Discussion on the impact of Spotify's algorithm on advertising regulations and the possibility of the FTC viewing undisclosed promotions on the platform as a future concern. It also clarifies that artist recommendations may not be due to paid promotions but rather based on user preferences, along with featuring ads from Mint Mobile and Liberty's.
No, Sabrina Carpenter probably isn’t paying the streamer to play “Espresso” every time you’re listening to music. But the app is making changes to its business model that could impact your listening.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers and Andrea Kristinsdotter, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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