Articles Tagged ‘Spotify’

Spotify lays off 200 staff in its podcasting division

The company’s head of podcasting said the cuts are a result of a new approach it is taking to courting creators.

Ads and subscriber growth drives Spotify’s revenue up

The company still ended Q1 in a loss, due to costs associated with both compensation and layoffs.

Spotify makes it easier to turn radio broadcasts into podcasts

The broadcast-to-podcast tool is fully automated, but also allows for customized ad breaks and dynamic insertion.

Spotify launches classes on audio advertising

The audio platform is seeking to attract more advertisers to its platform by showing them how its offering can address their marketing challenges.

Spotify’s content and ad head leaves amid round of layoffs

The company’s CEO said he believed the audio platform was insulated from ad downturns and was “too ambitious” in growing the company.

How placement impacts conversion rates on podcast ads

Spotify data also finds conversions can go down if a brand advertises on too many publishers.

Spotted! Spotify goes big to wrap up another year

High-impact out-of-home is once again the centrepiece of the Canadian component of this year’s “Wrapped” campaign.

Destination Canada and Spotify seek to attract European tourists

A digital campaign uses the streaming platform’s recommendation data to connect users to content about a different city or natural landmark.

Spotify tries to draw advertisers with the promise of a captive audience

The platform’s B2B campaign hopes to attract brands and agencies looking for one-to-one connections.

Spotify and IAS partner on audio brand safety

UM Worldwide is helping test a solution to give advertisers more confidence in a growing area of ad spending.

Spotify brings interactive podcast ad format to Canada

Canadian Tire, Tim Hortons and Mazda are among the early brands using CTA cards, which resurface ads the next time users open the app.

Corus podcasts added to Spotify’s ad network

Ad inventory on Curiouscast shows will now be available through the Spotify Audience Network.

Spotify’s new tool helps brands understand the impact of streaming ads

Spotify Brand Lift is one step the company is taking to address the need for effective measurement in digital audio.

Spotify makes podcast ads clickable

A new clickable ad unit aims to bridge the gap between podcast ads and their call-to-action.