Spotify takes aim at YouTube

Spotify woos video and podcast creators with new tools to better compete with YouTube
Starting in January in the U.S. and other markets, Spotify Premium users will be able to see ad-free videos, and video creators can earn money off those videos.
Spotify Takes Aim at YouTube in Battle for Podcasts
Audio streaming giant plans to pay hosts to make podcast videos and allow premium subscribers to watch them without ads.
Spotify takes aim at YouTube with a new revenue-sharing program for creators
Spotify goes after YouTube's video podcast dominance by removing ads for paid subscribers and introducing a new revenue program for creators.
Spotify will start paying video podcast hosts based on how well their videos perform
Spotify announced on Wednesday that it will start paying podcast hosts who make popular videos on its streaming platform, as the company looks to take on YouTube’s dominance in the video podcast space.
Spotify will start paying creators for popular videos
The streamer is also removing ad breaks from video podcasts as it tries to compete more directly with YouTube.
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