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Spotify

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Spotify is a digital music service that provides access to millions of songs, allowing users to stream music online. It features popular artists, albums, singles, and curated playlists, making it a leading platform in the music streaming industry.

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Spotify - Latest News and Updates

• Spotify and Integral Ad Science (IAS) launched new Brand Safety and Suitability Features for podcast advertisers on the Spotify Audience Network in the US.
• Spotify has introduced 'plays,' a new podcast metric to help users and creators see which episodes are most popular, starting this week.
• Spotify CEO Daniel Ek sold 50,000 shares for $28.8 million on April 30, marking his ninth stock sale this year and contributing to a total of $267.8 million cashed out in 2025.
• Spotify's updated app, approved by Apple following a court ruling, now allows direct payment links, which Spotify claims will lead to lower prices and new in-app purchasing options.
• Spotify can now display subscription pricing and direct users to external payment options in its iOS app in the US following a court ruling against Apple's anticompetitive practices.

• Spotify now displays play counts for podcast episodes to enhance transparency and help creators understand audience engagement.
• Spotify has partnered with EA Sports to integrate its app into EA FC 25, offering a unique audio experience for players in Australia and Saudi Arabia.
• Spotify will shut down Findaway Voices on August 1, 2025, with INaudio taking over wide audiobook distribution and Spotify for Authors handling direct uploads.
• In 2024, Spotify paid nearly 300 million euros to French artists, marking an 18% increase from the previous year, with two-thirds of the revenue going to independent artists or labels.
• On May 2, Apple approved Spotify's U.S. app update, allowing Spotify to display clear pricing and purchase links, enhancing transparency and choice for U.S. consumers.

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