Spotify’s new podcast memberships let you pay for extra perks

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Spotify is enabling podcast creators to earn more money through the platform by providing their fans with a way to pay to access exclusive content. First announced in May, the new Memberships subscription feature is starting to roll out in 34 regions today, allowing podcasters to offer perks including additional content, early access, bonus episodes, and reduced ads behind a paywall.

Users can find Memberships on a podcast’s Spotify page, with the ability to subscribe, pay, and access the exclusive benefits “in just a few taps,” according to Spotify. Podcast creators can set their pricing options and bundle benefits across multiple subscription tiers, and keep 90 percent of membership revenue. Spotify is providing podcasters with tools to analyze and build their Memberships audience, including...

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