Spotify's Next Big Move: AI, Owning Fandom & Ending Spam w/ Sam Duboff | Billboard on the Record

Is Spotify becoming more than just a place to stream songs? This week, Spotify's global head of marketing and policy, music business, Sam Duboff, joins host Kristin Robinson to talk about how the platform is evolving to serve both artists and fans in new ways. From developing A.I. tools with the music industry’s consent to removing spam from the platform, Duboff shares how Spotify is working to deepen real listener connections and turn viral hits into lasting fandom. He dives into Spotify’s shift from a streaming service to the home of an entire music ecosystem, plus, what new features are coming next to help artists grow, connect and get paid. 00:00:00 Spotify Updates and Industry News 00:01:47 Introduction of the Episode 00:02:28 Guest Introduction: Sam Duboff 00:03:24 Role and Spotify For Artists 00:04:50 Favorite Spotify Playlists Discussion 00:08:25 AI Policies and Artist Collaboration 00:12:10 Principles for AI Product Development 00:16:01 AI Policies and Transparency Standards 00:20:39 Spam, Fraud, and Artificial Streaming Issues 00:30:20 Noise Tracks and Monetization Practices 00:37:38 Editorial Playlists and AI Music 00:45:12 Hi-Fi Features and Licensing Insights 00:50:06 Premium Tier and Free User Conversion 00:54:10 Direct Licensing Agreements 00:56:42 Spotify Leadership Changes and Culture 00:59:30 Stockholm Recommendations 01:00:23 Playlist Creation and Fun Prompts 01:02:00 Hot 100 Highlights Love what you hear? Follow Billboard On The Record on: Instagram:   / billboardontherecord   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/la/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iTn50K... @billboard YouTube so you never miss an episode. Billboard On The Record is a podcast in partnership with SickBird Productions. ►► Subscribe for more music news: http://blbrd.cm/Proracf ►► See our latest videos: http://blbrd.cm/xOgw6VQ About: Billboard is the world's most influential music media brand, with an unmatched authority among artists, fans and the industry. Billboard powers the ultimate global music destination and magazine, featuring unrivaled reporting on music news, issues and trends, the industry’s definitive charts, encompassing the most complete and well respected database of charts across all music genres, and elite conferences and events which regularly convene the industry and consumers around important conversations. Connect with Billboard Online: Visit the website: http://blbrd.cm/s5w4vTm Likes us on Facebook: http://blbrd.cm/ks26yg5 Follow us on Twitter: http://blbrd.cm/uRNqRoN Follow us on Instagram: http://blbrd.cm/6QaTrhn #SamDuboff #Spotify #BillboardontheRecord #AI Spotify's Next Big Move: AI, Owning Fandom & Ending Spam w/ Sam Duboff | Billboard on the Record Billboard    / billboard