Acast X Spotify: Unlocking Video Podcasting

At Acast, our mission has always been simple but ambitious: to allow creators to grow and monetize their audiences wherever they are. Podcasters are the ultimate narrative influencers, and their ability to connect with fans shouldn't be limited by walls.

Soon, Acast creators will be able to publish and monetize videos on Spotify’s platform directly from ours through the new Spotify Distribution API.

As our CEO Greg Glenday says:

“Acast has always believed in giving podcasters choice, empowering them to be heard and make money wherever their audience is. As the industry evolves, we’re bringing the same flexibility to video. Our partnership with Spotify is built on that principle of creator autonomy: providing the tools to scale and earn on every platform without compromising control. This is a major milestone in our mission to support stories, wherever they’re told.”

Later this year, eligible Acast creators will have:

• The ability to publish video to Spotify and participate in the Spotify Partner Program without having to switch hosting platforms. 
• The opportunity to earn Premium video revenue, while Spotify Premium subscribers in select markets enjoy their video content uninterrupted by dynamic ads.
• The opportunity to earn ad revenue when fans in select markets watch or listen on the free version of Spotify, or in markets without Premium video revenue.
• The ability to tap into Spotify’s new and flexible sponsorship management tools without having to switch hosting platforms.

The program will roll out later in 2026 with more details soon - read more from Spotify here.