Following its long-awaited launch of lossless streaming for paid subscribers, Spotify is upgrading its service for free users, too. On Monday, the company announced that free users globally will now be able to search and play any song they want or play a song shared by a friend or an artist they follow on social media.
Spotify's freemium model and industry-leading personalization drive strong user growth and extremely low churn, supporting a robust long-term outlook. The company's global leadership, data advantage, and bundling of music, podcasts, and audiobooks create a sticky, differentiated platform with high monetization potential. Rising advertising revenues, especially from podcasts, are expected to exp...
With US equities hovering near record levels and economics indicators flashing warning signs – Morgan Stanley is urging investors to seek shelter in companies with robust free cash flows. According to the investment firm, “cash-rich” businesses are better equipped to navigate volatility, thanks to their ability to self-finance operations and growth.
Spotify Technology is thriving despite a tough macro environment, as music streaming remains a non-negotiable expense for many consumers. In September, the company will raise prices in non-U.S. markets by ~9%, which will further bolster the company's margin profile and revenue growth. Spotify's stock has surged ~50% year-to-date, driven by robust retention and progress toward margin improvement...
Rob Isbitts from Sungarden Investors Club talks again to analysts Julia Ostian, Jack Bowman, and Kenio Fontes. Market risks are rising as valuations stretch, yield curves steepen, and concentration in mega-cap tech increases vulnerability.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smartly, the AI-powered advertising platform for creative, media, and measurement, today announced it is integrating with Spotify Ads Manager, giving brands and agencies the ability to run Spotify audio and video campaigns directly through Smartly alongside other major digital channels. The collaboration combines Spotify's highly-engaged environment with Smartly's AI-...
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