Spotify news and trends

Revolut Backer Shifts Focus to Existing Deals
Investments // October 23, 2025

One of Europe’s top venture capital (VC) firms is reportedly closing to external investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Spotify Names Co-CEOs as Founder Daniel Ek Steps Back
Personnel // September 30, 2025

Spotify’s chief executive is leaving that job as the streaming music platform names co-CEOs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Spotify Rolls Out New Filters, Disclosure Rules for AI Content
Artificial Intelligence // September 25, 2025

Spotify is stepping up its defense against artificial intelligence-driven spam, impersonation and opaque content with a three-part policy focused on filtering, disclosure and identity protections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Spotify Says How Users Pay as Important as What They Play
Payment Methods // September 15, 2025

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Interviews & Exclusives
Beyond Flat Fees: The Rise of Hybrid Subscription Models

February 13, 2025
New models. New ads. New pricing tiers. The subscription economy has been active, to say the least, with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan revealing TV screens have now surpassed mobile as the primary device for YouTube viewing in the U.S. This milestone shows YouTube is no longer just a video platform — as Mohan noted: “YouTube […]

Shopify’s Surge Can’t Keep CE 100 Index From Slipping 1.5%

November 18, 2024
The scorching post-election rally that lifted stocks across all market capitalizations and verticals paused this past week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

CE 100 Index Loses 2.1% but ‘Have Fun’ Pillar Gains Ground

April 08, 2024
It was a week of widespread losses for the CE 100 Index. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Spotify Debuts EdTech as Streaming Platforms Ride Lifelong Learning

April 01, 2024
Gone are the days when learning was confined to traditional classrooms and heavy textbooks. Today, knowledge is increasingly accessible to anyone with an internet connection, with digital platforms serving as...

Quick Reads
Revolut Backer Shifts Focus to Existing Deals

October 23, 2025
One of Europe’s top venture capital (VC) firms is reportedly closing to external investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Spotify Names Co-CEOs as Founder Daniel Ek Steps Back

September 30, 2025
Spotify’s chief executive is leaving that job as the streaming music platform names co-CEOs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Spotify Brings Back Messaging Feature for Subscribers

August 26, 2025
Spotify is launching a messaging feature for its free and premium subscribers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Spotify Says Apple Approved App Update With Links to Purchase

May 02, 2025
Spotify said Friday (May 2) that Apple approved a U.S. app update that Spotify submitted Thursday (May 1) after a court ruling in the lawsuit Epic Games brought against Apple....