Apple today unveiled Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, a global marketplace for listeners to discover premium subscriptions offered by creators alongside millions of free shows on Apple Podcasts.
Starting in May, listeners in over 170 countries & regions can sign up for premium subscriptions that include a variety of benefits curated by creators, such as ad-free listening, access to additional Content, & early or exclusive access to new series.
Listeners will be able to enjoy premium subscriptions from independent voices & premier studios, including Tenderfoot TV, Pushkin Industries, Radiotopia from PRX, & QCODE, to leading media and entertainment brands, including NPR, the Los Angeles Times, The Athletic, Sony Music Entertainment, etc.
“Fifteen years ago, Apple took podcasts mainstream, offering creators a premier, open platform to inform, entertain, and inspire hundreds of millions of listeners around the world,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior Vice President of Internet Software and Services. “Today, Apple Podcasts is the best place for listeners to discover and enjoy millions of great shows, and we are proud to lead the next chapter of podcasting with Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.”
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