Apple is considering an investment in iHeartMedia, according reports. One source suggests that the tie-in could be more of a major marketing partnership than traditional investment. The discussions between the two companies are reportedly still in the preliminary stages. A Very Different Approach Than Spotify Apple promoting Apple Music or…
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Spotify’s Mixed Q3 2018 — Finally, a Profit?
With substantially lower losses, have Spotify’s fortunes turned around? Not quite. Spotify hasn’t had a good couple of months. Financially speaking, at least. Ahead of its Q3 2018, the company’s battered stock continues to reach record lows. On Tues…
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Spotify subscriber growth slows as paying customer base hits 87m
Spotify has revealed its latest paying subscriber numbers as part of its Q3 2018 earnings announcement. The company ended September with a global subscriber base of 87m people, it has confirmed. That represented a climb of 4m on the 83m subscribers the…
To Attract Subscribers, Spotify Gives Away a Google Home Mini
Spotify offers Premium for Family users a ‘gift’ to forget about a possible forced GPS verification feature. Last month, Spotify scared a substantial amount of its Premium for Family into signing up for an individual account. With losses mounting and A…
Spotify: ‘Our ads business is a real trigger for growth’
How ambitious is Spotify’s ad team?
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Spotify is on an original content talent recruitment drive
The company is hiring for two senior roles in LA
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Spotify gives away free Google Home smart speakers to Family subscribers
New Premium for Family subscribers to receive free Google Home Mini
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Spotify, Google Partner For Free Smart Speakers with Premium Family Plan
Spotify has partnering with Google Home to give U.S. subscribers with Premium for Family plans a free Google Home Mini smart speaker. The offer, valued at $49, is good for all subscribers through the end of the year. Spotify Premium for Family subscribers recieve Spotify accounts for up to six…
Spotify Stock Bounces Off Bottom, Analysts Stay Bullish
Spotify [SPOT] stock ticked upward Tuesday, after days of downward trading that saw the streamer hit an all time low. SPOT stock ended the day at $141.68 up 1.85%. It was up another 1.21% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, trading at $143.40. On Monday, Spotify stock fell 4.88% to close…