playback controls, skipping, offline use or other functions depending on platform and market.", "launchedYear": 2008, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Spotify Premium", "category": "Subscription audio streaming", "description": "Paid plans generally provide ad-free listening, offline downloads and expanded on-demand controls. Spotify has offered Individual, Duo, Family and Student formats, with pricing and included features varying across markets.", "launchedYear": 2008, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Spotify Wrapped", "category": "Personalization and marketing", "description": "Wrapped transforms a user’s listening activity into an annual interactive recap covering music and, in some editions, podcasts and audiobooks. Its personalized cards, rankings and shareable visual formats encourage social distribution and make the service’s recommendation data part of its public brand identity.", "launchedYear": 2015, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Discover Weekly", "category": "Music discovery", "description": "A personalized playlist that recommends music based on a listener’s history and inferred preferences. It exemplifies Spotify’s use of algorithmic curation to encourage discovery beyond a user’s existing library.", "launchedYear": 2015, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Spotify Audiobooks", "category": "Audiobook service", "description": "Spotify’s audiobook offering provides access to a growing catalog in selected markets through Premium-included listening allowances, standalone access and other market-specific plans. The service extends Spotify’s content proposition into books and spoken-word publishing.", "launchedYear": 2022, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Spotify for Artists", "category": "Artist and creator tools", "description": "A platform for musicians and their teams to manage artist profiles, monitor audience and release performance, submit music for consideration and access promotional and career information. It gives rights holders a data layer connected to Spotify’s listening ecosystem.", "launchedYear": 2013, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Spotify for Podcasters", "category": "Podcast creator tools", "description": "Creator-facing tools for podcast hosting, distribution, audience analysis and publishing workflows. Its development was strengthened by Spotify’s acquisitions in podcast hosting and production.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "active" } ], "campaigns": [ { "year": 2015, "name": "Spotify Wrapped", "markets": [ "Global markets" ], "summary": "Spotify’s annual personalized listening recap uses user data to produce interactive stories and shareable rankings. It developed from a product feature into a major recurring campaign involving listeners, artists, podcasters, authors and advertisers.", "outcome": "Became one of Spotify’s most recognizable brand properties and a recurring driver of social sharing and year-end engagement.", "sourceUrl": "https://newsroom.spotify.com/company-info/" }, { "year": 2024, "name": "2024 Wrapped", "markets": [ "Global markets" ], "summary": "The 2024 edition continued to emphasize personalized music discovery while broadening the recap experience across podcasts, audiobooks and other audio formats.", "outcome": "Reinforced Spotify’s positioning as a personalized, multi-format audio platform.", "sourceUrl": "https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-12-04/top-songs-artists-podcasts-audiobooks-albums-trends-2024/" }, { "year": 2025, "name": "2025 Wrapped", "markets": [ "Global markets" ], "summary": "The 2025 campaign expanded the annual recap around music, podcasts and audiobooks, combining in-app personalization with fan-facing and social experiences.", "outcome": "Extended Wrapped beyond a listening summary into a broader annual brand and community event.", "sourceUrl": "https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-12-03/marketing-campaign/" }, { "year": 2022, "name": "FC Barcelona sponsorship", "markets": [ "Spain", "Global markets" ], "summary": "Spotify became a principal sponsor of FC Barcelona, linking the platform with football culture and enabling artist-related shirt branding and promotional collaborations.", "outcome": "Connected Spotify’s entertainment identity with a major international sports property.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotify" } ], "scandals": [ { "year": 2022, "title": "Joe Rogan podcast and vaccine-information controversy", "summary": "Controversial COVID-19 and vaccine-related material on The Joe Rogan Experience triggered criticism from medical professionals, musicians and other stakeholders. Neil Young and some other artists removed or requested removal of music from Spotify. The company retained the program while publishing content rules and adding health-information notices.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.reuters.com/world/us/spotify-removes-neil-young-music-after-joe-rogan-ultimatum-2022-01-26/", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.reuters.com/world/us/spotify-removes-neil-young-music-after-joe-rogan-ultimatum-2022-01-26/" ] }, { "year": 2023, "title": "Royalty reform and short-track eligibility dispute", "summary": "Spotify announced a revised sound-recording royalty approach intended to reduce fraudulent payments and limit eligibility for very short functional tracks. Critics argued that thresholds could disadvantage emerging artists, while supporters said the changes could redirect money toward legitimate music.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotify", "sourceUrls": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotify" ] }, { "year": 2022, "title": "Spotify removes about 70 old Joe Rogan episodes", "summary": "In early February 2022, Spotify removed about 70 older episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience. The removals occurred on a Friday amid controversies related to Rogan. According to the source, Spotify did not provide an explanation for removing the episodes. The report does not specify which episodes were removed or the reasons behind the action.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-02-05/joe-rogan-apologizes-for-using-n-word", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-02-05/joe-rogan-apologizes-for-using-n-word" ] }, { "year": 2022, "title": "Spotify CEO defends content-policy decisions", "summary": "In a controversy note concerning Spotify, the company's CEO Daniel Ek addressed decisions about the service's content during an earnings call. The discussion arose amid requests from creators to remove content. Ek defended the service's decisions and stated that the company does not change its policies based on a single creator or on a media cycle. The event was reported on February 3, 2022.", "sourceUrl": "https://kcrr.com/spotify-ceo-founder-daniel-ek-resopnds-joe-rogan-podcast-controversy/", "sourceUrls": [ "https://kcrr.com/spotify-ceo-founder-daniel-ek-resopnds-joe-rogan-podcast-controversy/" ] }, { "year": 2022, "title": "Spotify addresses concerns over Joe Rogan podcast", "summary": "Spotify CEO Daniel Ek addressed concerns raised by medical and scientific communities regarding Joe Rogan's podcast. According to Spotify, the company was adding content advisories to episodes discussing COVID-19, directing listeners to a hub with links to trusted sources, and implementing measures to combat misinformation and provide greater transparency.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.kcra.com/article/spotify-ceo-joe-rogan-controversy/38966284", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.kcra.com/article/spotify-ceo-joe-rogan-controversy/38966284" ] }, { "year": 2022, "title": "Spotify announces COVID-19 content advisories", "summary": "Spotify said it would add an advisory to podcast episodes discussing COVID-19, directing listeners to a resource hub with information from medical and scientific authorities. The company described the measure as a response to criticism over misinformation on The Joe Rogan Experience. The announcement concerned advisory labels on COVID-19-related podcast content and the referral of listeners to authoritative medical and scientific sources.", "sourceUrl": "https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/spotify-stock-price-joe-rogan-covid-19-vaccines-neil-young-2022-1", "sourceUrls": [ "https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/spotify-stock-price-joe-rogan-covid-19-vaccines-neil-young-2022-1", "https://www.hypebot.com/spotify-ceo-ek-responds-to-covid-controversy-weve-heard-you/" ] }, { "year": 2022, "title": "Spotify faces artist protest over vaccine misinformation", "summary": "In a controversy noted in January 2022, the musician Joni Mitchell announced that she would remove her music from Spotify. The action followed a protest by Neil Young against the service carrying Joe Rogan's podcast. According to the source, the protest opposed the spread of Covid-19 vaccine misinformation on the platform. The event is recorded as an artist protest over vaccine misinformation involving Spotify and its hosting of the podcast.", "sourceUrl": "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2341129/spotify-under-fire-for-spreading-vaccine-misinformation-via-joe-rogan-podcast", "sourceUrls": [ "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2341129/spotify-under-fire-for-spreading-vaccine-misinformation-via-joe-rogan-podcast" ] }, { "year": 2022, "title": "Spotify faces boycott calls over Joe Rogan podcast controversy", "summary": "Spotify faced backlash over its handling of the conflict between Neil Young and Joe Rogan. Joni Mitchell announced that she was willing to join Young's boycott and was seeking to withdraw her music from the platform.", "sourceUrl": "https://sputnikglobe.com/20220129/spotify-under-fire-after-neil-youngs-boycott-of-platform-over-joe-rogan-controversy-1092609759.html", "sourceUrls": [ "https://sputnikglobe.com/20220129/spotify-under-fire-after-neil-youngs-boycott-of-platform-over-joe-rogan-controversy-1092609759.html" ] }, { "year": 2022, "title": "Experts call on Spotify to monitor Joe Rogan’s podcast over COVID-19 misinformation allegations", "summary": "At least 270 doctors and scientists signed an open letter asking Spotify to monitor Joe Rogan’s podcast, alleging that it repeatedly spread misleading and false claims about COVID-19. The claims are attributed to the letter’s signatories.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.latinpost.com/articles/153576/20220112/joe-rogan-under-fire-after-over-200-doctors-and-scientists-call-on-spotify-to-monitor-his-podcast.htm", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.latinpost.com/articles/153576/20220112/joe-rogan-under-fire-after-over-200-doctors-and-scientists-call-on-spotify-to-monitor-his-podcast.htm" ] }, { "year": 2019, "title": "Pro Music Rights sues Spotify over royalties and song removal", "summary": "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.", "sourceUrl": "https://lawstreetmedia.com/news/tech/pro-music-rights-sues-spotify-for-failed-royalty-payment/", "sourceUrls": [ "https://lawstreetmedia.com/news/tech/pro-music-rights-sues-spotify-for-failed-royalty-payment/" ] } ], "decisions": [ { "year": 2018, "type": "strategy", "title": "Direct public listing", "context": "Spotify sought access to public capital markets while avoiding a conventional underwritten initial public offering.", "action": "The company listed on the New York Stock Exchange through a direct listing represented by American depositary receipts.", "aftermath": "Spotify became a publicly traded company and continued reporting its performance under the Spotify Technology S.A. structure.", "financials": null, "competitorReactions": [], "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotify" }, { "year": 2019, "type": "mna", "title": "Acquisition-led podcast expansion", "context": "Spotify sought to reduce its dependence on licensed music and build a larger audio ecosystem with differentiated content and creator infrastructure.", "action": "The company acquired or announced acquisitions involving Gimlet Media, Anchor and Parcast.", "aftermath": "Spotify expanded into podcast production, hosting, distribution and creator tools, while also inheriting labor and editorial issues associated with podcast operations.", "financials": null, "competitorReactions": [], "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotify" }, { "year": 2022, "type": "product_launch", "title": "Entry into audiobooks", "context": "Spotify aimed to broaden its audio catalog and create a larger relationship with publishers, authors and audiobook listeners.", "action": "The company launched audiobook access in selected markets and later integrated audiobook listening allowances into eligible Premium offerings.", "aftermath": "Audiobooks became a strategic pillar alongside music and podcasts, with further plans and catalog expansion introduced in subsequent years.", "financials": null, "competitorReactions": [], "sourceUrl": "https://newsroom.spotify.com/company-info/" }, { "year": 2022, "type": "other", "title": "Retaining The Joe Rogan Experience after the Neil Young dispute", "context": "Neil Young challenged Spotify over controversial podcast content and asked the platform to choose between his music and The Joe Rogan Experience.", "action": "Spotify continued carrying the podcast, removed Neil Young’s music at his request and published additional content guidance and health-related notices.", "aftermath": "The decision intensified debate over platform responsibility, artist leverage, misinformation and content moderation.", "financials": null, "competitorReactions": [], "sourceUrl": "https://www.reuters.com/world/us/spotify-removes-neil-young-music-after-joe-rogan-ultimatum-2022-01-26/" }, { "year": 2023, "type": "strategy", "title": "Royalty-system changes for short and fraudulent audio", "context": "Spotify argued that very short functional tracks and fraudulent listening activity diverted royalty money from other rights holders.", "action": "The company announced new sound-recording royalty eligibility and enforcement measures, including a minimum listening threshold and greater scrutiny of distributors and functional content.", "aftermath": "The proposal produced mixed industry reactions, with supporters emphasizing fraud reduction and critics warning of disproportionate effects on small artists.", "financials": null, "competitorReactions": [], "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotify" }, { "year": 2025, "type": "product_launch", "title": "Audiobooks+ options", "context": "Spotify sought to serve listeners with different audiobook consumption 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