Technology · 11 August 2026

Spotify tests new skip button for podcast ads

Spotify is testing a new feature allowing some paying users to skip ads and filler content in podcasts, but only for those not sold directly by Spotify. The skip button has alarmed many in the podcast industry, who fear it could devalue their ad revenue and reshape how they make money.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 August 2026 at 10:37

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