Spotify now allows paid memberships for some podcasts

Spotify has launched paid podcast memberships, allowing creators to offer perks like bonus content, fewer ads, and early access to shows for their most dedicated fans.

The memberships feature is now live in 34 markets worldwide, including the US. Spotify had first teased this idea at its Investor Day event in May, along with AI capabilities that let listeners interact with their content. The company had said these ... [984 chars]