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Spotify’s $100M Payout Sparks Audio & Video Podcast Revolution

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
April 28, 2025
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Spotify has just hit a major milestone in its push to empower podcast creators. In a blog post on April 28, Spotify announced that it paid out over $100 million to podcasters and podcast publishers worldwide in Q1 2025 alone — a clear signal of the company’s deepening investment in the creator economy.

A New Era for Podcasts — Audio and Video Alike

“Podcasts have become a cornerstone of the Spotify experience, evolving from a niche interest to a cultural phenomenon,” Spotify explains in its announcement. The platform is now spotlighting video podcasts, which have grown by 28 percent in active monthly shows since the launch of its Spotify Partner Program earlier this year.

By offering flexible monetization — combining ad-based revenue with audience-driven payouts for Premium video engagement — Spotify says it’s giving creators multiple revenue streams, no matter their format. That means creators can earn from:

  • Ads on Spotify Free
  • Video engagement from Premium subscribers
  • Ad revenue on other podcast platforms

Spotify reports that creators in its Partner Program saw earnings jump 23 percent month-over-month from January to February, and 29 percent from February to March. That surge has attracted major advertisers — McDonald’s, Google, and Chelsea FC are among the first to buy campaigns through the Spotify Audience Network, injecting even more ad dollars into the ecosystem.

Creator Success Stories

Spotify highlights several shows as proof points:

  • Your Mom’s House with Christina P. & Tom Segura saw weekly consumption climb 45 percent.
  • The Rest Is Politics: US recorded similar double-digit growth.
  • Matt & Shane’s Secret Podcast enjoyed a 12 percent lift in weekly listens and a 30 percent increase in total listening time from January to March.
  • Two Hot Takes grew weekly consumption by 12 percent after adding video features.

“Since we added video to our shows on Spotify, we’ve been delighted by the growth across the Goalhanger network,” says Tony Pastor, co-founder of Goalhanger. “Our audiences love watching their favourite hosts, and engagement levels have been encouraging.”

“The Partner Program has driven our consumption up over 45 percent weekly,” adds Christiana Brenton, Chief Revenue Officer at FlightStory. “Spotify’s global platform opened a competitive revenue stream and tapped into a deeply engaged audience.”

For creators, the $100 million+ Q1 payout underscores Spotify’s commitment to sustainable monetization. For listeners, it promises a richer library — with seamless switching between audio-only and video-enabled episodes right in the Spotify app.

As Spotify puts it, “We’ll continue to invest in new tools, resources, and programs to support creators in all formats, and we’re excited to see what the future holds for podcasting on Spotify.”

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