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The Ringer and WWE® Launch Exclusive Audio Network

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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The Ringer, a Spotify Studio (NYSE: SPOT), and WWE (NYSE: WWE) will launch an exclusive audio network as part of a multi-year audio content partnership, the companies announced today.

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  • The Ringer, a Spotify Studio (NYSE: SPOT), and WWE (NYSE: WWE) will launch an exclusive audio network as part of a multi-year audio content partnership, the companies announced today.
  • As part of the deal, The Ringer and WWE will also collaborate to develop new, original audio content exclusively for the Spotify platform and Ringer website .
  • In addition, existing WWE audio programming, which offers a unique look at the world of WWE both in the ring and beyond, will become available exclusively on Spotify.
  • Together, The Ringer and WWE will collaborate on new original podcast series, including a series from WWE personality Evan Mack, MackMania, and a narrative series produced by Bill Simmons.

Spotify Announces Strategic Acquisition of Bill Simmons’ The Ringer to Grow Sports Vertical

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020
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With this acquisition, Spotify continues to deliver against its goal to become the worlds leading audio platform.

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  • With this acquisition, Spotify continues to deliver against its goal to become the worlds leading audio platform.
  • The Ringer will bring to Spotify its industry leading sports and entertainment team, podcast catalog and website, further expanding Spotifys content offering and audience reach.
  • "We look forward to putting the full power of Spotify behind The Ringer as they drive our global sports strategy, said Dawn Ostroff, Chief Content Officer, Spotify.
  • Spotify has the unique ability to truly supercharge both content and creator talent across genres, said Bill Simmons, The Ringer founder, and podcast host.