GoKawiilSpotify rolls out podcast Memberships in 34 regions, keeps 90% for creators
Spotify has launched Memberships, a feature letting podcast creators sell exclusive perks like bonus episodes, early access and reduced ads directly through their Spotify podcast page. Creators keep 90 percent of membership revenue and can set multiple pricing tiers, while listeners can subscribe in a few taps. To qualify, shows must be hosted on Spotify for Creators or Megaphone and meet minimum listener and episode thresholds.
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The Patreon-style model gives Spotify another way to tie podcasters financially to its platform, potentially competing with third-party membership services and encouraging creators to host content directly on Spotify. Allowing podcasters on other platforms to bring paywalled content over via Open Access suggests Spotify wants to pull in creators already using rival subscription tools rather than only serving existing exclusives.
- Memberships is rolling out in 34 regions, letting creators sell perks like bonus episodes and reduced ads.
- Creators keep 90 percent of membership revenue and can offer multiple subscription tiers.
- Shows need at least 100 consumption hours, 100 listeners/viewers and three episodes to qualify.
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