Observed Signal · May 20, 2020 · Partnership · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Spotify Lands Joe Rogan Experience Exclusively
Spotify has announced a multi-year deal to bring The Joe Rogan Experience exclusively to Spotify. The show will debut on Spotify on September 1, 2020, and will be exclusive by the end of the year, with video podcast versions produced on the platform. The Joe Rogan Experience, started in 2009, is described as one of the most popular podcasts with over 190 million monthly downloads. Spotify reports 286 million monthly active users and positions JRE as a flagship offering that strengthens its podcast and video content slate. Apple is cited as a rival platform, with Ad Age noting the podcast as the second-most popular on Apple’s platform. The deal underscores Spotify’s strategy to expand exclusive podcast content and video formats.
Exclusivity deal between a major streaming platform and a leading podcast, potentially influencing the podcast distribution landscape.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Spotify signs multi-year exclusive deal for The Joe Rogan Experience.
- JRE debuts September 1, 2020 on Spotify and becomes exclusive by year-end.
- Video podcast format to be produced on Spotify.
- JRE started in 2009 and has over 190 million monthly downloads.
- Spotify has 286 million monthly active users.
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