Event Brief
Oct 20, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Spotify begins rolling out podcast Memberships
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Spotify is starting to roll out its Memberships feature for podcast creators in 34 regions, enabling them to charge fans for exclusive content and perks such as bonus episodes and early access. The revenue split appears identical to Patreon’s.
WHO: Spotify
WHAT: Spotify began rolling out a podcast Memberships subscription feature in 34 regions, allowing creators to charge for exclusive content and other perks.
WHEN: Oct 20, 2026
WHERE: 34 regions
WHY: The feature is intended to help podcast creators earn more money through Spotify.
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