Channel 4 has unveiled a digital comedy channel for original unscripted comedy – A Comedy Thing by Channel 4 – that will launch on Spotify. The digital-first ensemble channel will be made available to all Spotify users on mobile and desktop. The channel, from Strong Watch Studios,who are backed by Hat Trick Productions, brings a line-up of […]
The music industry has long been defined by an extreme winner-takes-all dynamic. A small number of tracks, artists, and platforms account for the majority of listening and monetisation, while the vast majority of releases never break through. OC&C Strategy Consultants show, in their new AI Music: Artists vs Machines report, that AI has so far […]
Adform, the media buying platform, has announced the next step in its partnership with Spotify. The direct integration of Adform into the Spotify Ad Exchange makes it easier and more effective for advertisers to reach and engage Spotify fans at scale. With the market projected to reach $43 billion this year, this partnership is poised […]
Pocket.watch, the kids and family creator media company, has announced a slate of new holiday programming and premium original content from Toys and Colors, YouTube’s top kids ensemble. This November, families can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the premiere of Toys and Colors Elf Academy, a new 22-minute holiday special, Toys […]
In a new wide-ranging deal, video for sports podcasts including The Zach Lowe Show, The Bill Simmons Podcast, multiple shows from The Ringer, and more will be housed on both Spotify and Netflix. Pop culture series, such as The Rewatchables and Dissect, as well as true crime titles including Conspiracy Theories, are also part of […]
Zoo 55, part of ITV Studios, and Spotify, the digital music, podcast and video service, have announced a partnership which will see ITV Studios content available to Spotify users for the first time. It marks a continued expansion of video offerings on the platform. The partnership will see popular ITV Studios shows, beginning with episodes […]
UpStream Media is teaming up with production company Middlechild to create original, digital-first content designed for today’s on-demand audiences. The partnership marks a flexible business model that reimagines how traditional TV production companies can collaborate with digital networks, bridging the gap between broadcast expertise and rapidly growing online communities. The new slate will feature a […]
Buoyed by surging consumer appetites, the global music market is charting a course towards new growth. Futuresource Consulting forecasts that music streaming subscriptions will exceed 1 billion by the end of 2027, climbing to 1.2 billion by 2029. Meanwhile, physical media continues to carve out a growing niche in this increasingly digital market. “Despite economic […]
Spotify is expected to launch audiobooks as part of its premium subscription in Sweden this fall. Currently, just over 1.2 million households in Sweden have an audiobook subscription. Mediavision’s Q1 2025 figures show that over 500,000 of these households also pay for Spotify, which corresponds to more than 40 per cent of all audiobook households. […]
Channel 4 has announced a move to become the first UK broadcaster to bring video programming to Spotify, with content becoming available to audiences starting later this week. Programming from Channel 4.0, its digital-first platform, will be made available to all Spotify users on mobile and desktop apps. Channel 4.0’s programming, serving 13–24-year-olds with content […]