Category archives: Gimlet Media

Spotify has acquired three podcast companies this year. Total cost: $404m.

Full extent of expenditure revealed within new SEC filing
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Talk Music To Me: The Future Of Podcasts [Kyle Bylin]

Hypebot contributor Kyle Bylin writes that Spotify’s recent acquisition of Anchor, a podcast production and distribution platform, suggests that it will empower artists and influencers to create their own shows. This would introduce an entirely new opportunity for them to build an audience and connect with their listeners on Spotify….

Spotify is encouraging artists to make their own podcasts using Anchor

Why Spotify’s new strategy could result in a clearer ROI at the platform
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Spotify paid $343m for podcasting companies Gimlet Media and Anchor

SEC filing reveals that Spotify spent €300m on the pair of companies
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Spotify buys not one, but two podcasting companies: Gimlet Media and Anchor

Rumors in the media last week suggested that Spotify was going to buy a major podcasting company. In the end, it went one better than that. SPOT has just confirmed that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire New York-based podcasting prod…

Spotify In Talks To Buy Gimlet For $200M, Investors React

Spotify is in advance talks to acquire respected podcaster Gimlet Media for $200 million, according to multiple sources. Podcasts have been a central focus for Spotify in recent months, as it works to expand beyond music and produce more exclusive content. Gimlet’s hit podcasts include StartUp, true crime series Crimetown…