Amazon Music jumps into the podcasting game with original and exclusive shows

guest · Sep 16, 2020

Amazon Music jumps into the podcasting game with original and exclusive shows
Podcasts are still where the money is in audio streaming
September 16, 2020
https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/...sting-game-with-original-and-exclusive-shows/

Spotify is pushing nearly all of its chips onto podcast browsing and production as a way to drive its revenues. Amazon may be looking to do the same for its Amazon Music service as it has enabled podcast streaming and is making a splash with what it can call its own shows including "Disgraceland," "That Scene with Dan Patrick," and new shows from Will Smith.

Free and paid Amazon Music users in the Germany, Japan, the U.K., and the U.S. can listen to widely-available podcasts right now through its website
Listeners will be able to download shows for offline listening and follow their favorite series as well.
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Audio streaming services are finding it difficult to stick with a pure music play with licensing costs growing. The appeal of podcasting's economics — doing contracts with individual shows, companies, or even hosts — could work out better for some. It's certainly Amazon's chance to try at this point.
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Amazon: Amazon Music Launches Podcasts for Customers Across the U.S., U.K., Germany and Japan

• Podcasts are now available on all tiers of Amazon Music, at no additional cost
• New and original podcasts rooted in music and entertainment will soon become available, including shows from DJ Khaled, Becky G, Will Smith, Dan Patrick, and more
• The number one music podcast, Disgraceland, to arrive exclusively on Amazon Music in 2021

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 16, 2020-- Amazon Music announced today the launch of podcasts in the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Japan, across all tiers of service at no additional cost. For the first time, customers will be able to stream top podcasts they already know and love, as well as new, original shows produced exclusively for Amazon Music and hosted by creators including DJ Khaled, Becky G, Will Smith, Dan Patrick, and more. Amazon Music customers can access podcasts in the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android, on Amazon Echo devices, and at music.amazon.com/podcasts.
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Google Play: Amazon Music: Stream and Discover Songs & Podcasts

guest · Dec 30, 2020

Amazon acquires podcast network Wondery
...setting itself up to compete against Spotify for podcast domination
December 30, 2020
https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/30/amazon-acquires-podcast-network-wondery/

Amazon just announced that it’s acquiring Wondery, the network behind podcasts including “Dirty John” and “Dr. Death.”

Wondery will become part of Amazon Music, which added support for podcasts (including its own original shows) in September. At the same time, the announcement claims that “nothing will change for listeners” and that the network’s podcasts will continue to be available from “a variety of providers.”
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Media companies and streaming audio platforms are all making big bets on podcasting, with Spotify making a series of acquisitions including podcast network Gimlet, SiriusXM acquiring Stitcher and The New York Times acquiring Serial Productions.

“With Amazon Music, Wondery will be able to provide even more high-quality, innovative content and continue their mission of bringing a world of entertainment and knowledge to their audiences, wherever they listen,” Amazon wrote.
Financial terms were not disclosed. The Wall Street Journal previously reported that acquisition talks were in the works, and that those talks valued Wondery at around $300 million.
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Amazon: Wondery to join Amazon Music

We’ve signed an agreement to acquire Wondery, a top-rated podcast creator and producer that entertains and educates listeners.
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