Spotify Invests a Whopping $250M in Joe Rogan: Inside the Deal!

Spotify renews multi-year deal with Joe Rogan for "The Joe Rogan Experience."

The new deal allows the show to be available on YouTube and Apple Podcasts as well.

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Estimated to be worth up to $250 million, the contract includes a minimum guarantee and ad revenue sharing.

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Joe Rogan's show features wide-ranging interviews with comedians, athletes, scientists, and more.

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Rogan emphasizes the show's organic, unscripted nature in real-time conversations.

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Despite controversy over his comments, Spotify CEO supports keeping Rogan on the platform.

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The show remains Spotify's most popular podcast.

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Musicians like Neil Young protested Spotify due to Rogan's controversial remarks in 2022.

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Spotify's shares saw a 2% increase to $222.47 per share after the announcement.

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