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 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 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
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
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 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
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
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
— 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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Whether intentionally timed to coincide with International Podcast Day or not, today’s news from Spotify is that CEO Daniel Ek will step aside. He will be replaced by two urrent execs, in a dual leadership arrangement — they also get loaded into the Board of Directors. Click for the details. Continue Reading
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