Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) is expanding its monetization program for creators and launching new tools for video podcasters to compete with YouTube and Netflix. The company has invested over $10 billion in the podcast industry and is now lowering requirements for creators to join the program.

As platforms compete for video podcast creators, Spotify has seen a nearly doubled monthly video podcast consumption since launching the program. The company will introduce new sponsorship management tools in April to help creators publish and monetize video podcasts from third-party hosting platforms.

Bank of America’s top 10 US stock ideas for Q1 2026 includes nine Buy-rated stocks and one Underperform, with Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) among the Buy recommendations. Strategist Anthony Cassamassino believes these companies have significant market and business-related catalysts in the quarter ahead.

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