Spotify launching audiobook service, looking to take on Amazon's Audible
Spotify is entering the audiobook industry and looking to give Amazon's Audible a run for its money after it announced that it will be launching its audiobook service in the U.S.
These companies have paused hiring or laid off employees
Here is a FOX Business roundup of the companies that have either laid employees off or halted or slowed hiring.
Barack, Michelle Obama ditch Spotify for Amazon-owned Audible
Barack and Michelle Obama are moving from their original creative home at Spotify to Amazon-owned Audible for the future of their podcasts and production company.
Spotify to slow hiring by 25%
Spotify has become the latest tech giant to announce adjustments to its hiring, following Meta, Twitter, Intel Corporation and Uber
Ford CEO Jim Farley to interview Tom Brady and Jimmy Kimmel on his new Spotify podcast
Ford CEO Jim Farley is hosting a seven-episode podcast called "Drive" on Spotify that will feature him interviewing celebrity car enthusiasts.
Joe Rogan claims Spotify controversy led to 2 million in subscriber growth
Joe Rogan claimed he gained subscribers during his most recent online controversies. Rogan received criticism for using the n-word and his COVID-19 stances.
Spotify suspends service in Russia
Spotify Technology SA is suspending its service in Russia, the company said, refusing to comply with recent laws that require the audio streaming giant to censor content in the country.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s Archewell Audio staying at Spotify after COVID misinformation concerns resolved
A spokesperson for the production company, Archewell Audio, told FOX Business on Thursday that in an effort to mitigate the spread of misinformation, they are committed to working with the content streamer to continue the conversation surrounding transparency regarding Spotify’s policies and practices.
Spotify returns after outage causes disruption
Spotify, the largest subscription-based streaming service, crashed for several hours on Tuesday. According to Variety, Spotify has over 406 million total monthly active users.
Spotify’s deal with Joe Rogan is reportedly worth ‘at least’ $200 million ‘with the possibility of more’
Joe Rogan is the #1 podcaster for Spotify thanks to his show "The Joe Rogan Experience."
Joe Rogan turns down Rumble's $100M offer
Joe Rogan, the popular podcast host at the center of the Spotify controversy, has reportedly turned down a $100 million offer to leave the streamer for Canada-based video platform Rumble.
Spotify exec: Joe Rogan saga has been ‘real learning experience’
Spotify's Chief Content Officer Dawn Ostroff says the recent controversy surrounding popular podcast host Joe Rogan has been a "real learning experience" for the company.
Alleged sex traffickers, rapists, antisemites remain on Spotify without issue while Rogan faces boycott calls
Cosby, R. Kelly, Gary Glitter and others remain on Spotify without complaint
Rumble offers Joe Rogan $100M contract amid Spotify controversy
Rumble has offered Joe Rogan a $100 million deal to join the Canada-based video platform in an attempt to woo the popular podcast host away from Spotify.
Joe Rogan apologizes for past use of N-word after clips resurface: 'I clearly have f---ed up'
Joe Rogan is addressing the “most regretful and shameful thing” he says he's ever had to talk about.
Jon Stewart weighs into Spotify controversy, says artists pulling music over Joe Rogan are making a 'mistake'
Jon Stewart believes the musicians boycotting Spotify are overreacting.
Spotify user base grew in 2021, CEO says it's too soon to tell if Rogan backlash will slow stats down
Spotify reported that its user base grew in 2021 as it faces public backlash from critics over alleged COVID-19 misinformation on the platform.
David Crosby, Stephen Stills request Spotify pull music from platform
David Crosby and Stephen Stills have joined their Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young bandmates Graham Nash and Neil Young in pulling their music from Spotify in opposition to Joe Rogan's podcast featuring coronavirus-related content.
Spotify CEO on Joe Rogan controversy: 'We don't change our policies based on one creator'
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek on Wednesday addressed the controversy surrounding podcast titan Joe Rogan after he was accused of spreading 'misinformation' about COVID-19
Spotify: How much money do artists make streaming music on the platform?
A look at how much money musicians like Drake, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran and more make by streaming music on Spotify.