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Spotify Tests Podcast Ad Skip Button Sparking Industry Concern

Published 10 August 2026

Spotify is testing a new "Skip Ahead" button for podcasts that allows users to jump over promotional segments and host-read advertisements with a single tap, a move that has sparked immediate concern across the podcasting industry.

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