Merlin and Spotify Extend Multiyear Global Licensing Partnership

Spotify and Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world’s leading independents, today announced the renewal of their global, multiyear licensing partnership. This agreement reinforces the vital role of independent music on Spotify and provides Merlin members continued access to a platform that reaches fans worldwide. This expanded partnership reflects both companies’ commitment to...
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Evolving How We Lead

Earlier today, Founder & CEO Daniel Ek shared the following note with all Spotify employees. More detail can also be found in the press release here. Team,  In the Spotify of today, all eyes (and ears) are on us. There’s not much we do that goes unnoticed. But that wasn’t always the case. In a...
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Spotify Announces Leadership Evolution: Daniel Ek to Become Executive Chairman, Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström to Become Co-CEOs in January 2026

The following press release went live on Business Wire earlier today. You can also find more detail here in Founder & CEO Daniel Ek’s letter to employees. Stockholm and New York — 30 September, 2025 Today, Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) announced that Founder and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Ek will transition to the role of Executive...
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WPBeginner Spotlight 16: WordPress Privacy Tools, New AI Block Builder, and Smarter Plugin Updates

We’re back with the September 2025 edition of WPBeginner Spotlight: our monthly roundup of WordPress news, plugin updates, and community highlights. This issue is packed with major product releases, new AI tools, and insights from WordCamp US 2025 in Portland. Among the most significant updates… Read More »
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Indonesian Parents Support Dedicated Teen Social Media Accounts


Research shows Indonesian parents and guardians overwhelmingly support social media companies creating special accounts for teenagers. With built-in protections and safeguards, Instagram Teen Accounts support these safety priorities.
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How I Accept Bacs Direct Debit Payments in WordPress

Running an online business means every abandoned cart hurts. My friend learned this the hard way when his anime subscription service started getting interest from UK customers who kept leaving without buying. 😟 The culprit? He wasn’t offering Bacs Direct Debit, which is a payment method… Read More »
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Spotify Celebrates Taylor Swift’s Most Anticipated Album Yet With an Immersive Fan Experience in NYC

Swifties, get ready. To celebrate the upcoming release of Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl, Spotify is inviting fans to step into a dazzling three-day immersive activation in New York City.  “The Life of a Showgirl: A Spotify Experience” will run from September 30 through October 2 (noon to 9 p.m. ET daily), welcoming...
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GenAI, Creators, and Reels Are Reshaping Festive Shopping in India


We are launching a Festive Playbook ‘The 2025 Meta Digital Utsav’, to share the latest trends transforming festive shopping in India designed to guide brands and marketers to connect engage and drive real business impact
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Search Central Live Dubai 2025



For the first time, Search Central Live is coming to Dubai on October 21, 2025!
After events in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, we're continuing our mission to help
you enhance your site's performance in Google Search, live i...
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