Spotify: Expanded audiobook service & podcast memberships
Two meaningful announcements from Spotify. First, a dramatic expansion of its audiobook listening service. Then, a podcast membership scheme. Continue Reading
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Spotify adds controls to Taste Profile
Streaming music giant Spotify naturally profiles the tastes of its users, using its understanding of a user’s taste to create personalized playlists. Now Spotify is asking for help. Continue Reading
In wake of Spotify “Verified,” artist stream counts plummet … sometimes
Spotify launched Verified, an authenticity badge which identifies human-created music and distinguishes it from AI generated (and AI influenced) music. Started this month, the intelligence feature works by evaluating different characteristics. Click for details. Continue Reading
Spotify’s “Wrapped” Branding Influence … Wrapped
Spotify Wrapped — the annual personalized deep dive into Spotify use — has become a branding meme. We asked AI to comment, and learned that annual Wrapped-like campaigns have increased since Spotify first launched Wrapped, and gave us a three-part answer detailing direct adaptations. Continue Reading
Spotify enables a pure audio experience with new video-off setting
Spotify has launched a feature which harks back to its founding purpose as an audio app — a set of toggles which turn off three experiences. Continue Reading
Spotify reach attains a quarter of Americans (Edison Research)
In its latest Weekly Insight (HERE) Edison Research reports that Spotify’ U.S. reach encompasses 25% of Americans. That attainment is a 317% rise over 10 years, as illustrated below. The metrics represent 13+ Americans, reporting that they listen to Spotify… Continue Reading
Spotify hikes price of Premium; provides broken info link
Some users call it “streamflation.” Some content owners feel they don’t benefit from it. The swirl is about a Spotify subscription price hike charged to the top tier of Premium subscribers, who will begin to pay a dollar more per month starting soon. Continue Reading
Spotify broadens its partner program, widening requirements
Spotify Partner Program, launched a year ago is widening its participation requirements, intending to bring in more podcasters. Three new criteria now define who can get in. Continue Reading
Spotify courts creators with expanded song info
Here’s the pitch: “Spotlighting the people, connections, and stories behind your music.” Spotify is enhancing one of its artist features, and introducing a new one. Continue Reading
From lite to platinum: Spotify’s new subscription offers
Spotify has developed a new array of subscription offers. Rather than the traditional in-or-out model, Spotify is testing a system of three Premium offerings: Light, Standard, and Platinum. Each one provides ad-free listening, with different limitations and benefits. Click for details. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: October 6, 2025
— A most ambitious ranker / University of St. Andrews
— Core strength / MIDiA Research
— Taylor Swift fails miserably to beat first-day streaming record / Spotify
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RAIN Notes: October 2, 2025
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