Spotify unveils audiobook features and expansions at Investor Day
The updates include tiered Audiobooks+ plans, new discovery tools, and author expansion to 10 languages. Audiobook Creation Tools powered by ElevenLabs launch in beta.
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Music and podcast streaming service
spotify.com- Headquarters
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Founded year
- 2006
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 5,000–20,000
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Latest news about Spotify
In short: Spotify neared 1 billion global subscribers, expanded its AI remixing tools through a UMG deal, and introduced early-access concert ticket perks.
Company announcements
Spotify announces Reserved concert ticket service for top fans
Eligible Premium subscribers get two reserved tickets for top artists without competing with scalpers. Begins summer 2026 in the US.
Spotify launches Studio by Spotify Labs for personalized listening
The desktop app uses AI to create personalized audio based on user taste, and can integrate with calendars and notes, saving directly to Spotify Library.
Spotify announces new podcast features at Investor Day 2026
Features include real-time Q&A, creator sponsorships, memberships, and personalized podcast generation.
Media coverage
Spotify (SPOT) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights
Spotify (SPOT) ended the recent trading session at $455.60, demonstrating a -3.02% change from the...
Spotify enables direct full-length music video uploads
As it battles YouTube for video supremacy – and grapples with an intensifying AI audio avalanche – Spotify is now enabling ...
Spotify's $5.5B Podcast Problem Just Got Opened Up on The Trade Desk
This is no longer just a niche audio side bet. Barometer's launch on Spotify podcast inventory inside The Trade DeskTTD-- gives advertisers episode-level brand suitability...
The music industry is closing in on a billion global subscribers - with Spotify out in front
The number of music streaming subscribers globally reached 921.6 million at the end of 2025, nearing the 1 billion mark. That is according to Midia...
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