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• Have you heard? Skyrim Grandma’s next chapter, Spotify’s CEO shuffle, and a saxophone controller
• As another round of layoffs hit Spotify, Head of Content Dawn Ostroff says goodbye

  Spotify Head of Content Dawn Ostroff is leaving the company amidst around of layoffs. 6% of Spotify's workforce will be let go.

  
• In Third Podcast Purchase, Spotify Scoops Up True Crime-Centric Studio ‘Parcast’

  Spotify has purchased its third podcast property in recent weeks, scooping up the storytelling-driven studio Parcast, which is behind 18 audio series to date -- many of which are in the true crime genre -- including Serial Killers, Unsolved Murders, Cults And Conspiracy Theories, and the scripted series Mind’s Eye.

  
• Spotify Acquires Gimlet Media, Anchor Amid $500 Million Bet On Podcast Industry

  Streaming music leader Spotify is making a massive bet on podcasting -- a burgeoning format that has notably been pursued by a number of YouTube stars in recent years.

  
• Spotify’s Chief Content Officer Leaves Ahead Of Planned Public Offering
• Could Spotify Challenge Netflix With Online Video Platform Of Its Own?