Spotifyは5月21日に開催された年次投資家向け説明会において、オーディオブック事業の好調な業績を発表しました。再生時間は前年比で60%増加しており、同社は年内に新たなサブスクリプションプランを導入する計画も明らかにしました。
Spotifyによると、オーディオブックの総再生時間は前年比で60%増加しました。100万人以上のユーザーがオーディオブック・プラス（Audiobooks+）アドオンサービスに登録しており、同サービスは年間換算で1億ドルの収益を生み出しています。同社の報告によると、これらのサブスクリプション登録者は、オーディオブックを聴く標準的なユーザーと比較して3倍の生涯価値をもたらしています。
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Spotify has partnered with Peloton to bring on-demand workout classes and curated fitness content to its app. Premium subscribers can access thousands of ad-free classes in English, Spanish and German, while all users get playlists from wellness creators. The new fitness category became available on Monday.
Spotify announced Tuesday it is now offering audio versions of long-form articles from major magazines. The feature launches with more than 650 pieces available to Premium users.
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Spotify has launched physical book sales in the US and UK through a partnership with Bookshop.org. Users can now order books via the Spotify app, with proceeds supporting local bookstores and authors. The company also expanded its audiobook features, including new languages and charts.
The IFPI Global Report 2026 reveals that global recorded music revenues surpassed $30 billion for the first time in 2025, marking the 11th consecutive year of growth. Revenue growth accelerated to 6.4%, driven by gains in Asia and strong performances in subscription streaming and physical formats.
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Spotify and Universal Music Group have signed a licensing agreement that will let Premium subscribers create AI covers and remixes of UMG tracks. The deal was announced on May 21 during Spotify’s Investor Day. It marks a shift after Spotify’s earlier efforts to limit AI-generated content on the platform.
Spotify is rolling out new playback and queuing tools designed to keep listening smooth, including its own version of a 'play next' function. The company has also released an upgrade for offline listening.
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The Zero to Well-Read podcast has launched guided read-alongs exclusively for Patreon members at the Office Hours level and above.