Happy Friday! Welcome to issue #71! We’re back with another news-gathering stroll across the world of Spotify.

★In the SPOTlight★

⭐️ Spotify expands its radio DJ-like format, Music + Talk, to global creators

Last fall, Spotify introduced a new format that combined spoken word commentary with music, allowing creators to reproduce the radio-like experience of listening to a DJ or music journalist who shared their perspective on the tracks they would then play. Today, the company is making the format, which it calls "Music + Talk," available to global creators through its podcasting software Anchor.

⭐️ Spotify HiFi launch looks imminent

It looks like Spotify HiFi could launch very soon, as a video that seems to show a welcome tour of the new streaming tier has been leaked online. 

⭐️ Gen Z Is Embracing the Art of Niche Spotify Playlists

From atmospheric soundscapes to carefully crafted storylines, playlists are becoming a new art form.

⭐️ Spotify and WWE Ink Exclusive Podcast Deal, The Ringer to Develop New Slate of Wrestling Shows

New podcasts from The Ringer and WWE are set to include a series from WWE personality Evan Mack called “MackMania” and a narrative series produced by Bill Simmons.

To kick off the partnership, The Ringer staffers will be on-site in Las Vegas leading into the wrestling entertainment company’s biggest annual event: 2021 SummerSlam, which takes place Saturday, Aug. 21, from Allegiant Stadium (home of the Las Vegas Raiders).

🗣Podcast Action🗣

NatWest partners Spotify on green business podcast

🎧The Playlist List🎧

Spotify, Peloton and Disney launch playlist-branded classes

Spotify will now notify you of new releases from your favorite artists

🔥Even More Hot News Links🔥

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Spotify Snags Copyright Office Legal Chief as Public Policy Head

🎵New Adventures in Spotify🎵

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HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!!! 😀