


Spotify is hoping to lure creators with financial terms that are more favorable than Apple’s. “e understand that creators want to own their relationships with listeners, and we intend to empower that,” Spotify said in a blog post. In another change, creators using Spotify podcast subscriptions will be able to download a list of email addresses for their subscribers, so they can further engage with their subscriber base and offer additional benefits.

Spotify and WWE Ink Exclusive Podcast Deal, The Ringer to Develop New Slate of Wrestling Shows Meghan McCain 'Bad Republican' Audio Memoir to Premiere on Audible This Fall Jada Pinkett Smith's 'Red Table Talk' Signs Podcast Deal With iHeartMedia (Podcast News Roundup) Spotify is flinging open the doors to its podcast-subscription program to anyone in the U.S., as the audio streamer rolls out new monetization options for podcast creators as part of its ongoing battle with Apple.Īlong with the broader availability, Spotify is expanding monthly subscription options creators can charge to 20 different price points - starting at 49 cents and stepping up to $150 (in the event someone out there believes they can get that much from their listeners).
