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We've been saying that platform taxes are a growing pain point for streaming companies, and Disney’s latest move proves it. Disney+ and Hulu have removed in-app subscription options from Apple’s App Store, directing users to sign up via their website…

Spotify is expanding its music video feature for premium users to 85 additional markets after initial testing in select regions earlier this year. Music videos are now available on both mobile and desktop, with a seamless toggle between audio and…

Cineverse is partnering with Spotify to bring over 70,000 free TV shows and movies to the platform, including popular programs and stand-up specials. This move diversifies Spotify’s media offerings beyond audio, following its successful integration of video podcasts. Cineverse's rapid…

Spotify reached 246 million paying subscribers in Q2 2024, a 12% increase year-over-year, surpassing guidance by 1 million. The company introduced a lower-cost ad-free plan and saw reduced churn with recent price increases. Monthly active users grew to 626 million,…

Deezer has introduced "Playlist with AI," a feature that allows 5% of its paid users to create custom playlists using text prompts. Following similar launches by Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube, this beta feature is powered by Google's Gemini 1.5…

Alexandra Cooper, host of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast on Spotify, is in the spotlight as she negotiates a potential $100 million podcasting deal with Spotify and SiriusXM. Cooper's three-year, $60 million deal with Spotify ends in December. Currently, she…

Spotify has launched a new feature allowing podcast listeners to leave comments on episodes, enhancing interactivity and community engagement. This follows Spotify's expansion into video podcasts and aims to boost listener retention and podcast consumption. There are now over 250,000…

Spotify's ongoing battle with Apple in Europe revolves around antitrust complaints and compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Spotify accuses Apple of stifling innovation by taking up to 30% of subscription fees and restricting communication about external subscription…