Spotify today announced that the company plans to spend up to $ 500 million on podcast-related acquisitions. The first purchases of this route are Gimlet Media, which Reply to all and other popular shows, and Anchor, which makes it easy for anyone to create their own podcasts. This is huge news for the growing podcast […]
Month: February 2019
Spotify reportedly in talks to acquire podcast company Gimlet Media
Music streaming service Spotify is in “advanced” talks to acquire startup podcast network Gimlet Media, reports Recode. If a deal were made, it would give the streaming service a boost as it diversifies its offerings beyond music. According to Recode, Spotify offers to pay more than $ 200 million for the company. Gimlet Media, which […]