When enrolled in Spotify Video with Libsyn, creators can also enroll in the Spotify Partner Program, enabling monetization through Spotify’s ecosystem, including video revenue and ads. Participation is optional and separate from standard Spotify distribution.
When enrolled, your show can access Spotify’s monetization features while you continue to publish and manage your content from your Libsyn account.
Before You Begin
Before your show can be approved for the Spotify Partner Program:
- You must have at least three video episodes published, each with at least one ad marker. Video episodes support pre-roll and post-roll ad slots. Mid-roll ad slots are not currently supported for video. See Understanding Automatic Ad Types.
- If you are not already enrolled in Automatic Ads, you will be prompted to complete the enrollment form during setup. See Including Ads in Your Podcast.
You can still submit your application before meeting these requirements. Your enrollment will remain in a Pending state until your show meets the approval criteria or is reviewed by Spotify.
To enroll in the Spotify Partner Program:
- Click the
icon at the top of your Libsyn account to display the Settings page.
- Click Spotify Partner Program to display the Spotify Video Advertising Settings page.
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Complete the following:
Select your content category
Select the category that best represents your show’s content.Exclude content categories
Select any categories you do not want your ads associated with.
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If you are not already enrolled in Automatic Ads, complete the following:
PayPal Email Address
Enter the PayPal email address where you would like to receive payments.Exclude content categories
Select any categories to exclude for Automatic Ads placement.Consent to Automatic Ads
Check the box to confirm enrollment in the Automatic Podcast Ads program and agree to receive payments via your configured PayPal account.
Click Apply.
About Your Enrollment
After submitting your application, your enrollment status will be shown as Pending while Spotify reviews your show. The review process typically takes up to 7 days, although it may take longer in some cases.
Once approved:
- Your show will be eligible for Spotify monetization features
- Ads may begin serving in your episodes delivered to Spotify
- You can manage your settings from your Spotify page in Libsyn
If your application is not approved, you may need to review Spotify’s Partner Program Monetization Policies before reapplying.
About Ads in the Spotify Partner Program
Ads served through the Spotify Partner Program are currently:
- Automatically inserted into your episodes delivered to Spotify
- Limited to pre-roll and post-roll placements
Ad availability and behavior are managed by Spotify and may change over time.
About Your Payments
Payments are sent to your PayPal account within 90 days of the end of the month in which eligible ad activity was recorded.
Spotify pays advertising revenue to Libsyn, and Libsyn includes those earnings in your payout according to this payment schedule.
You can view your Spotify Partner Program earnings by signing in to advertising.libsyn.com. Every show enrolled in Automatic Ads has an advertising account created automatically. After signing in, select your Organization in the upper-right corner, then click Payouts to view your:
- Eligible impressions
- Earnings
- Payment history
- Pending payouts
Keep in mind that impressions do not directly correspond to a payout amount. Earnings are based on eligible ad playback, and some impressions may result in partial earnings depending on listener behavior, such as skipping an advertisement before it has played long enough to qualify. Because of this, projected earnings cannot be determined from impression counts alone.