While Spotify doesn't place ads on paid subscription accounts, creators of podcasts do sometimes put them within their episode audio, as well as using host-read endorsements and sponsorship messages.
"Where there may be confusion is when listening to a playlist like Daily Drive, as that can contain both Music and Podcasts," the Spotify staffer said.
CONFUSED Spotify users have noticed ads appearing on their accounts even though they pay for premium.
But ad breaks have randomly started going out before and after podcasts, according to some listeners writing on Spotify's forum.
Another rep has since responded suggesting there may be some confusion about ads embedded in podcasts themselves.
