Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Spotify buys podcast firms Gimlet and Anchor

Streaming service reports first quarterly profits as it reveals plans to broaden beyond music

Spotify has bought two podcast firms and plans to spend up to $500m (£385m) on further acquisitions in attempt to move beyond its music streaming roots for new growth.

The Swedish company has acquired Gimlet, the firm behind a string of popular podcasts including Homecoming, which was adapted into an Amazon TV series starring Julia Roberts.

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from Mergers and acquisitions | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2Gpslg0

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