Spotify rolls out paid memberships for podcast fans

First reported by TechCrunch at · Updated · 7 sources

Podcast creators can offer paying listeners early access and bonus content through the new feature. The rollout covers 34 regions, according to The Verge, which reports that Spotify first announced it in May. Creators keep 90% of membership revenue and can also offer ad-free listening, according to TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch Spotify launches paid podcast memberships with perks beyond bonus content · Sarah Perez
Engadget Spotify's Memberships program for podcasts is here to compete with Patreon · staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen)
The Verge Spotify’s new podcast memberships let you pay for extra perks · Jess Weatherbed
9to5Google Spotify podcast memberships let you support your favorite shows and get added perks · Ben Schoon
iPhone in Canada Spotify Offers Podcasters New Way to Make Money From Fans · Usman Qureshi
Android Headlines Spotify Launches Podcast Memberships With Exclusive Content and Perks · Sai Krishna
CNET Spotify Launches Paid Fan Memberships for Podcast Creators · Alex Valdes