Why if I have premium, still got ads on my podcasts?

[John2888]

Do you know why if I'm paying a premium subscription im still having ads when listening a podcast?

Isn't this the purpose of paying?

[Bittencourt]

Hi @John2888, thanks for writing.

While Spotify doesn’t play ads that interrupt the music listening experience of Premium subscribers, some podcasts may include advertising, host-read endorsements, or sponsorship messages.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

[HeyBlondie]

I am a loyal Spotify Premium Subscription podcast listener for the last 3 years. But in June 2023, these same podcasts I have been following opened the floodgates with Automated Ads (streaming ad insertion). 🫤Can't Spotify give podcast listeners less ads with Spotify Premium? I am turning off my paid Premium Subscription after numerous requests to Spotify Customer Service doesn't have the experience to understand that Automated Ads (streaming ad insertion) ruins Podcasts.