Spotify: UK adverts boom helps sales and profit surge Business Profit at the UK arm of Spotify increased thanks to its revenue jumping closer to the £300m during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The music streaming giant has reported a pre-tax profit of £22.3m for 2023, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. The total comes after Spotify posted a pre-tax profit [...]
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Spotify rises after smashing records just months after layoffs Media Spotify shares jumped over 12 per cent on Tuesday after it broke a profit record in its first quarter, surpassing one billion euros (£860m) for the first time.
Spotify to hike price of ad-free premium service to almost £12 April 9, 2024 A Spotify spokesperson told City A.M. they did it “so that we can keep innovating and delivering value to fans, the music industry, and creators on our platform, we occasionally update our prices".
‘The superstars are getting smaller’: Why emerging artists are Spotify’s golden ticket March 23, 2024 Despite industry concerns about the viability of these platforms as a way for small artists to make money, according to Spotify’s yearly report into music streaming Loud & Clear - it's starting to actually make money.
EU set to fine Apple €500m over music streaming misconduct February 18, 2024 The European Commission is reportedly due to hit Apple with its first ever fine against the company following an antitrust investigation into its music streaming business.
Spotify share price jumps on record subscriber numbers despite £64m loss February 6, 2024 Spotify shares surged eight per cent on Tuesday after the streamer said it has hit a new record number of subscribers.
Spotify finance chief to depart following layoffs and share sale controversy December 8, 2023 Spotify’s chief of finance Paul Vogel is set to step down in March next year in the wake of a recent mass culling at the streaming giant.
Spotify to slash 1,500 jobs as tech sector layoffs continue December 4, 2023 Spotify has reportedly revealed plans to trim its workforce by 1,500 employees, making up 17 per cent of its staff, as it looks to continue streamlining costs.
Spotify turns new page with audiobook deal to rival Amazon October 4, 2023 Spotify has inked deals with major publishers to bring audiobooks into its ever-expanding audio empire. Starting today, paying subscribers in the UK and Australia can listen to 15 hours of audiobooks on the Swedish streaming platform at no extra cost. Plans for a US launch are close by in the pipeline. Spotify users can pay [...]