July 30, 2018

Spotify Reports 40 Percent Increase in Premium Subscriptions in Q2 2018

Though Spotify reported an operating loss for the second quarter of 2018, the popular streaming music service also reported growth in paid subscriptions and revenue. At the end of the second quarter, Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) had 180 million monthly active users, a 30 percent increase, and 83 million premium subscribers, a 40 percent increase. Total revenue for the quarter was €1.273 million, a 26 percent increase year-over-year.

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Less Features, Deeper Data: The Secret Sauce of Successful Data Publishers

While many successful data publishers obsess about continually adding new features and functionality to their data products, there are lots of good reasons to be regularly evaluating your data as well. Features and functionality matter, but a single new and well-chosen data element can add tremendous value, while simultaneously providing a competitive advantage and product differentiation.

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