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Insights into Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of Music Streaming Giant—Spotify
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Abstract
Spotify, born in Sweden in 2006, has reshaped the way people consume music in the digital age. As it has grown to become a major player in the music streaming industry, understanding its position and business model becomes crucial. This paper demonstrates the broader Music application market and overview. Employing the SWOT analytical framework, this paper undertakes a comprehensive assessment of Spotify's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Grounded in this analysis, this paper underscores the potential of diversifying into emergent domains such as education and wellness to augment user engagement and streamline operational expenses. Under the fierce market competition, the paper emphasizes the necessity for Spotify to strengthen its differentiation strategy within the music application sphere.
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SWOT analysis, Spotify, Business model, Position, Marketing
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Li,L. (2024). Insights into Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of Music Streaming Giant—Spotify. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,40,151-157.
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