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Spotify is the first choice for Nordic podcast listeners

28/04/2021

Spotify is the first choice for Nordic podcast listeners according to a report from Nordic media analysts, Mediavision. Approximately 3 million people in the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden), or 15%, of the 15–74-year-olds listen to podcasts an average day. Spotify and Apple are the two main actors on the Nordic market, with Spotify taking a significant lead. Among those who listen to podcasts an average day, 37% choose to listen via Spotify while […]

Spotify rolls out a Facebook app

26/04/2021

Spotify rolls out a Facebook app letting users of the social network discover music and podcasts and the ability to share their latest discoveries. The integration between Spotify and Facebook comes by way of a new miniplayer experience driven by social discovery. It allows listeners to enjoy audio from Spotify directly within Facebook, without switching between apps. The new integration is rolling out in Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, […]

Spotify Daily Drive comes to Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil

21/04/2021

Spotify Daily Drive comes to Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil containing a personalized mixed-media playlist with the very best of news talk shows, including the relevancy and personality of the hosts to provide the best of audio streaming (on demand, personalized playing and discovery. Features included at launch Short-form podcast news updates from 123 Segundos, Café Expreso, Hechos Podcast, Boletim Folha, El Podcast de Chequeado and Las Noticias de Infobae (AR), among others. A mix of user favourite songs and artists Updates twice […]

Spotify updates its Podcast Charts

18/04/2021

Spotify updates its Podcast Charts with a brand-new Podcast Charts experience including new and more detailed charts, a web experience, and highly shareable features so podcasters and listeners alike can share the word about their favourite shows. With over 2.2 million podcasts to choose from, Podcast Charts are a one-stop shop for discovering new shows and seeing what the rest of the world is listening to. Spotify Podcast Charts features ‘Top Podcasts’ is where you’ll find the […]

Spotify launches limited release of Car Thing in US

15/04/2021

Spotify launches limited release of Car Thing in US, a new smart player that fills your car with music, news, entertainment and more. With the countless hours that Americans spend on the road there are unsurprisingly over 70 million user-generated driving related playlists and curated playlists like Daily Drive and Songs to Sing in the Car. Car Thing from Spotify is currently a limited product launch, available in the US on an invite-only basis and […]

Spotify rolls out new voice control feature

13/04/2021

Spotify rolls out new voice control feature called “Hey Spotify,” to make it easier for users to start, navigate, and search for their music and podcasts without using their hands. This new feature, built within the existing listening user experience unlocks a truly mobile and versatile way for users to enjoy voice-controlled access to their personalized Spotify experience, anytime, anywhere. “Hey Spotify” voice control features To turn it on – Go to Search, tap the mic icon, and […]

Audio is the Number One productivity booster

12/04/2021

Audio is the Number One productivity booster according to a study of 4000 adults in the US and UK commissioned by Spotify during February 2021. The study found that 87% of people believe productivity touches every aspect of their lives, from work and creative pursuits to managing a home and caring for a family. It also found that no matter the task at hand, audio is a key part of people’s productivity tool kits. It helps […]