Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorWill podcast listeners shell out a couple of bucks per month to avoid ads — or to simply support their favorite podcasters?Apple is about to find out: The tech giant on Tuesday launched Apple Podcasts Subscriptions to customers worldwide, available for thousands of participating shows, offering a new way for creators and media companies to monetize their podcasts.
Originally, Apple had planned to debut the podcast subscriptions in May.Pricing for each subscription is set by publishers and creators, with a minimum price of 49 cents per month.
The Apple Podcasters Program, which includes tools needed to offer premium subscriptions, costs $19.99 per year. Perks for subscribers, besides no ads, may also include.
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