
The company also confirmed the hiring of Disney executive Courtney Holt to run original video and podcast programming just Wednesday, so it’s safe to say that more partnerships might be on the horizon. The music streaming service previously tried to launch its own digital video branch in 2016, with a dozen original shows, but had trouble finding an audience. Spotify and Hulu are partnering to encourage students to binge-watch and binge-listen to everything - Vulture September 7, 2017īusiness Insider points out that the new deal marks Spotify’s first foray into TV-and-movie partnerships. Considering Hulu’s library includes the full backlogs of dorm room staples like Broad City, plus original series like The Handmaid’s Tale-not too shabby.

They announced the new partnership Thursday morning, and any student who is already subscribed to Spotify’s premium deal will now have access to Hulu as part of their membership. “Spotify Premium for Students, with Hulu,” as the companies have labeled the deal, adds Hulu’s limited commercials plan to Spotify’s existing $4.99-a-month premium streaming deal.

Spotify and Hulu are teaming up to offer a combined subscription to college students for just $4.99 a month.
