Spotify launches paid podcast subscriptions, and advances two other programs (a little)
Spotify released a trio of announcements this morning. One predominates: Paid podcast subscriptions within Spotify. Continue Reading
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Spotify adds podcast sharing to Facebook, potentially expanding its reach x8
Spotify is potentially extending its global reach in podcast distribution in a collaboration with Facebook, which has about eight times as many users. We tested sharing Spotify podcasts on the Facebook news feed. It sort of worked. Continue Reading
Spotify launches new podcast charts website; initiates an episode list
Spotify is putting its podcasting initiative more in the public eye with the launch of top-100 charts on a public website. Interestingly, Spotify has developed a Top Episodes chart for the USA. We poked around the new product, and reached out to Chartable CEO Dave Zohrob for his view. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: Thursday April 15
Jottings of note:
— Seriously (Podcasting Seriously Award Fund)
— A Squad (She Podcasts)
— A Startup Guide (NPR)
Spotify launches Car Thing: voice controlled, knob-assisted, dashboard-placed, outright challenge to radio and the commute
The rumored in-car listening device from Spotify, playfully called Car Thing, has arrived. The voice-controlled, knob-adjusting device is flagrantly designed to push aside both the car radio, the in-car smartphone, and in-dash systems … for Premium subscribers, at least, who get the device free during an introductory period. Click for pics and more.
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RAIN Notes: Tuesday April 13
Jottings of note:
— Reviews for Good (Podchaser)
— Branded Podcast How-to (FieldCast)
— Key Topic (Instreamatic)
Gimlet Media and The Ringer finalize union agreements with Spotify. Here are salary & other details.
Unionization of Gimlet Media and The Ringer has been completed via agreements with parent company Spotify. Gimlet has 48 union members; The Ringer has 65. Click through for comprehesive lists of job titles and minimum salaries for each job role. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: Thursday, April 8
Jottings of note:
— Power Pressing (Blubrry)
— Refreshed (SpokenLayer)
— Selective Culling (Spotify/Rogan)
RAIN Notes: Monday, April 5
Jottings of note:
— A winner (Evergreen Podcasts)
— Watch for openings (Stitcher)
— Legal hire (Townsquare Media)
— Insider interviews (TechCrunch)
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RAIN Notes: Friday, April 2
Jottings of note:
— Sounds like calisthenics (Univison)
— Segmenting the radio audience (Edison & NPR)
— Directing traffic (Spotify)
— The winner will be… (The Ambies)
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Spotify acquires Betty Labs, creator of live social audio, elbowing into Clubhouse’s space
Spotify has announced its acquisition of Betty Labs, a tech startup which build Locker Room, a live audio conversation space for sports fans. The company says the grab will “accelerate Spotify’s entry into the live audio space.” Other remarks from Spotify sound like a plan to eat Clubhouse’s lunch. Continue Reading
Spotify vs. Netflix: User growth 2015 – 2020. Spotify wins total; Netflix wins subs.
Spotify has only 76% the number of monthly paid subscribers as Netflix, but 31% more total users than Netflix subscribers. Further, Spotify is growing monthly subscribers at a quicker rate than Netflix, closing the gap year-over-year since 2015, though at a decelerating pace. Click through for details and graphic. Continue Reading