spotify podcasts

• Spotify’s podcast “plays” are a new metric for a booming industry
• Podcasters influenced the 2024 election, so Spotify is setting up shop in D.C.

  On the day of Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration, Spotify will set up shop in D.C. with a brunch and studio for podcasters.

  
• Spotify cuts 200 jobs, consolidates podcast production under Spotify Studios banner

  Spotify is consolidating acquisitions like Parcast and Gimlet as it cuts 200 jobs and builds its Spotify Studios podcast wing.

  
• TikTok star Ari Elkins is building playlists on Spotify Live. Then he’s releasing them through a new podcast.

  TikTok star Ari Elkins, known for assembling playlists, is the star of the Spotify podcast 'Soundtrack Your Day,' which uses Live Rooms.