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Spotify's Acquisition Strategy
- Spotify's acquisition of Gimlet Media, a podcast content company, is driven by a unique business model.
- Their focus is on increasing paid subscribers, not maximizing ad revenue like other podcast platforms.
Podcast vs. Music Model
- Spotify's podcast model could be more lucrative than their music model.
- Unlike with music labels, Spotify can own or license podcasts, paying upfront and keeping all subsequent revenue.
Anchor's True Value
- Anchor's value lies in its ease of podcast creation and data on emerging podcasts, not its technology.
- This data is crucial for Spotify's content acquisition strategy.