Spotify is soaring, but its ad business is floundering. Here's why.

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Spotify's CEO, Daniel Ek, said the company's ad business needs to move faster.

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7 takeaways from Taylor Swift's appearance on the 'New Heights' podcast

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Taylor Swift at the 2025 Grammys.
Taylor Swift at the 2025 Grammys.

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A look at how big of a hit Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift scored with their podcast teaser

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Taylor Swift is set to make a rare podcast appearance on the "New Heights" show.

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Alex Cooper signed a podcast deal for $125 million. She learned one of her top negotiating tips from her mom.

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Alex Cooper says she practices what she wants to say out loud before negotiations.

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Jon Stewart dismisses the idea that Democrats need their own Joe Rogan: 'It's all these people that have never really listened to him'

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Jon Stewart is back.
Jon Stewart dismissed the idea that Democrats need their own Joe Rogan-like media personality.

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Substack has been ramping up in-person events, with creators hosting readings, debates, and more

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Sophia Efthimiatou and Matt Starr are behind Substack's latest IRL events.

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Inside ESPN's 3-part plan to jump-start its lagging podcast business

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ESPN had shows like "Mike & Mike," which ran from 2000 to 2017, but has fallen behind in podcasting.

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'Your Rich BFF' creator has struck a new deal with Vox Media as the influencer podcasting space heats up

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Vivian Tu, known as "Your Rich BFF" online, is partnering with Vox Media and PS to launch season two of the "Networth & Chill" podcast

Vivian Tu

Amazon's Wondery is launching a new toy line as it aims to build the next big franchises from podcasts

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Guy Raz co-hosts "Wow in the World," which is launching a toy line with Wondery.

Guy Raz

Influencers are shepherding their online followers to IRL events as they look to build communities and make money

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Creators like the YouTubers behind BFDI and Inanimate Insanity are hosting in-person events to meet fans.

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