Sam Duboff
Head of Marketing & Policy for Music at Spotify. He champions the Loud and Clear report, providing transparency to the music industry.
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Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 7min
How Spotify Sees the Next Era of Music Streaming w/ Sam Duboff
Sam Duboff, Global Head of Marketing and Policy at Spotify, reveals the platform's ambitious transformation into a vibrant hub for artists and fans. He discusses Spotify's commitment to artist-first AI tools developed with industry consent, ensuring fair compensation and meaningful connections. Duboff also tackles spam and impersonation issues exacerbated by AI, and explains new rules to combat these challenges. The conversation dives into exciting features aimed at enhancing artist growth, like improved social listening and premium experiences, solidifying Spotify's role as a music industry leader.
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Apr 10, 2025 • 36min
Inside Spotify’s $10B Payout to the Music Industry
Sam Duboff, Spotify's Head of Marketing & Policy for Music, dives into the complexities of music payouts revealed in the Loud and Clear report. He discusses Spotify's impressive $10 billion contribution to the industry, emphasizing the financial benefits for independent artists who now earn over 50% of total payouts. The conversation also covers the evolving role of major and emerging artists in the streaming era, the challenges of artist contracts, and the importance of transparency in shaping a fairer music ecosystem.
