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

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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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The audio streamer attracted strong subscriber growth despite a price increase.

Spotify Narrows Losses as It Pares Podcasting, Headcount Costs

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Rogan did enough for Spotify to earn another huge payday.

Spotify Doubles Down on the Joe Rogan Experience

Spotify's (SPOT) fourth-quarter 2023 revenues are likely to increase year over year.

Spotify (SPOT) to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in the Offing?

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Rogan's podcast has been exclusive to the app since 2020, with the firm saying its revenue grew by 80% last year compared with 2021

Spotify signs new deal with Joe Rogan reportedly worth up to $250m

Spotify has settled a multiyear deal with podcast host and comedian Joe Rogan, allowing his show to be available on other platforms.

Spotify renews deal with podcaster Joe Rogan, will put show on other platforms

Joe Rogan and Spotify are entering a new deal for his podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” worth up to $250 million, according to the Wall Street Journal, an agreement that will allow the show on other platforms after its exclusive four-year run on Spotify.

Joe Rogan Inks New Spotify Deal Worth Up To $250 Million, Report Says

Spotify has renewed its deal with Joe Rogan, the biggest star in podcasting. The deal could be worth a reported $250 million.

Spotify needed Joe Rogan. And Joe Rogan needed Spotify.

Spotify has locked Joe Rogan into another “multiyear” contract worth as much as $250 million, per The Wall Street Journal, though the audio giant will no longer be the sole distributor of his popular podcast.

Joe Rogan's new ‘multiyear' Spotify deal worth as much as $250M: report

Spotify Technology SA announced a new multi-year deal with comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan on Friday, in a bid to tap into the popularity of his show to drive its advertising revenue.

Spotify signs new deal with popular US podcaster Joe Rogan

Controversies and PR headaches weren't enough to dissuade Spotify from re-upping its agreement with podcaster Joe Rogan, whose show over the past couple of years drove divisions among music fans and artists alike and even prompted some big names, like Neil Young, to pull their catalogs from the streaming service.

Spotify's podcast exclusive days are over as Joe Rogan's show expands to other platforms

Audio-streaming platform Spotify Technology on Friday announced a new multi-year partnership with Joe Rogan that would broaden distribution of his podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience” to platforms like Apple, Amazon and YouTube.

Joe Rogan's podcast is coming to Apple, Amazon and YouTube under new deal with Spotify

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Rogan's hit show is set to be distributed broadly, including on YouTube, rather than exclusively on Spotify.

Joe Rogan Gets New Spotify Deal Worth Up to $250 Million

Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Spotify (SPOT), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended December 2023.

Countdown to Spotify (SPOT) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS

Despite suffering an 80% drop that only bottomed out a year ago, shares of Spotify Technology S.A. NYSE: SPOT have been undergoing something of a resurgence in the twelve months since.

Spotify stock's 200% rally just had fresh fuel added

Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) shares still lots of "room to run", said UBS as it upgraded its rating on the music streaming giant on the back of an expected break-even performance in the second half of 2023. Ahead of earnings from the company on February 6, Spotify's continued focus on improving efficiency is leading to growing confidence from the analysts about management's ability to expand profit margins and improve its overall financial performance.

Spotify upgraded ahead of expected break-even and years of growth

The audio streaming service's stock has shot up 17% so far this year.

Spotify Stock Is on a Tear. Why It Could Climb Higher.

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Spotify (NYSE: SPOT ) stock is up on Tuesday after the streaming company's shares got an upgrade from UBS analyst Batya Levi. That upgrade has the UBS analysts boosting SPOT stock up from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating.

Spotify (SPOT) Stock Pops on UBS Upgrade

UBS upgraded shares of music streaming platform  Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) to "buy" from "neutral" and hiked its price target from $170 to $274 -- a more than 25% premium to last night's close of $218.61.

Analyst Has "Increased Conviction" On Spotify Stock

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Spotify said on Friday that Apple's new plan to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) is "a complete and total farce."

Spotify says Apple's plan to comply with EU regulation 'farce'

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Spotify will launch in-app shopping on iPhones in the European Union (EU) on March 7.  This new offering is enabled by the rollout of the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which prohibits the restrictions and 30% fees that Apple currently places on apps offering through its App Store, Spotify said in a Wednesday (Jan. 24) blog post.

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