Spotify expands podcast partner program to 35 new countries

Spotify expanded its podcast partner program, which lets creators earn from ads and Premium subscriptions, to 35 regions. Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Poland, Chile, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas join in the fall. Video podcast consumption is up 140% since 2022.

• Program covers 35 regions, including Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico
• Video podcasts on Spotify up 140% since 2022 launch
• Payouts to podcasters up a third since January 2026
• Requires at least 3 episodes, 2,000 listening hours, 1,000 listeners