Spotify Pays Over $100 Million to Podcasters in Q1 2025 Amidst Video Expansion

Music streaming giant Spotify announced a landmark milestone: over $100 million paid to podcasters globally in the first quarter of 2025. This figure reflects the platform’s growing investment in audio and video content, as it expands into the expanding world of video podcasts. The announcement comes amidst Spotify’s aggressive expansion of its video streaming capabilities across the globe, reaching over 90 countries. This strategic move is designed to provide creators with a wider reach and new opportunities for monetization.