Spotify

• Spotify is selling brands hard on video ads, says it only serves them when it knows users are engaged
• Nebula scores video podcast deal with Spotify

  That deal will bring content from some of Nebula's 100+ education-oriented creators to the Spotify for Podcasters hub, which currently offers more than 2.5 million watchable episodes of podcasts.

  
• Spotify now has more than 100,000 video podcasts. How’s that working out for creators?

  Podcast creators on Spotify and YouTube keep hearing it: if they post video versions of their episodes, they'll reach more listeners and build stronger connections with their core audience.

  
• Musical guests on ‘Call Her Daddy’ get major traffic boosts, according to Spotify

  John Legend, who appeared on the show in March, saw a 200% spike in his Spotify streams. Madison Beer's went up 155% after her May appearance. Anitta had a guest spot in April that gave her a 150% boost.

  
• Spotify doubles up on video podcasts with Markiplier, Drew Afualo deals (Exclusive)
• As another round of layoffs hit Spotify, Head of Content Dawn Ostroff says goodbye
• Spotify’s video podcasts have gone global
• Spotify is selling concert tickets now
• “Running Up That Hill” streams boosted 9000% after ‘Stranger Things’ shining moment
• Spotify just acquired a company that can make anyone say anything
• Spotify says podcasts will generate more profit than music. But for now, they’re losing money.
• Spotify’s investing $100,000 in African podcasters