Spotify's big move on radio
Swedish streaming company Spotify has announced a major expansion into podcasting.
Spotify has announced that it plans to spend $500m this year buying podcast companies. Daniel Ek, the founder and CEO of Spotify, says that "audio - not just music" will be its future and is looking to entice radio listeners to the platform.
Also in the show, a new strategy for ±«Óãtv local radio and "the podcast for older people". Amol is joined by Nick Quah, creator of the Hot Pod newsletter, Peter Kafka, executive editor Recode, Chris Burns, ±«Óãtv head of local radio, Judith Holder, co-host of Older and Wider, and Pippa Sawyer, Wycombe Sound.
Presenter: Amol Rajan
Producer: Richard Hooper
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