{
  "id": 15741350,
  "title": "Spotify’s new podcast memberships let you pay for extra perks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/spotifys-new-podcast-memberships-let-you-pay-for-extra-perks",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-20T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1013606/spotify-podcast-memberships-paid-subscription-launch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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, […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechCrunch",
        "title": "Spotify launches paid podcast memberships with perks beyond bonus content",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/spotify-launches-paid-podcast-memberships-with-perks-beyond-bonus",
        "published": "2026-10-20T12:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Spotify podcast memberships let you support your favorite shows and get added perks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/spotify-podcast-memberships-let-you-support-your-favorite-shows-and",
        "published": "2026-10-20T14:55:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}