Who is behind Obama's podcast?
The production company run by Barack and Michelle Obama has agreed to an exclusive, first-look podcast deal with Amazon-owned Audible just months after they were dumped by Spotify.
Is Michelle Obama’s Podcast Leaving Spotify?
Barack and Michelle Obama won’t be signing a new podcast deal with Spotify, Bloomberg reports, marking a major departure for the Obamas’ production company, Higher Ground Productions.
Will the Obamas sign a new Spotify deal?
Barack and Michelle Obama will not sign a new deal with the music-streaming service, with Spotify reportedly declining to make the former First Family an offer, according to three Bloomberg sources. Bloomberg reports the Obamas’ production company, Higher Ground, desired to release their shows on multiple platforms simultaneously.
What is the Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama podcast called?
New York (CNN Business) Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen have teamed up to host a new podcast about masculinity, race, fatherhood and their professional and personal journeys. The podcast, called "Renegades: Born in the USA," is part of the multi-year partnership between Spotify and Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground.
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How many podcasts does Spotify have?
Spotify reported in its fourth quarter earnings that it had 2.2 million podcasts, up from 1.9 million the prior quarter, and said that 25% of its monthly active users have listened to podcasts, up from 23% the prior quarter.
Who is the host of the podcast "Muslim Voices"?
The series is hosted by Misha Euceph, a first-generation Pakistani-American who was an executive producer of Michelle Obama's podcast. Spotify said it will feature stories from Muslim voices, including activists, artists, actors, performers and athletes. Read More.
What is the podcast about Bruce Springsteen?
The podcast, called "Renegades: Born in the USA," is part of the multi-year partnership between Spotify and Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground.
Who is the podcast Ava DuVernay?
Spotify also announced on Monday a new podcast from its partnership with filmmaker Ava DuVernay 's arts and social impact collective ARRAY. The podcast is based on ARRAY'S Law Enforcement Accountability Project, launched after the murder of George Floyd, and will investigate officers who committed murder.
Is Spotify a Warner Bros. company?
In addition to its unscripted, nonfiction programming, Spotify has partnered Warner Bros. and DC Comics on narrative podcasts about superheroes and villians. The first project, "Batman Unburied," will be released later this year. (Warner Bros. and CNN shared a parent company, WarnerMedia). Spotify also signed a new multi-year podcast deal ...
