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Spotify

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.

SoundBetter

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

Parcast

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

Soundtrap

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

The Echo Nest

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

Anchor

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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Netflix

Streaming music leader Spotify Technology heard a couple of sour notes from Wall Street analysts on Monday. Meanwhile, streaming video leader Netflix earned some love from the Oscars.

Spotify Stock Hears Sour Notes; Netflix Stock Buoyed By Oscar Buzz

Shares of Spotify Technology SA SPOT, -2.37% are down 2.4% in Monday morning trading after analysts at Evercore ISI downgraded the stock to underperform from in-line.

Spotify stock drops after Evercore downgrade

Apple

Grubhub might be putting itself up for sale, but Spotify might be figuring out its big solution.

Two Commodity Tech Players, Two Very Different Stories

The No. 2 player in the niche is modernizing podcast advertising for the streaming age.

Spotify Takes Its Podcast Rivarly With Apple to the Next Level

Alphabet

American listeners racked up more than 1 trillion music streams for the first time last year, fueled in part by breakout artists such as Lil Nas X and Billie Eilish, new data show. Total US music streams spiked 29.3 percent to 1.15 trillion in 2019 as services such as YouTube and Spotify continued to dominate.

US listeners surpass 1 trillion music streams in 2019

In the past year, Spotify has invested nearly $500 million into their podcasting efforts, spending nearly $400 million on the acquisitions of Gimlet, Anchor, and Parcast alone.

Spotify Makes Push Into Sports Podcasting

Streaming platforms like those of Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT), Alphabet Inc.

Spotify, YouTube, Other Streaming Platforms Exceed Trillion In 2019

U.S. music streams on services like Spotify Technology AB SPOT, -0.65%  , Apple Music AAPL, +2.12%   and Alphabet’s GOOGL, +1.05% GOOG, +1.10%   YouTube rose 30% last year to top one trillion for the first time, according to Nielsen Music’s annual report, fueled by big releases from artists like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Post Malone.

The Wall Street Journal: Music streams in U.S. topped 1 trillion in 2019

Is  (SPOT) Outperforming Other Business Services Stocks This Year?

Is Spotify Technology SA (SPOT) Stock Outpacing Its Business Services Peers This Year?

It's Time To Take A Second Look At The Music Streaming King

2019 was a breakout year for Spotify’s podcasting efforts, and now the company is turning up the dial on its ability to monetize this popular form of audio programming. Today, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Spotify is announcing Streaming Ad Insertion (SAI), its new, proprietary podcast ad technology for Spotify Podcast Ads.

Spotify brings streaming ad insertion technology to podcasts

It'll give Spotify, podcasters and marketers more (anonymized) data about your age, gender, device and listening behavior.

Spotify's new podcast ad tech amps up data tracking

Sirius XM Holdings Inc

Sirius XM generates more cash today, but Spotify is growing much faster.

Better Buy: Sirius XM vs. Spotify

Spotify might have better odds for long-term growth.

Forget Beyond Meat -- Invest in Spotify Instead

As competition heats up, continuing to hit the right notes in 2020 may prove difficult for SPOT stock
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The Spotify Stock Price Looks Unsustainable in the Near Term

Shopify

The SPDR S TR/S&P INTERNET ETF (NYSE: XWEB) has gained about 9% year-to-date, underperforming the Nasdaq Composite Index, which has soared about 34% in the same period.

Rosenblatt's 2020 Tech Predictions: Facebook Stays Intact, Spotify Partners With Video Platform, Shopify Ramps Fulfillment Revenue

Spotify stock fell as investors reacted to news that the streaming music service will suspend political ads in the U.S. at the beginning of 2020.

Spotify Stock Falls As Streaming Audio Service Forgoes Political Ads

Slack

Direct Listings Will Move Nearer IPOs - And Europe

The world’s biggest music streamer is taking a stand against fake news, but the decision is limited to Spotify’s original podcasts and ad-supported tier.
You can still stream “Ice, Ice Baby” and “Sussuidio” on Spotify.

Spotify is banning political ads—but there’s a catch

Spotify will stop selling political ads next year.

Spotify will stop running political ads in 2020

Ever since the run up to the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election (and, arguably, well before that), political ads have become a major sticking point on social media sites looking to crack down on misinformation.

Spotify to ‘pause’ running political ads, citing lack of proper review

Unlike Twitter and Facebook, Spotify did not share its perspective on political ads, blaming a lack of robust vetting tools for the suspension.

Spotify suspends political ads for 2020, taking the opposite stance from Facebook

That means nonpaying listeners in the US won't hear or see political ads, nor will Spotify's original podcasts run them.

Spotify hits pause on US political ads for next year

Spotify hits pause on US political ads for next year, report says

Looking back on the music, social media, trends, and changes that defined 2019 and the 2010s.

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