Spotify adds podcast discovery to the home screen

May 30, 2025

Spotify improves its podcast game with new discovery tools, featuring personalized recommendations right on the home screen. The app now allows for an interactive comments section and a dedicated following view. Meanwhile, FanDuel takes the lead in podcast advertising spending, proving the industry's growing market. The much-anticipated Independent Podcast Forum has also been postponed, hinting at shifting dynamics in the podcast landscape. Tune in for the latest buzz in the podcasting world!

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Spotify's New Podcast Discovery Tools

Spotify has added enhanced podcast discovery tools to its app, including recommendations on the home screen for users who love podcasts.
It remains unclear how exactly these recommendations are selected by the platform.

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Podcast Advertising Trends April 2024

FanDuel was the top podcast advertiser in April, with Google rising to number 13 in ad spend.
Google's advertising saw the highest spend increase last month, showing shifting trends in podcast advertising.

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UK Podcast Consumption & Tools

39% of UK adults consume podcasts weekly, as reported by Infinite Dial UK research.
Headliner now supports chapters in videos, helping podcasts appear more structured on YouTube.

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