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Gimlet Media operates as a network of high-quality, narrative podcasts.

Gimlet Media

SoundBetter is a marketplace for music production for sound engineers, singers, studios, and session musicians.

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Parcast is the premier storytelling podcast network focused on creating scripted, story-driven programming.

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Soundtrap operates an online music recording studio that enables users to record, edit, collaborate, and share their recordings.

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The Echo Nest is a music intelligence company that offers music services to developers and media companies.

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Anchor allows anyone to record or upload high-quality audio, host unlimited episodes, and distribute everywhere with just one click.

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Spotify Technology SA engages in the provision of digital music services. It operates through the Premium and Ad-Supported segments. The Premium segment provides subscribers with online and offline streaming access of music and podcasts on computers, tablets, and mobile devices. The Ad-Supported segment offers users with limited on-demand online access of music and unlimited online access of podcasts on their computers, tablets, and compatible mobile devices. The company was founded by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon on December 27, 2006 and is headquartered in Luxembourg.

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Spotify reports strong Q4 performance and eyes user growth

Spotify's Q4 2022 showcased robust performance with strong user and subscriber growth, exceeding revenue guidance.
Efficient cost management and strategic investments position Spotify for positive financial outlook in 2023.
Despite challenges like negative free cash flow and competition, Spotify's focus on user experience and ecosystem enablement presents growth opportunities.

Spotify surpasses user and revenue expectations, eyes AI innovation

Spotify's Q1 2023 earnings call highlighted robust user and subscriber growth, exceeding expectations. The company's focus on long-term investments and operational efficiency drove financial performance. Challenges include industry concerns like copyrights and managing operating expenses amidst growth, while opportunities lie in AI technology, new verticals, and advertising growth drivers.

Spotify reports record growth, eyes AI integration and revenue strategies

Spotify's Q2 performance showcased strong growth and revenue strategies. Challenges include forecasted operating loss and advertising revenue impact. Opportunities lie in AI integration, revenue growth, and podcast data analysis for user improvements.

Spotify excels in Q3, eyes 1 billion users by 2030

Spotify's Q3 2023 showcased strong financial performance, exceeding growth expectations and demonstrating operational efficiencies.
The company's focus on innovation, efficiency, and performance marketing mix positions it well for continued growth and progress towards profitability.
While challenges in managing expenses persist, opportunities in user growth, product innovation, and revenue enhancement are key focus areas.
Overall, Spotify's strategic initiatives and financial performance in Q3 indicate a positive trajectory for future growth and profitability.

Spotify reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes growth in podcasts

Spotify's Q4 2023 showcased strong financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic foresight amidst growth in MAU and subscribers.
The company's focus on innovation, user engagement, and revenue diversification presents opportunities for sustained growth and market leadership.
Challenges in balancing profitability with growth initiatives, regulatory changes, and strategic realignment require agility and adaptability.
Overall, Spotify's performance highlights a resilient business model, commitment to long-term success, and potential for continued innovation and growth.

Spotify reports solid Q1 earnings, eyes pricing flexibility and innovation

Spotify's Q1 performance was strong, with a focus on revenue acceleration, profitability improvement, and innovation with label partners. While facing challenges in MAU growth and strategic adjustments, the company is eyeing opportunities in pricing flexibility, education expansion, and programmatic advertising. The new CFO is expected to enhance financial performance and resourcefulness.

Spotify excels in Q2 2024, eyes growth with premium tier

Spotify's Q2 2024 performance showcased strong subscriber trends, improved monetization, and record profitability, exceeding expectations.
The company's focus on enhancing MAU growth through marketing and product enhancements, along with the potential ultra-premium tier, positions it for continued success.
While facing challenges in a competitive market, Spotify's strategic initiatives and forecasted growth opportunities indicate a positive outlook for the future.

Spotify reports stellar Q3 performance, eyes growth through innovation

Spotify's Q3 2024 earnings call highlighted robust performance, strategic focus on growth and profitability, and a commitment to innovation. While facing challenges in capital allocation and market competition, the company is well-positioned to leverage opportunities in ad revenue, AI investments, and marketplace expansion for sustained success.

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In 2019, Spotify began testing a hardware device for automobile owners it lovingly dubbed “Car Thing,” which allowed Spotify Premium users to play music and podcasts using voice commands that began with “Hey, Spotify.” Last year, Spotify began developing a similar voice integration into its mobile app.

Spotify stays quiet about launch of its voice command ‘Hey Spotify' on mobile

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Spotify is opening up its personalized playlist, “On Repeat,” to advertising sponsorship. This playlist, launched in 2019 and featuring users' favorite songs, is only the second personalized playlist on the music streaming service that's being made available for sponsorship.

Spotify opens a second personalized playlist to sponsors, after ‘Discover Weekly' in 2019

Why the leader in audio streaming just acquired this small sports-talk app.

Watch Out, Twitter; Here Comes Spotify

Spotify has taken a big step toward becoming a one-stop shop for podcasting after buying a social audio-chat app called Locker Room. Spotify will reportedly spend at least $50 million on its acquisition of Locker Room and its parent company Betty Labs in a deal announced Tuesday. Although Locker Room is currently small and dominated by sports-centric conversation, Spotify said in its announcement it plans to turn Locker Room into an "enhanced live audio experience" where fans can interact with their favorite podcasters, musicians, celebrities, and trendsetters.

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Spotify is acquiring live audio sports app Locker Room and its maker Betty Labs — with plans to expand the app's reach into broader segments of pop culture, according to a new report. The deal, which is backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Google Ventures and Precursor Ventures, is valued at around $50 million, The Wall.

Spotify buys sports-talk app Locker Room with plans to broaden reach

Spotify this morning announced it's significantly expanding its selection of personalized playlists with the addition of three new categories of playlists under the heading of “Spotify Mixes.” This collection will include artist mixes, genre mixes, and decade mixes — meaning you'll gain access to a sizable number of new mixes with easy-to-understand titles, like 2010s […]

Spotify adds three new types of personalized playlists with launch of ‘Spotify Mixes'

Spotify is accelerating its move into the live audio space with its acquisition of Betty Labs, the creator of the sports talk show app Locker Room, Spotify said in a press release on Tuesday (March 30). The Locker Room app launched in October 2020 as a digital place sports fans could connect to discuss games.

Spotify Goes After Live Audience Space With Locker Room Acquisition

Spotify Technology is making its move into live audio by acquiring the sports-talk app Locker Room and its maker Betty Labs.

The Wall Street Journal: Spotify is making moves into social audio with sports-talk app acquisition

Shares of Spotify are up a fraction this morning after the company announced that it will acquire Betty Labs, the company behind the Locker Room, which focuses on live audio. Prior to the deal, Betty Labs had raised more than $9 million, per Crunchbase data.

Spotify is getting into live audio because of course it is

SPOT stock is in a slump, but podcasts, high res streams and even hardware could play the part of catalyst to kick it back into growth mode. The post Investors Are Watching for Spotify's Catalyst appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Investors Are Watching for Spotify's Catalyst

Spotify Inc said on Tuesday it has purchased Betty Labs, the company behind sports-focused social audio app Locker Room, to accelerate its move into live audio.

Spotify buys Locker Room app's maker Betty Labs in live audio push

The company said it's acquiring Betty Labs, the creators of live audio social app Locker Room that's focused on sports.

Spotify jumps into the hot live audio trend with acquisition of Clubhouse rival Betty Labs

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) will post its first quarter 2021 financial results and letter to shareholders on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 before market open. The company will hold a question and answer session to discuss first quarter 2021 financial results at 8:00am Eastern Time. Management will answer questions submitted via Slido. Questions may be submitted the day of the call at www.slido.com using the event code #SpotifyEarningsQ121. A live webcast of the e

Spotify Technology S.A. to Announce Financial Results for First Quarter 2021

The company is making all the right moves to dominate the music and podcast industries.

Why Spotify Is Set to Win Over the Long Term

Spotify today announced it's rolling out a new look for its streaming service on the desktop, with the launch of a redesigned app for both Mac and Windows, as well as an updated web app. The changes, which will be made available to all global users, focus on improving the navigation and providing users with […]

Spotify rolls out redesigned desktop and web apps

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Spotify's biggest challenge is its margin profile. It's essentially a subscription marketplace business with flat gross margins dictated by the labels. By acquiring Epidemic Sound, Spotify would backward integrate into owning supply, improve its margins, and own a platform on top of which it could build its own modern label.

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SPOT stock tempting after tech stock sell-off triggered a 29% drop, making the leading music streamer cheaper than it was to start the year. The post Spotify Stock at a Tempting Low, With HiFi Set to Boost Subscriptions appeared first on InvestorPlace.

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