Influence of Spotifys Services on Its Revenue
This paper delved deep into the factors contributing to Spotify's profitability, examining how it consistently outperforms international mainstream competitors to maintain its leadership in the music streaming market. This analysis begins with a review of existing research that unveiled the underlying logic of Spotify's business model, centered around its dual service offerings: a free, ad-supported tier and a Premium, subscription-based model. Each service plays a crucial role in attracting a diverse user base and converting consumers to Premium service. The work further explored how internal strategies, such as Spotify's marketing strategies on its Premium, foster revenue streams. The conclusion emphasizes that the synergistic relationship between the two service models fortified Spotify's market position. Additionally, a SWOT analysis is conducted to outline Spotify's future potential for development, identifying its strengths, opportunities, weaknesses, and threats. This comprehensive approach illustrates the roadmap Spotify may take in an ever-evolving industry landscape, armed with insights to sustain its competitive edge.
Authors
- Jiayi Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3468-2224)
- Qianrui Guo
- Hanyao Zeng
Institutions
- Northeast Normal University (CN)
- Hubei University of Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advances in Economics Management and Political Sciences
- Published
- 2025-09-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.54254/2754-1169/2024.26905
- Primary Topic
- Business and Economic Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00