TIME named him world's most influential 3 times, yet most people don't know Chinese titan Tencent's $63 billion boss - who is Ma Huateng?Ma Huateng, also known as Pony Ma, is the influential co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Tencent, a global tech conglomerate. Despite a low p...
21 May, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Spotify expects profit below estimates as North America, Europe growth slowsSpotify's second-quarter outlook falls short of expectations. The Swedish streaming giant anticipates slower growth in Europe and North Ame...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Lululemon says it picks former Nike executive Heidi O'Neill as next CEOLululemon has taken a decisive step by naming Heidi O'Neill, an ex-Nike leader, as the brand's new chief executive. This transition follows...
23 Apr, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar as COO to lead global operationsIn his new role, Lalit Gangwar will lead the company’s audio vertical as it expands internationally and oversee business operations and mon...
21 Apr, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Spotify engineers no longer code, company says — AI now does the heavy liftingSpotify AI coding: Spotify's top engineers have not written code since December. Their internal AI system, Honk, now handles coding and app...
13 Feb, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Steven Bartlett: From bedroom recordings to global podcast stardom – How this young entrepreneur became Spotify’s No. 2 PodcasterSteven Bartlett, the British entrepreneur and media personality, converted his bedroom recordings into The Diary of a CEO, Spotify’s second...
05 Dec, 2025, 08.00 PM IST
Spotify price hike alert: US subscription to rise next year for third time in 3 years - how much will you pay in 2026?Spotify US subscription price increase 2026: Spotify is reportedly planning its third US price increase in three years, with subscribers po...
26 Nov, 2025, 02.04 AM IST
Take 2: Why big companies are naming co-CEOsSeveral major companies are appointing two chief executive officers. This trend aims to manage complex business challenges and a lack of si...
07 Oct, 2025, 06.57 AM IST
Indian techie applies for 'CEO of Spotify', suggests shifting HQ to Mars; gets epic reply from streaming giantShaunak Pathak, a computer science student, humorously applied for Spotify's CEO position, proposing unconventional ideas like moving HQ to...
20 Aug, 2025, 12.12 PM IST
AI to spur more music creativity, not a threat: Spotify CEOSpotify's CEO, Daniel Ek, believes AI will democratize music creation, not destroy the industry. He envisions a future where AI lowers crea...
28 May, 2025, 05.47 PM IST
Joe Rogan secures lucrative Spotify deal: Controversial podcast host signs $250 mn contractControversial podcast host Joe Rogan has inked a new multi-year deal with Spotify, extending their partnership. The reportedly massive cont...
05 Feb, 2024, 01.45 PM IST
Apple App Store changes ‘a step in the wrong direction’: MicrosoftThe new App Store changes, announced ahead of the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) in March, will require developers using third-party app stor...
30 Jan, 2024, 11.42 AM IST
Spotify planning to raise subscription charge, first time since 2011: Here's new pricing, key detailsSpotify's Premium membership charge has been a constant since over 12 years now. However, as per latest reports, it is now going to revise ...
23 Jul, 2023, 01.38 AM IST
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek renews attack on Apple after Elon Musk's salvoOn Monday, the world's richest person Elon Musk criticized the fee Apple charges software developers - including his Twitter business - for...
01 Dec, 2022, 09.04 AM IST
Spotify to slow hiring by 25% amid economic uncertaintySpotify Chief Executive Officer Daniel Ek informed the staff via email Wednesday that the world's largest on-demand audio service would con...
16 Jun, 2022, 08.07 AM IST
Spotify CEO writes to employees, condemns racism but says 'silencing' Rogan not 'the answer'Ek apologised to employees for the impact the controversy is having on them.
07 Feb, 2022, 03.03 PM IST
After backlash from Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, Spotify to add content advisory to Covid-related podcastsSpotify CEO said that they would publish 'Platform Rules' including guidelines for creators.
31 Jan, 2022, 08.09 AM IST