Spotify Tests Skip Button for Podcast Ads, Sparking Industry Backlash
Spotify tests skip button for Premium users that bypasses third-party podcast ads, drawing criticism from podcast networks over revenue concerns.
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Spotify’s New Skip Button Threatens Direct-Sold Podcast Advertising
Spotify's new skip button feature allows users to bypass podcast ads not sold directly through the platform, prompting alarm from publishers dependent on ad revenue.
British Podcast Awards 2026: Voting Opens for Spotify-Powered Listeners Choice
The British Podcast Awards announces Spotify as partner for the 2026 Listeners' Choice Award, with voting now open across two rounds leading to the ceremony on October 1st.
Spotify Expands Podcast Ads to Amazon DSP with Direct Integration
Spotify and Amazon deepen their partnership, bringing podcast inventory to Amazon DSP advertisers for the first time with direct integration and expanded global reach.
Podscribe June 2026 Rankings: NPR Climbs, Spotify Holds Top Spot
NPR expands its footprint with three top-10 podcasts, while Spotify maintains dominance and new advertisers join the rankings.
Spotify Beach Brings Creator Conversations and Performances to Cannes Lions 2026
Spotify hosts Spotify Beach at Cannes Lions 2026, featuring creator conversations and nightly performances to showcase fan engagement and cultural relevance.
Spotify Launches Personal Podcasts Feature for AI-Generated Daily Briefings
Spotify launches Personal Podcasts beta feature, allowing users to generate AI-powered audio briefings and save them to their library.
Ausha Adds Competitor Tracking to Podcast Search Optimization Control Panel
Ausha integrates competitor ranking tracking into its Podcast Search Optimization Control Panel, enabling podcasters to monitor rival show rankings on Apple Podcasts and Spotify alongside their own performance.
Spotify Reports Q1 2026 Results, Reaffirms Streaming Service Growth
Spotify reports Q1 2026 results, maintaining 761 million users and 293 million paid subscribers across 184 markets.
Spotify Integrates Music, Podcast Recommendations Into Claude AI
Spotify launches integration with Claude, enabling personalized music and podcast recommendations within Anthropic's AI chatbot for free and premium users globally.