Spotify Newsletter #229
Spotify Newsletter #229
Your Weekly Dose of Spotify News
★ SPOTlight
⭐️ Spotify wants music artists to ‘Get Ready for 2024 Wrapped’
Goodness, is it that time again? It most certainly is. Spotify is preparing for its annual end-of-year ‘Wrapped’ promotion, and yesterday the call went out to artists to make their own preparations too.
⭐️ Spotify is adding music video support in 85 additional markets
Music streaming company Spotify said today that it is testing music videos for premium users in 85 additional markets. The company first ran a video experiment in limited markets in March.
⭐️ You can now add songs to Spotify straight from Instagram posts
When you tap that Add button, the song will get added to the "Liked Songs" in your Spotify library. You'll have to link your Spotify account with your Instagram the first time you do it, but it becomes a one-tap process after that.
⭐️ Coldplay Unites With Spotify and FC Barcelona To Release a Special El Clásico Shirt, Merch Collection, and Matchday Playlist
Spotify is continuing its groundbreaking collaboration with legends from both music and football through its unique partnership with FC Barcelona. This time, the iconic Barça shirt will feature a special Coldplay logo inspired by the band’s tenth album, Moon Music, which debuted at Number 1 on Spotify’s weekly global charts and is available now.
🗣 Podcasts
▶️ Playlists
Gold Medal Gymnast Rebeca Andrade Gives Us a Peek at Her Spotify
Revisit Some of Music’s Most Iconic Hits With Our ‘Spotify Anniversaries’ Video Series
🎧 Streams
One Direction Surges On Spotify—’Night Changes’ Song Nears Top—After Liam Payne’s Death
It’s Never Too Early To Spread Festive Cheer, Our Spotify Holiday Singles Are Here
🖌 Design
🧐 Research
Spotify's latest 'Fan Study' focuses on impact of its playlists
80% of content creators experience excessive stress, says Spotify study
🎼 Spotify 4 Artists
💡 Tips & Tricks
🔥 News
Spotify sponsors ultra-competitive category at Music Business UK awards
Coldplay, next band to feature on front of Barça jersey in association with Spotify
🎵 New Adventures
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📧 Get in touch
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