The suspension of service from international streamers like Spotify and Amazon Music likely lowered participation. The largest YoY change was in live TV viewership. The percentage of respondents watching live TV channels decreased 5.5 percentage points to 72.0%. Turkey. Time spent with mobile devices in Turkey significantly exceeded the regional average.
Report
| Oct 30, 2024
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how Spotify reached sustained profitability, what a “deluxe” tier might look like, and where the audio streaming giant goes from here. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson and analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
Audio
| Jul 30, 2024
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what to make of Google deciding to keep cookies, whether a Spotify for movies service could work, if people will want to have a conversation with their newspaper, if Disney can be as addictive as Netflix, why there are more Olympic teams than countries, and more. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, our analysts Ross Benes and Blake Droesch, and vice president of content Paul Verna.
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| Jul 26, 2024
Exclusive podcasts didn’t pay off for Spotify: With slower listener growth overall, the company is bringing some shows to rival audio platform
Article
| Apr 20, 2023
Spotify wants a share of CTV ad spending: The audio app is partnering with Roku to capitalize on consumers who use their TVs as living room speakers.
Article
| Oct 2, 2023
On today's podcast episode, we discuss a user milestone for Spotify, whether it needs a rebrand, and where new growth is most likely to come from. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
Audio
| Feb 20, 2024
On today's episode we discuss why Spotify was able to add so many new users recently, how a price increase might affect the company, and what to expect from its podcast investments. "In Other News," we talk about changes in podcast listening behavior and what Tubi's ceiling is. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
Audio
| Feb 17, 2023
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how much audiobooks can move the needle for Spotify, how engaging its app is versus Netflix and TikTok, and how much of its podcast success is tied to Joe Rogan. "In Other News," we talk about how badly AI can hurt your company's customer service and why Google has called for a ban on personalized ads for minors. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
Audio
| Nov 7, 2023
On today's episode, we discuss how Spotify beat expectations, why a price hike is inbound, and the audio streaming company's relationship with artificial intelligence (AI). "In Other News," we talk about AI-powered ads for Google and whether Peacock can survive the streaming wars. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
Audio
| May 3, 2023
On today's episode, we discuss how Spotify added a record number of users, the impact of its price increase, and the latest on its podcast business. "In Other News," we talk about how good people are at recalling audio ads and some adjustments to Netflix's ad tier. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
Audio
| Aug 14, 2023
Article
| Feb 1, 2023
On today's episode, we discuss the advertising industry's recent love affair with generative AI, what happens inside the minds of Gen Z consumers, why Spotify is pivoting, Twitter's new CEO writing the the company's next chapter, how podcast advertising is doing, how much people spend when they go to Las Vegas, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of forecasting Oscar Orozco and analysts Bill Fisher and Max Willens.
Audio
| Jul 7, 2023
“We get a lot of people commenting … previously, the costs of moderation were just prohibitive for a company like us, so that’s been a great boon for us,” Spotify CTO Gustav Söderström said on the Q4 earnings call. Driving engagement: Söderström said AI is also improving the user experience. The tech is helping Spotify refine recommendation algorithms and create personalized playlists.
Article
| Feb 4, 2025
Audio
| Oct 11, 2023
Platforms like Netflix and Spotify would likely gain users and time spent if the ban goes into effect, but they would also lose an important marketing vehicle. Individual musicians and artists who rely on TikTok for discovery would be hit even harder. Creators are split on a TikTok alternative.
Report
| Jan 8, 2025
Roku and Spotify will be the only outliers on the list of fast growers in 2025. It is worth noting, however, that we do not yet have a projection for worldwide Netflix ad revenues, which would likely rank highly in the above chart. Behind the Numbers.
Report
| Jan 28, 2025
That includes legacy seafood brand Gorton’s, which invited local Austin influencers to its Shrimp Shack and held a cooking demo with creator Shay Spence, as well as Spotify, which hosted panels with top-name podcasters like Sarah Foster. Creator platform Kajabi also rented space on nearby Rainey Street. Patreon COO Paige Fitzgerald interviewed creator Joshua Fields Millburn on stage.
Article
| Mar 12, 2025
Note: Our audio creator revenues forecast includes all revenues generated by US-based independent creators on digital audio distribution platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify and independent distribution platforms. It includes advertising, sponsorships, platform payouts, subscriptions, merchandising, and other revenues from podcasts, audiobooks, and digital music and radio content.
Report
| Sep 6, 2024
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why fewer folks are signing up to Spotify, whether breaking out an audiobook-only tier makes sense, and how much a speculative 'Music Pro' can move the needle. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Ross Benes.
Audio
| May 2, 2024
YouTube is the preferred podcast platform among US listeners of this medium, according to Morning Consult. Spotify takes second place, followed by Apple Podcasts and Pandora.
Article
| Mar 15, 2023
On today's episode, we discuss how social media engagement is changing, whether TikTok is the new Google for young people, if the "deinfluencing" trend is here to stay, whether YouTube Music can compete with Spotify and Apple Music, what the road to electric vehicles looks like, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha, director of forecasting Oscar Orozco, and analyst Max Willens.
Audio
| Mar 9, 2023
Spotify has reached a record 551 million monthly active users worldwide after adding 36 million new users in Q2—a growth that’s three times greater than the same period last year.
Article
| Aug 18, 2023
UID has already scored major partnerships with companies like Spotify and Roku that could help fuel adoption. TTD also wants to close its proposed acquisition of metadata firm Sincera in Q1, strengthening its demand-side platform with more robust data as competitors try to capitalize on the industry’s growing signal loss.
Article
| Feb 13, 2025
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| Sep 1, 2024
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