Coverage dated July 20, 2023 to July 24, 2023

Spotify hikes prices for its 200 million premium subscribers

Headline from FOX 13 Tampa, on the newest of 2 developments

This is Spotify's first rate hike for Premium plans since the music subscription service launched in 2011.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Jul 21, 2023
Spotify Could Be Increasing Prices Next Week, Report Says
Headline from CNET ·
Jul 24, 2023Newest
Spotify hikes prices for its 200 million premium subscribers
Headline from FOX 13 Tampa ·

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45 articles, oldest first.

Variety
Spotify to Raise Price of Premium Plan in U.S. to $10.99 Monthly: Report (opens Variety)
Published Jul 20, 2023
Variety's feed description
Spotify is set to hike the price of its music streaming subscription in the U.S. to $10.99 per month for an individual plan — up one dollar — a move that would be a long time in coming …
CNET
Spotify Could Be Increasing Prices Next Week, Report Says (opens CNET)
Published Jul 20, 2023
CNET's feed description
Spotify is reported to be increasing its monthly price to $11, but there's still no word on its announced Premium tier.
Forbes
Streaming's Price Hikes: Spotify Reportedly Raises Cost Of Premium—Joining Netflix, Peacock And More (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 20, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Spotify plans to follow Amazon Music, Netflix, Hulu, Max, Peacock and Paramount+ in raising prices over the past 12 months, according to the Wall Street Journal.
NBC4 Washington
Spotify increases prices for its premium subscription plans (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Jul 23, 2023
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Spotify on Monday announced it is increasing the price of its Premium subscription offerings.
Kiplinger
Spotify Subscription Price Hike Is Here (opens Kiplinger)
Published Jul 23, 2023
Kiplinger's feed description
The streaming giant says the price changes are to "help us continue to deliver value to fans and artists."
Avclub
Spotify is raising prices for the first time in over a decade (opens Avclub)
Published Jul 23, 2023
Avclub's feed description
The move follows similar increases from YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Netflix, Max, Paramount+ and more
CNN
Spotify is hiking its prices (opens CNN)
Published Jul 23, 2023
CNN's feed description
Spotify is the latest streaming service to hike its prices.
Deadline
Spotify Raises Premium Subscription Prices (opens Deadline)
Published Jul 23, 2023
Deadline's feed description
Spotify is raising the price of its premium subscriptions, bringing the audio streaming service in line with top competitors. Under the new pricing structure, which took immediate effect, Premium I…
ZDNet
Spotify Premium is raising prices for the first time ever (opens ZDNet)
Published Jul 23, 2023
ZDNet's feed description
The streaming music service has cost $9.99 a month ever since it debuted in 2011, but that changed this week
New York Post
Spotify and other streaming services keep raising prices — here’s how much it’ll cost you (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 23, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Your monthly expenses are going up … and up.
UPI
Spotify hikes prices for Premium subscription plans (opens UPI)
Published Jul 23, 2023
UPI's feed description
Audio streamer Spotify said on Monday it was increasing the prices of its premium services in the United States and in many of its outlets overseas.
FOX 13 Tampa
Spotify hikes prices for its 200 million premium subscribers (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published Jul 24, 2023
FOX 13 Tampa's feed description
This is Spotify's first rate hike for Premium plans since the music subscription service launched in 2011.
NBC News
Spotify and YouTube raise their premium-service pricing (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 23, 2023
NBC News's feed description
It's Spotify's first price increase since 2011.
Engadget
Spotify raises the price of its Premium plans (opens Engadget)
Published Jul 23, 2023
Engadget's feed description
It follows the lead of other music streamers' recent increases..
Gizmodo
Spotify Hikes Premium Subscription Price in the US (opens Gizmodo)
Published Jul 23, 2023
Gizmodo's feed description
Spotify subscribers will see the price for their ad-free subscription go up starting on Monday.
CNET
Spotify Increases Prices for Premium Accounts (opens CNET)
Published Jul 23, 2023
CNET's feed description
A single premium subscription in the US will cost $11. Over 50 countries will see prices go up.
Digital Trends
Spotify Premium price increase is now official (opens Digital Trends)
Published Jul 23, 2023
Digital Trends's feed description
Most of Spotify's Premium plans are getting more expensive — the first price increase implemented by the company.
New Hampshire Union Leader
Spotify raises prices for its premium plans (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Jul 23, 2023
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
Spotify Technology on Monday raised prices for its premium plans across several countries including the United States and United Kingdom, as the music-streaming company looks to boost profitability in an
New York Post
Spotify hikes prices for its premium plans following layoffs, restructuring (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 23, 2023
New York Post's feed description
The price increases come at a time when streaming services, both audio and video, are under rising investor pressure to boost profitability after years of prioritizing user growth.
The Hollywood Reporter
Spotify Officially Hikes Prices of Premium Plans (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Jul 23, 2023
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
The move follows similar hikes by Amazon Music and Apple Music and will likely be welcomed by major label partners.
Variety
Spotify Finally Raises U.S. Premium Subscription Prices (opens Variety)
Published Jul 23, 2023
Variety's feed description
As expected, Spotify has finally raised the price of its premium music-streaming subscription in the U.S. to $10.99 per month — the first such price hike since the service launched in the country i…
Relevant Magazine
Spotify Joins the Bandwagon and Increases Monthly Subscription Price - RELEVANT (opens Relevant Magazine)
Published Jul 23, 2023
Relevant Magazine's feed description
For the first time in over a decade, Spotify is raising their monthly subscription price. Effective immediately, Spotify's premium individual plan will Discover the latest news and updates on streaming platforms. Learn about price hikes, royalties, and the impact on artists and consumers.
Insider
Your monthly Spotify bill is going up for the first time in over a decade (opens Insider)
Published Jul 23, 2023
Insider's feed description
Every Spotify Premium plan is getting $1 more expensive — except for Spotify Duo subscribers, who will be charged $2 more.
The Guardian
Spotify increases premium price plans as streaming services feel strain (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 24, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Change comes after streaming giant attempts to boost margins with layoffs and restructure of podcasting unit
The Daily Caller
Spotify To Raise Premium Prices For First Time In More Than A Decade (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 24, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
Music streaming service Spotify has announced it will increase its pricing for the first time in more than a decade.

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