Spotify challenges YouTube with easier video monetization
Spotify has lowered eligibility criteria for its video podcast partner program to three published episodes, 2,000 consumption hours, and 1,000 engaged audience members within the last 30 days. This ch...
Spotify adds real-time listening activity to Messages
Spotify announced on Wednesday new features for its Messages function, allowing users to view friends’ real-time listening activity and send Jam requests within the iOS and Android apps. The updates...
Google Classroom turns lessons into podcasts with Gemini
Google has launched a Gemini-powered tool in Google Classroom that transforms lesson content into podcast-style audio lessons to engage podcast-listening students and promote deeper comprehension of e...
Media Briefing: Here’s what media execs are prioritizing in 2026
This week’s Media Briefing looks at the main business areas publishing executives have their sights set on as they head into 2026, recalibrating around AI advertising revenue opportunities, brand ma...