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Spotify Unveils New Advertising Partnerships and Product Updates

Earlier this year during Spotify Advance, we announced a series of updates to make advertising on Spotify more flexible and automated. Today, we’re building on that momentum with a powerful suite of new partnerships and product features designed to make it even easier for advertisers to buy, create, and measure success on Spotify. New partnerships...
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Spotify Gives You Even More Control With the Ability to Exclude Tracks From Your Taste Profile

Personalization is at the heart of Spotify. When you ask listeners what they love most about Spotify, more than 81% cite our personalization, and we’re always evolving to help you create a listening journey that’s uniquely yours. Starting today, you can exclude individual tracks from your Taste Profile, in addition to playlists. Your Taste Profile...
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Las fans están impulsando el boom de las artistas femeninas en Colombia

En Colombia, el sonido del éxito de las artistas femeninas es inconfundible, y gran parte de ese impulso viene de las fans mujeres. Según datos de Spotify, el 58% de quienes escuchan a artistas femeninas en el país son mujeres, lo que refleja un ecosistema vibrante donde se apoyan y se elevan entre sí. Y...
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Women Fans Are Powering the Rise of Female Artists in Colombia

In Colombia, the sound of success for female artists is unmistakable, and much of that success is fueled by female fans. According to Spotify data, 58% of listeners of female artists in the country are women, highlighting a vibrant ecosystem where women are championing and elevating one another. And the momentum is clear: Over the...
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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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