Spotify adds narrated magazine articles to audiobook offering
Spotify is expanding its audiobook offerings by introducing narrated articles from major publications. The platform will provide over 650 long-form articles for users, aiming to enhance engagement and compete with other media services. Premium subscribers can access these articles as part of their allowance, while free users can purchase them individually.
- ▪Spotify is rolling out narrated articles from top publications for its audiobook users.
- ▪The company will offer more than 650 long-form magazine articles in English.
- ▪Premium subscribers can access these articles as part of their monthly audiobooks allowance.
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Open this photo in gallery:From left, Spotify co-CEOs Alex Norstrom and Gustav Soderstrom speak to company investors in New York City on May 21.Bryan Bedder/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountSpotify SPOT-N said on Tuesday it is rolling out narrated articles from top publications including Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, Vogue, Variety and Vanity Fair for its audiobook users, as the platform diversifies its content.The Swedish streaming giant will offer more than 650 long-form magazine articles in the English language to users with access to audiobooks.Spotify is bringing in more content on its streaming platform to boost user engagement and better compete with AI music startups such as Udio and Suno and larger podcast rivals…
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