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10 Years Later, Platforms Still Define the Connected Economy
Connected Economy // August 27, 2025

In 2016, David Evans and Richard Schmalensee published the Harvard Business School Press book, Matchmakers: The New Economics of Multisided Platforms. The book explained what made platforms work, why so many failed, and why the ones that got it right reshaped entire industries. It gave...

Spotify: Engagement Is High Amid $100 Million Podcast Investment
Streaming // April 29, 2025

The world may be an uncertain place, but people still want to listen to music. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Spotify Lets Users Create AI Podcast for Yearly ‘Wrapped’ Offering
artificial intelligence // December 04, 2024

For Spotify users, the end of the year means the arrival of “Wrapped” season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Spotify CEO: Upping User Engagement and Expanding AI Use Paid Off
Earnings // November 13, 2024

For Spotify founder and CEO Daniel Ek, the company’s third-quarter results reflect the momentum it’s built over the past year and the realization of long-term strategic goals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Interviews & Exclusives
PYMNTS Unveils Podcast Hub Bringing Industry Voices to the Connected Economy Conversation

October 09, 2025
The way money moves is changing faster than ever, and so are the conversations shaping it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Credit Unions Need Digital Innovation To Attract And Retain ‘The Next Generation’

August 23, 2021
Numbers, as they say, tell a story. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Citi: Accelerated Digital Migration Provides Insights Into B2B Behavior

February 01, 2021
Let’s rewind to January 2020, a couple of months before the world was turned on its head. If at that time, someone would have asked Citi Managing Director and Global...

Microservices Create New Payments Products And Solutions

January 29, 2021
It may not seem to be an easy connection to make, but as financial institutions (FIs) continue their quest for innovation, they may learn something from a toy: Legos. Because...

Quick Reads
Spotify: Engagement Is High Amid $100 Million Podcast Investment

April 29, 2025
The world may be an uncertain place, but people still want to listen to music. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Spotify Lets Users Create AI Podcast for Yearly ‘Wrapped’ Offering

December 04, 2024
For Spotify users, the end of the year means the arrival of “Wrapped” season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Audible Says New Royalty Model Monetizes More Content

July 11, 2024
Amazon-owned online audiobook and podcast service Audible is rolling out a new royalty model that will enable creators to monetize more types of content. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

New York Times to Begin Limiting Nonsubscriber Access to Podcasts

June 25, 2024
The New York Times plans to put its top podcasts behind a paywall. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...