Spotify Boosts Creator Monetization, Video Podcasts Soar; New Features Unveiled
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Storyboard•08-01-2026, 11:04
Spotify Boosts Creator Monetization, Video Podcasts Soar; New Features Unveiled
- •Spotify expands its creator monetization program, lowering eligibility criteria for podcasters.
- •Video podcast consumption on Spotify has nearly doubled monthly, with listeners watching twice as many video shows.
- •New features include direct payments for video podcasters from premium subscribers and advertising revenue for free-tier listeners.
- •Creators can now publish and monetize video podcasts directly from third-party hosting services like Acast, Audioboom, and Libsyn.
- •Spotify opens Sycamore Studios in Los Angeles, a new production hub, adding to existing facilities in London and New York.
Why It Matters: Spotify enhances creator monetization and video podcast tools amid surging consumption, boosting competition.
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