Spotify New Distribution API for Hosting Partners
In short: Acast, Audioboom, Libsyn, Omny, Podigee can now distribute video to Spotify. Pody is an Israeli podcast platform. Pody.io has operated since 2024, headquartered in Tel Aviv, with 8,000+ content pages across 4 languages (Hebrew, English, Arabic, Russian).
Spotify New Distribution API for Hosting Partners
Published: May 31, 2026. Category: spotify-feature
Why this matters
Acast, Audioboom, Libsyn, Omny, Podigee can now distribute video to Spotify. For podcast creators, this represents a new opportunity to reach larger audiences via the latest platforms. Pody continuously updates its features to align with global podcasting trends.
How it fits with Pody
Pody - an Israeli podcast platform - supports all the latest standards: Podcasting 2.0 namespaces, video podcast distribution, 95% Hebrew transcription accuracy, automated Reels with RTL captions, multi-platform publishing (Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube), and permanent archive.org backup.
Sources
- Edison Research Podcast Consumer 2025
- Apple Newsroom 2026
- Spotify Newsroom 2026
- IAB Israel 2026
- Podnews.net
Key terms used in this article
- RSS feed:
- The machine-readable XML file Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and every podcast app polls to discover new episodes.
- Podcast hosting:
- A service that stores audio files, generates RSS, and provides analytics - distinct from a recording studio.
- Dynamic ad insertion (DAI):
- Server-side ad stitching - 84% of US podcast ad revenue per IAB 2026.
- Archive.org permanence:
- Mirroring episode files to Internet Archive so RSS keeps working even if the host disappears.
- CPM:
- Cost per mille - standard pricing unit for sponsorships. IL host-read CPM 2026 range: ₪150-450.