Podnews Daily - podcast industry news

Podnews Daily - podcast industry news

By Podnews LLC

Daily news for the podcast and on-demand audio industry - from Apple Podcasts to Spotify, YouTube Music to Joe Rogan. Podnews also covers the latest jobs and events and trending shows in a short update every weekday. editor@podnews.net - visit https://podnews.net to get our free newsletter.

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Apple Podcasts paints the town purple

Apple celebrates UK podcast creators. Sponsored by RedCircle. Don’t. Do not. Underdeliver on your ad read. Our best tips to avoid that. https://podnews.net/cc/2907 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-london-show for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
23/05/253m 22s

Podcasts go mainstream in the UK

New data from the Infinite Dial shows podcasting's growth. Sponsored by RedCircle. Podcast hosts: part storyteller, part therapist, part unpaid intern. We can fix the last part. See how. https://podnews.net/cc/2905 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasts-iduk-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
22/05/252m 47s

The Podcast Show 2025 kicks off in London

A record number of attendees are registered to attend. Sponsored by RedCircle. We’re in London. At The Podcast Show. It’s going great. You should be here. Get the scoop. https://podnews.net/cc/2903 Visit https://podnews.net/update/psl-25-open for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
21/05/253m 42s

What are your Essential Listens?

What five podcasts deserve to be in a list of the most influential podcasts of all time?. Sponsored by RedCircle. London calling! We’ll be at The Podcast Show. Bring yourself, we’ll bring the tea (ha!). Book a meeting. https://podnews.net/cc/2901 Visit https://podnews.net/update/essential-listens for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
20/05/254m 17s

The Ambies give awards to Steven Bartlett and Podnews

Two, new, international awards to be given out this week. Sponsored by RedCircle. Not hosting with RedCircle? No problem. You can still monetize with us. https://podnews.net/cc/2899 Visit https://podnews.net/update/tpa-international-award for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
19/05/253m 26s

YouTube adds podcast chart, new podcast homepage

The new podcasts homepage seems to have been editorially curated. Sponsored by RedCircle. Brands like FIJI Water, Mood and Wonderful Pistachios (yes, the pistachios) trust us with podcast ads. Good taste is contagious. Get your free campaign plan here. https://podnews.net/cc/2897 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-podcast-charts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
16/05/254m 15s

Radio Academy ARIAS names Goalhanger Best Audio Brand

It was the inaugural 'brand of the year' award. Sponsored by RedCircle. Watch out, London! We’ll be at The Podcast Show. Will you? Book a meeting. https://podnews.net/cc/2891 Visit https://podnews.net/update/arias-2025-winners for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
15/05/252m 55s

Infinite Dial UK to be unveiled next week

Now we get to know how the UK compares to other countries. Sponsored by RedCircle. Podcast-curious? Get your free podcast advertising campaign plan. https://podnews.net/cc/2890 Visit https://podnews.net/update/infinite-dial-uk-25-plans for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
14/05/255m 14s

Podcasters win at the 29th Webby Awards

And iHeart's financial results show more increases for podcasting. Sponsored by RedCircle. Trusted by FIJI Water, NerdWallet, and Bandai Namco to run their podcast ads. Are you next? Get a free campaign plan. https://podnews.net/cc/2888 Visit https://podnews.net/update/webby-awards-25-wins for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
13/05/253m 31s

Spotify’s play count concerns creators

But we know a little more, now, about what it is. Sponsored by RedCircle. Get your free podcast advertising campaign plan here. Thank us later. https://podnews.net/cc/2887 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-play-count-creators for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
12/05/256m 51s

Lemonada Media’s acquisition price

And there's more money in podcasting too. Sponsored by RedCircle. Your podcast deserves more than exposure. It deserves invoices. We help with those. https://podnews.net/cc/2883 Visit https://podnews.net/update/lemonada-media-price for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
09/05/253m 40s

Bigger than you think: podcast revenue is $7.3bn worldwide

The US accounts for two-thirds of it. Sponsored by RedCircle. 10,000+ paid ad opportunities to podcasters of all sizes. Delivered. Want one, too? Sign up. https://podnews.net/cc/2882 Visit https://podnews.net/update/global-podcast-industry for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
08/05/253m 48s

PodX Group acquires Lemonada; Spotify launch “plays”

We don't know what a play is. Sponsored by RedCircle. Want to read ads for Recess, FIJI Water, or Mood? With us you can. Regardless of where you host. Sign up. https://podnews.net/cc/2881 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podx-lemonada-spotify for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
07/05/253m 49s

Playback data all in one place

A new tool from German platform Audiorella. Sponsored by RedCircle. 8,500 podcasts said yes to getting paid through us. Join the cool kids and get your free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2880 Visit https://podnews.net/update/playback-data for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
06/05/253m 3s

The top 50 US podcasts for Q1/2025

There's a new entry to the top ten. Sponsored by RedCircle. Podcasting: where talking to yourself is highly encouraged. Turn that talent into treasure (aka monetize it). Start now. https://podnews.net/cc/2879 Visit https://podnews.net/update/top-50-podcasts-us-q125 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
05/05/253m 42s

Looking for an expert? Meet your PodHeroes

A new tool promises to connect creators with experts. Sponsored by RedCircle. No spreadsheets. No back-and-forth emails. We do podcast advertising different. See how. https://podnews.net/cc/2878 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podheroes-connect-launch for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
02/05/255m 40s

New concept podcast earbuds

They have a built-in skip button. Sponsored by RedCircle. It’s not too late for Mother’s Day host-read ads! Campaign turn-around in 3 days. Get in touch. https://podnews.net/cc/2875 Visit https://podnews.net/update/pod-pods-buds for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
01/05/253m 44s

Spotify shows off 10% more users in Q1/25 financials

The company made more than $1.3bn profit.. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Heading to The Podcast Show in London? Meet with Magellan AI https://podnews.net/cc/2872 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-growth-q125 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
30/04/255m 57s

UK audio ad growth slows

Podcast advertising is growing less quickly in the UK, but what is a podcast.... Sponsored by Magellan AI. What’s fueling podcast ad growth? Join Magellan AI live today at 12p ET for a March podcast spend breakdown. Join the webinar https://podnews.net/cc/2871 Visit https://podnews.net/update/iab-uk-slow for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
29/04/255m 16s

Tencent to pay a mountain of cash for Ximalaya

It's quite a sizeable deal. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Planning + insight = podcast growth. See how Boll & Branch did it. Discover what worked https://podnews.net/cc/2869 Visit https://podnews.net/update/tencent-music-ximalaya for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
28/04/256m 10s

The Daily gets two new co-hosts

Natalie Kitroeff and Rachel Abrams will join Michael Barbaro. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Join networks like Wondery using Magellan AI to highlight opportunities for optimizing reach across podcast shows. Reach Lift https://podnews.net/cc/2868 Visit https://podnews.net/update/the-daily-new-hosts-natalie-rachel for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
25/04/256m 11s

YouTube is 20

New stats about the biggest media host on the internet. Sponsored by Magellan AI. See why RedCircle uses Magellan AI attribution to measure performance and maximize results. Track ad impact https://podnews.net/cc/2866 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-20 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
24/04/252m 39s

Daily Mail launches premium true crime podcasts

The subscription is called The Crime Desk. Sponsored by Magellan AI. RedCircle partnered with Magellan AI to fuel data-driven campaigns for brands and creators. Read the full announcement https://podnews.net/cc/2865 Visit https://podnews.net/update/the-crime-desk for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
23/04/254m 10s

Exclusive: Webby Awards podcast winners

Congratulations to all the winners!. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Mynt Agency uses Magellan AI to spot podcast ad trends and outmanoeuvre the competition. See who's spending https://podnews.net/cc/2864 Visit https://podnews.net/update/webby-winners-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
22/04/253m 31s

Podcast ad revenue smashes through $2bn

Expansion of podcast networks is one reason. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Mynt Agency's secret to smarter podcast media buying? Better insights and faster planning. See how they did it https://podnews.net/cc/2863 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-ad-revenue-2024 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
21/04/254m 51s

Spotify’s Maya Prohovnik: “you’re going to be thrilled”

The company is working on better ad measurement and third-party attribution. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Find out why CBC relies on Magellan AI for pod-to-pod attribution. Measure podcast growth https://podnews.net/cc/2861 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-video-thrilled for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
18/04/254m 33s

Podcast Show London announces new speakers

Speakers include Gary Lineker from Goalhanger. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Canada's largest broadcaster trusts Magellan AI. Tap into the same analytics tools as CBC. Start measuring pod-to-pod https://podnews.net/cc/2860 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-show-london-speakers-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
17/04/254m 43s

Women’s podcast listenership triples

52% are consuming podcasts each month. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Find the right shows fast. Magellan AI helps match your brand to the right audience. Plan smarter podcast buys https://podnews.net/cc/2857 Visit https://podnews.net/update/womens-audio-report-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
16/04/254m 23s

Spotify invests in international audiobooks

French and Dutch books are first. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Better insights, bigger deals. See how Gamut Podcast Network uses Magellan AI to drive revenue. See their strategy https://podnews.net/cc/2853 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-audiobooks-investment for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
15/04/254m 11s

Goalhanger adds women’s football show

Another brand extension for the podcast network. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Stop guessing. Start optimizing. Magellan AI attribution improves ROAS and targeting. Optimize your campaigns https://podnews.net/cc/2851 Visit https://podnews.net/update/goalhanger-brand-football for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
14/04/256m 23s

Video on Spotify slammed; claims rebutted

Suggestions that the service will have a long-term negative impact. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Did you miss our presentation at Evolutions by Podcast Movement last week? Download it here https://podnews.net/cc/2846 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-video-bad for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
11/04/255m 12s

Merger creates UK “podcasting supergroup”

Three podcast production companies merge. Sponsored by Magellan AI. MetaRouter partners with Magellan AI to deliver privacy-first podcast attribution. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/2845 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasting-supergroup for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
10/04/254m 2s

Testing ad effectiveness before it runs

A new AI-powered tool that'll tell you how to improve your audio ad. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Host-read, programmatic, or run-of-network? See how top advertisers allocate podcast budgets with Magellan AI’s spend analysis. Track competitive spend https://podnews.net/cc/2844 Visit https://podnews.net/update/audion-sense-tool for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
09/04/254m 55s

The podcast from a crowded elevator

Don't recommend.. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Ads that run too early, too late - or not at all? Magellan AI checks every ad read so you don't have to. Verify every ad https://podnews.net/cc/2843 Visit https://podnews.net/update/elevator-pitch for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
08/04/252m 57s

Google’s podcast download spike

Hundreds of thousands of downloads that we don't think are listened-to. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Public radio meets performance data: American Public Media has teamed up with Magellan AI for next-gen ad measurement. Read the full story https://podnews.net/cc/2842 Visit https://podnews.net/update/google-news-audio for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
07/04/256m 27s

Video: more important than ever

Audio is still healthy and thriving, but video is more important than ever. Sponsored by Instant Intro from Magellan AI. No more manual outreach. Scale podcast ad buys with Instant Intro from Magellan AI. Get connected faster https://podnews.net/cc/2840 Visit https://podnews.net/update/video-amplifi-coleman for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
04/04/255m 9s

Podnews Report Card results for 2025

YouTube's up - but criticised for being too complicated. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Don’t just get downloads, get repeat listeners. Measure promo impact with pod-to-pod attribution. Measure repeat listeners https://podnews.net/cc/2838 Visit https://podnews.net/update/report-card-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
03/04/253m 43s

The biggest app is…

Spotify? Or YouTube? Or someone else?. Sponsored by Magellan AI. April Fools is over - so is relying on guesswork. Magellan AI attribution delivers accurate, reliable data for clearer podcast measurement and better ROAS. Optimize your campaigns https://podnews.net/cc/2835 Visit https://podnews.net/update/biggest-app-podtrac for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
02/04/253m 55s

The Ambies: the winners for 2025

Hysterical won the Podcast of the Year. Sponsored by Podgellan AI. Magellan AI is now Podgellan AI, because every good podcast company starts with “Pod”. Podcast ad measurement, attribution and competitive insights - now with added Pod. https://podnews.net/cc/2832 Visit https://podnews.net/update/ambies-winners-2025-newsletter for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
01/04/254m 40s

Hubbard Radio Launches Gamut Podcast Network

'A pivotal evolution for our company', says CEO. Sponsored by CoHost at Evolutions. How do you know if your audience is truly engaged? Fatima Zaidi of CoHost, James Cridland of Podnews, Sharon Taylor of Triton Digital, and Steve Pratt of The Creativity Business will tell you at Evolutions in Chicago. Join us tomorrow at 3.15pm. https://podnews.net/cc/2830 Visit https://podnews.net/update/hubbard-gamut for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
31/03/255m 23s

BBC rules out UK ads in podcasts

The original plan was called 'disastrous' by other UK podcasters. Sponsored by CoHost. Want more listener insights without switching hosting providers? Explore CoHost's Prefix with in-depth podcast analytics and tracking links starting at just $15/month. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2824 Visit https://podnews.net/update/bbc-uk-ads-podcasts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
28/03/255m 27s

Spotify Partner Program expands into Europe

A further nine new countries to get the monetisation model. Sponsored by CoHost. Want more listener insights without switching hosting providers? Explore CoHost's Prefix with in-depth podcast analytics and tracking links starting at just $15/month. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2824 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-partners-europe for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
27/03/254m 22s

Japan: YouTube is #1 for podcasts

There's a new high, but it's still much less popular than the US. Sponsored by CoHost. Want more listener insights without switching hosting providers? Explore CoHost's Prefix with in-depth podcast analytics and tracking links starting at just $15/month. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2824 Visit https://podnews.net/update/japan-25-podcast-consumption for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
26/03/253m 43s

YouTube could let you swap ads in videos

Dynamic ads might be coming. Sponsored by CoHost. Want more listener insights without switching hosting providers? Explore CoHost's Prefix with in-depth podcast analytics and tracking links starting at just $15/month. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2824 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-dynamic-ads for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
25/03/253m 24s

Gen Z leans towards video

Only 10% of Gen Z podcast consumers never use video podcasts. Sponsored by CoHost. Want more listener insights without switching hosting providers? Explore CoHost's Prefix with in-depth podcast analytics and tracking links starting at just $15/month. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2824 Visit https://podnews.net/update/gen-z-lean-towards-video for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
24/03/255m 53s

Podcasts hit the mainstream

Over 50% of Americans are consuming them monthly. Sponsored by CoHost's analytics. Podcasters need better analytics. Discover where downloads are coming from, how listeners are resonating, and who your audience is with CoHost. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2817 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasts-mainstream-infinite-dial for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
21/03/254m 3s

Fantasy Footballers to keynote at Evolutions

And, Evolutions unveils another star speaker. Sponsored by CoHost's analytics. Podcasters need better analytics. Discover where downloads are coming from, how listeners are resonating, and who your audience is with CoHost. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2817 Visit https://podnews.net/update/evolutions-chicago-fantasy-footballers for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
20/03/256m 6s

Law&Crime launches show exclusively with Wondery+

The show follows the case of Luigi Mangione. Sponsored by CoHost's analytics. Podcasters need better analytics. Discover where downloads are coming from, how listeners are resonating, and who your audience is with CoHost. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2817 Visit https://podnews.net/update/luigi-mangione for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
19/03/255m 8s

YouTube puts “podcasts” on the front page

The front page of its TV app. Sponsored by CoHost's analytics. Podcasters need better analytics. Discover where downloads are coming from, how listeners are resonating, and who your audience is with CoHost. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2817 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-tv-podcasts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
18/03/257m 18s

Podstock brings the numbers together

A quest for efficiency in the industry. Sponsored by CoHost's analytics. Podcasters need better analytics. Discover where downloads are coming from, how listeners are resonating, and who your audience is with CoHost. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2817 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podstock-podcasthon for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
17/03/256m 23s

Michelle Obama tapes new podcast at SXSW

SXSW had a renewed focus on podcasting this year.. Sponsored by CoHost's Tracking Links. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading creators, brands, and agencies. Sign up for a free 7-day trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2810 Visit https://podnews.net/update/obama-sxsw for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
14/03/254m 52s

Video or audio podcasts? Gen Z choose audio

A significant number say they primarily listen to audio, not video. Sponsored by CoHost's Tracking Links. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading creators, brands, and agencies. Sign up for a free 7-day trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2810 Visit https://podnews.net/update/video-audio-podcasts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
13/03/254m 48s

Pocket Casts on the web: now open to everyone

You don't need to pay to access the web app, and it syncs to mobile. Sponsored by CoHost's Tracking Links. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading creators, brands, and agencies. Sign up for a free 7-day trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2810 Visit https://podnews.net/update/pocket-casts-web for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
12/03/254m 53s

AI to fix most annoying thing about podcasting

At least, something good from AI?. Sponsored by CoHost's Tracking Links. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading creators, brands, and agencies. Sign up for a free 7-day trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2810 Visit https://podnews.net/update/ai-overlapping-voices for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
11/03/254m 45s

Emerging Women in Podcasting competition launches

The winner gets a pilot of their show made by JAR. Sponsored by CoHost's Tracking Links. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading creators, brands, and agencies. Sign up for a free 7-day trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2810 Visit https://podnews.net/update/emerging-women for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
10/03/255m 28s

Miss Me? does first sold-out live show

The show has announced a video podcast on YouTube. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast analytics? CoHost gives you insight into download sources, audience demographics, episode consumption, and more. Sign up for a free trial today. https://podnews.net/cc/2799 Visit https://podnews.net/update/miss-me-sell-out for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
07/03/254m 57s

New comedy podcast network to launch

It's from Cineverse and comedy club brand The Stand. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast analytics? CoHost gives you insight into download sources, audience demographics, episode consumption, and more. Sign up for a free trial today. https://podnews.net/cc/2799 Visit https://podnews.net/update/witz-podcast-network for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
06/03/255m 52s

Spotify’s new video program “loses publishers money”

The program switches off dynamic audio ads. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast analytics? CoHost gives you insight into download sources, audience demographics, episode consumption, and more. Sign up for a free trial today. https://podnews.net/cc/2799 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-loses-money for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
05/03/254m 50s

Goalhanger’s two-million listener live podcasts

Live shows on YouTube, reposted on podcast apps, might be a winner. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast analytics? CoHost gives you insight into download sources, audience demographics, episode consumption, and more. Sign up for a free trial today. https://podnews.net/cc/2799 Visit https://podnews.net/update/goalhanger-live-shows for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
04/03/254m 16s

Canada gets its own podcast magazine

Another place for Canadian podcast infomation. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast analytics? CoHost gives you insight into download sources, audience demographics, episode consumption, and more. Sign up for a free trial today. https://podnews.net/cc/2799 Visit https://podnews.net/update/canadian-podcaster for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
03/03/256m 57s

Data on news podcast listeners

Younger than viewers of the big cable news channels. Much younger.. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/news-podcast-consumer for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
28/02/256m 20s

YouTube had “1 billion podcast listeners” in Jan

We compare with other platforms, and discover what a podcast is. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-billion for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
27/02/257m 14s

Heavyweight to return, with Pushkin

Jonathan Goldstein and his team of producers have moved. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/heavyweight-pushkin-news for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
26/02/254m 13s

Acast delivers $44.9mn to creators down under

The company recently signed two of Australia's biggest shows. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-down-under for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
25/02/253m 45s

Podimo hits a million paid podcast subscribers

And are profitable in three markets, they say. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podimo-million-plus for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
24/02/255m 38s

Apple Podcasts fixes its submissions process

It's after significant feedback last year from our Report Card. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-easier-submissions for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
21/02/254m 20s

Podcasts have more ads than ever

But revenue is up, says Magellan AI. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-ad-load for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
20/02/254m 41s

Data: Branded podcasts are liked by audiences

Signal Hill Insights releases new data. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/branded-podcasts-liked for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
19/02/252m 52s

Episode 1,800 for Todd Cochrane’s Geek News Central

The show is one of the internet's earliest. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/geek-news-central-1800 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
18/02/253m 12s

Tig Notaro to host The Ambies

The nominees have also been announced. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/tig-notaro-ambies for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
17/02/254m 36s

Spotify shares creator podcast earnings

Hundreds of podcast creators earnt more than $10,000 in January. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-podcast-monetisation for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
14/02/254m 42s

Wondery closes in Mexico and Brazil

The company had just received more award nominations, too. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/wondery-mexico-brazil-closure for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
13/02/255m 59s

Acast achieves profitability target

The company posts its first year in profit. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-profitability for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
12/02/256m 36s

Murdoch’s Fox buys into Red Seat Ventures

Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and Piers Morgan back with Murdoch once more. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/murdoch-red-seat for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
11/02/254m 42s

Help the industry: fill in the report card

The big podcast platforms want to know how they're doing. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-report-card-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
10/02/254m 36s

Evolutions names first keynote speakers

The session explores audio investigative reporting. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/evolutions-keynotes-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
07/02/253m 44s

“Podcast Election” reflected in top shows

Many conservative talk shows have seen jumps in the charts. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-election-q424 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
06/02/252m 26s

Spotify’s first full year of profitability

Revenue grew 16% year-on-year. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-2024-profitable for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
05/02/254m 44s

One-in-five hours of ad-supported audio is to podcasts

Americans listen to audio for almost four hours every day. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/audio-share-us for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
04/02/255m 20s

Adelicious signs one of the UK’s biggest shows

The show has had two live arena tours. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation platform. Try Riverside today and grow your podcast! https://podnews.net/cc/2773 Visit https://podnews.net/update/shggd-mrrd-annyd for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
03/02/256m 19s

PodcastOne adds ART19 hosting to its shopping cart

The company chooses Amazon's podcast host. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Transform Your Podcast Guest Lineup - Central Talent Booking delivers top-tier guests—celebrities, influencers, thought leaders, and compelling experts—to elevate your podcast. Discover more. https://podnews.net/cc/2767 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcastone-art19-2 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
31/01/255m 7s

UK Political Podcast Awards winners

The Rest Is Politics didn't win them all.... Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Transform Your Podcast Guest Lineup - Central Talent Booking delivers top-tier guests—celebrities, influencers, thought leaders, and compelling experts—to elevate your podcast. Discover more. https://podnews.net/cc/2767 Visit https://podnews.net/update/political-podcasts-uk-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
30/01/254m 12s

More listeners than ever to podcasts in US

And YouTube is even more popular as a place to consume them. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Transform Your Podcast Guest Lineup - Central Talent Booking delivers top-tier guests—celebrities, influencers, thought leaders, and compelling experts—to elevate your podcast. Discover more. https://podnews.net/cc/2767 Visit https://podnews.net/update/more-listeners-2025 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
29/01/255m 23s

Spotify launch recognition for most-streamed shows

Two of the biggest are in the German language. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Transform Your Podcast Guest Lineup - Central Talent Booking delivers top-tier guests—celebrities, influencers, thought leaders, and compelling experts—to elevate your podcast. Discover more. https://podnews.net/cc/2767 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-creative-milestone for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
28/01/255m 22s

The best podcast hosting company is…

Five make a list from TechRadar. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Transform Your Podcast Guest Lineup - Central Talent Booking delivers top-tier guests—celebrities, influencers, thought leaders, and compelling experts—to elevate your podcast. Discover more. https://podnews.net/cc/2767 Visit https://podnews.net/update/best-podcast-hosting for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
27/01/256m 20s

How Apple Podcasts works with podcasts in China

The company can block specific episodes now, as well as whole shows. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. The Guests Your Podcast Needs - From celebrities to experts, Central Talent Booking connects you with the right guests to captivate your listeners. Learn more. https://podnews.net/cc/2761 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-china-how for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
24/01/253m 56s

The US podcast manosphere

The male podcast hosts having an effect on US politics. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. The Guests Your Podcast Needs - From celebrities to experts, Central Talent Booking connects you with the right guests to captivate your listeners. Learn more. https://podnews.net/cc/2761 Visit https://podnews.net/update/manosphere for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
23/01/252m 30s

Acast scores New Zealand’s biggest interview podcast

The partnership will include ad and sponsorship opportunities. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. The Guests Your Podcast Needs - From celebrities to experts, Central Talent Booking connects you with the right guests to captivate your listeners. Learn more. https://podnews.net/cc/2761 Visit https://podnews.net/update/between-two-beers-acast-nz for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
22/01/255m 18s

Planning for PodCamp Toronto

Podcasters hard at work at the next event in the Canadian city. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. The Guests Your Podcast Needs - From celebrities to experts, Central Talent Booking connects you with the right guests to captivate your listeners. Learn more. https://podnews.net/cc/2761 Visit https://podnews.net/update/planning-podcamp-toronto for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
21/01/253m 3s

The 2025 Podcast Hall of Fame ceremony, in full

The whole ceremony is available to watch. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. The Guests Your Podcast Needs - From celebrities to experts, Central Talent Booking connects you with the right guests to captivate your listeners. Learn more. https://podnews.net/cc/2746 Visit https://podnews.net/update/hof-25-ceremony for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
20/01/253m 52s

Podcasters splashdown in Orlando for Podfest

The Podcast Hall of Fame induction ceremony is tonight. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Your Podcast Deserves the Best Guests - Central Talent Booking helps you secure top-tier guests to boost your podcast’s reach and engagement. Find out how. https://podnews.net/cc/2754 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podfest-orlando for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
17/01/253m 13s

Promoting Google on podcasts

A nice example of promotional activity. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Your Podcast Deserves the Best Guests - Central Talent Booking helps you secure top-tier guests to boost your podcast’s reach and engagement. Find out how. https://podnews.net/cc/2754 Visit https://podnews.net/update/google-acast for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
16/01/253m 40s

Exclusive: On Air Fest reveals 2025 schedule

Among the third wave of featured talent announced today is Anderson Cooper, Jemele Hill and Anna Martin.. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Your Podcast Deserves the Best Guests - Central Talent Booking helps you secure top-tier guests to boost your podcast’s reach and engagement. Find out how. https://podnews.net/cc/2754 Visit https://podnews.net/update/on-air-fest-reveals-2025-schedule for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
15/01/254m 44s

Selling your podcast: what’s it like?

Mistakes and lessons along the way, from Tanner Campbell. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Your Podcast Deserves the Best Guests - Central Talent Booking helps you secure top-tier guests to boost your podcast’s reach and engagement. Find out how. https://podnews.net/cc/2754 Visit https://podnews.net/update/selling-a-podcast-experiences for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
14/01/253m 53s

Sonic Dash storytelling competition winners

Could you produce an original piece of storytelling audio with just 48 hours notice?. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Your Podcast Deserves the Best Guests - Central Talent Booking helps you secure top-tier guests to boost your podcast’s reach and engagement. Find out how. https://podnews.net/cc/2754 Visit https://podnews.net/update/sonic-dash-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
13/01/254m 34s

Pod Bible looks for a new owner

The magazine was monthly inside some issues of The Sunday Times. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Transform Your Podcast Guest Lineup - Central Talent Booking delivers top-tier guests—celebrities, influencers, thought leaders, and compelling experts—to elevate your podcast. Discover more. https://podnews.net/cc/2748 Visit https://podnews.net/update/pod-bible-new-owner for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
10/01/254m 36s

How much does a famous podcaster get paid?

We learn the details of a Barstool Sports show. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Transform Your Podcast Guest Lineup - Central Talent Booking delivers top-tier guests—celebrities, influencers, thought leaders, and compelling experts—to elevate your podcast. Discover more. https://podnews.net/cc/2748 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcaster-pay for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
09/01/255m 1s

Nominations announced for the iHeartPodcast Awards

You can vote now for the Podcast of the Year.. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Transform Your Podcast Guest Lineup - Central Talent Booking delivers top-tier guests—celebrities, influencers, thought leaders, and compelling experts—to elevate your podcast. Discover more. https://podnews.net/cc/2748 Visit https://podnews.net/update/iheartpodcast-awards-noms-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
08/01/253m 53s

Podcast listener finds man wanted by police

The man had disappeared in June. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Transform Your Podcast Guest Lineup - Central Talent Booking delivers top-tier guests—celebrities, influencers, thought leaders, and compelling experts—to elevate your podcast. Discover more. https://podnews.net/cc/2748 Visit https://podnews.net/update/australian-true-crime-arrest for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
07/01/254m 11s

Spreaker more than doubles podcast numbers

The company doubles its share of new episodes in December. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Transform Your Podcast Guest Lineup - Central Talent Booking delivers top-tier guests—celebrities, influencers, thought leaders, and compelling experts—to elevate your podcast. Discover more. https://podnews.net/cc/2748 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spreaker-double for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
06/01/254m 34s

Spotify launches revenue-sharing Partner Program

How much will it pay - and could it mean the end of open RSS?. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. The Guests Your Podcast Needs - From celebrities to experts, Central Talent Booking connects you with the right guests to captivate your listeners. Learn more. https://podnews.net/cc/2746 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-partner-program-launch for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
03/01/255m 40s

Listener retention to be important in 2025

Attention to retention should be your intention. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. The Guests Your Podcast Needs - From celebrities to experts, Central Talent Booking connects you with the right guests to captivate your listeners. Learn more. https://podnews.net/cc/2746 Visit https://podnews.net/update/listener-retention for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
02/01/253m 0s

The gender bias of video podcasts

Will a shift to video make things harder for women?. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. The Guests Your Podcast Needs - From celebrities to experts, Central Talent Booking connects you with the right guests to captivate your listeners. Learn more. https://podnews.net/cc/2746 Visit https://podnews.net/update/gender-bias-video-podcasts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
01/01/252m 46s

The winners of the Canadian Podcast Awards

We have all the winners in a big list. Sponsored by Personally, from CBC. From CBC, Personally is the home for intimate storytelling and memoir. Get lost in someone else's life. Now accepting pitches. https://podnews.net/cc/2743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/canadian-2024-winners for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
31/12/242m 3s

NPR funding under threat

But how much government funding does it get anyway?. Sponsored by Personally, from CBC. From CBC, Personally is the home for intimate storytelling and memoir. Get lost in someone else's life. Now accepting pitches. https://podnews.net/cc/2743 Visit https://podnews.net/update/npr-funding-musk for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
30/12/243m 49s

Will 2025 be video’s year?

Hear predictions - it's not assured, not yet. Sponsored by Sounds Good, from CBC. From the staff at CBC Podcasts, Sounds Good is a bi-weekly newsletter that offers the latest in news, events and industry buzz from podcast creators and producers. Subscribe now. https://podnews.net/cc/2739 Visit https://podnews.net/update/2025-video for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
27/12/244m 13s

How many ads in podcasts? Where do you live?

Some of us get a minute - some get 18 minutes. Sponsored by Sounds Good, from CBC. From the staff at CBC Podcasts, Sounds Good is a bi-weekly newsletter that offers the latest in news, events and industry buzz from podcast creators and producers. Subscribe now. https://podnews.net/cc/2739 Visit https://podnews.net/update/ads-in-podcasts-dai for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
26/12/242m 42s

Moments defining podcasting in 2024

Ten moments that got podcasting talked about. Sponsored by Sounds Good, from CBC. From the staff at CBC Podcasts, Sounds Good is a bi-weekly newsletter that offers the latest in news, events and industry buzz from podcast creators and producers. Subscribe now. https://podnews.net/cc/2739 Visit https://podnews.net/update/moments-in-2024 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
25/12/243m 0s

Sweet growth for Crowd Network

Revenue up by over 80%, again. Sponsored by Sounds Good, from CBC. From the staff at CBC Podcasts, Sounds Good is a bi-weekly newsletter that offers the latest in news, events and industry buzz from podcast creators and producers. Subscribe now. https://podnews.net/cc/2739 Visit https://podnews.net/update/crowd-growth-24 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
24/12/243m 14s

The podcast making “well in the six figures”

And a membership plan of $450 a year. Sponsored by Sounds Good, from CBC. From the staff at CBC Podcasts, Sounds Good is a bi-weekly newsletter that offers the latest in news, events and industry buzz from podcast creators and producers. Subscribe now. https://podnews.net/cc/2739 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-money-making for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
23/12/243m 9s

A look back at 2024

Clips from podcasts throughout the year. Sponsored by Understood, from CBC. From CBC, Understood goes deep on the current events, people, and cultural moments shaping society. Seasons span four episodes, hosted by journalists with an existing expertise on the story. Now accepting pitches. https://podnews.net/cc/2735 Visit https://podnews.net/update/look-back-2024-harklist for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
20/12/243m 41s

Global size of the podcast market

The size of the podcast market has increased, according to new estimates. Sponsored by Understood, from CBC. From CBC, Understood goes deep on the current events, people, and cultural moments shaping society. Seasons span four episodes, hosted by journalists with an existing expertise on the story. Now accepting pitches. https://podnews.net/cc/2735 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-market-size for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
19/12/244m 26s

TuneIn tunes out: layoffs and outdated data

The company isn't updating new shows, and has undergone cuts. Sponsored by Understood, from CBC. From CBC, Understood goes deep on the current events, people, and cultural moments shaping society. Seasons span four episodes, hosted by journalists with an existing expertise on the story. Now accepting pitches. https://podnews.net/cc/2735 Visit https://podnews.net/update/tunein-tuning-out for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
18/12/243m 42s

Goalhanger launches ad campaign

Is it the best ad for a podcast ever?. Sponsored by Understood, from CBC. From CBC, Understood goes deep on the current events, people, and cultural moments shaping society. Seasons span four episodes, hosted by journalists with an existing expertise on the story. Now accepting pitches. https://podnews.net/cc/2735 Visit https://podnews.net/update/goalhanger-ads for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
17/12/245m 27s

The company charging $1,000 for linking to a podcast

Licensync is sending invoices demanding payment. Sponsored by Understood, from CBC. From CBC, Understood goes deep on the current events, people, and cultural moments shaping society. Seasons span four episodes, hosted by journalists with an existing expertise on the story. Now accepting pitches. https://podnews.net/cc/2735 Visit https://podnews.net/update/licensync-payment-demands for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
16/12/245m 20s

The top new shows in 2024

...and the biggest shows in the world. Sponsored by Uncover, from CBC. From CBC, Uncover brings listeners explosive, high-caliber investigations and true crime series. CBC is currently accepting pitches from independents and publishers to be part of this successful podcast. https://podnews.net/cc/2722 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podtrac-new-shows for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
13/12/244m 26s

Chartable switches off: what you have to do today

If you use it for analytics, you need to change things.. Sponsored by Uncover, from CBC. From CBC, Uncover brings listeners explosive, high-caliber investigations and true crime series. CBC is currently accepting pitches from independents and publishers to be part of this successful podcast. https://podnews.net/cc/2722 Visit https://podnews.net/update/chartable-final-switchoff for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
12/12/246m 47s

Gretchen Rubin partners with Lemonada

The author's company will add its shows to Lemonada Media's slate. Sponsored by Uncover, from CBC. From CBC, Uncover brings listeners explosive, high-caliber investigations and true crime series. CBC is currently accepting pitches from independents and publishers to be part of this successful podcast. https://podnews.net/cc/2722 Visit https://podnews.net/update/rubin-lemonada for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
11/12/245m 42s

Apple Podcasts improved on Android

You can now install it so it works just like an app. Sponsored by Uncover, from CBC. From CBC, Uncover brings listeners explosive, high-caliber investigations and true crime series. CBC is currently accepting pitches from independents and publishers to be part of this successful podcast. https://podnews.net/cc/2722 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-android-improvements for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
10/12/245m 22s

2025 Podcast Hall of Fame inductees announced

And a yearly report from a fiction podcast. Sponsored by Uncover, from CBC. From CBC, Uncover brings listeners explosive, high-caliber investigations and true crime series. CBC is currently accepting pitches from independents and publishers to be part of this successful podcast. https://podnews.net/cc/2722 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-hall-of-fame-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
09/12/249m 31s

Acast acquires Wonder Media Network

The company will form a new division called Acast Creative Solutions. Sponsored by Split Screen, from CBC. From CBC, Split Screen features character-driven, narrative series, taking listeners inside the unsettling and captivating world of entertainment and pop culture. Now accepting pitches. https://podnews.net/cc/2708 Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-wmn for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
06/12/245m 16s

Spotify unveils “2024 Wrapped”

You've played music for your kids in the car too?. Sponsored by Split Screen, from CBC. From CBC, Split Screen features character-driven, narrative series, taking listeners inside the unsettling and captivating world of entertainment and pop culture. Now accepting pitches. https://podnews.net/cc/2708 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-2024-wrapped for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
05/12/244m 26s

Apple’s show of 2024 is Hysterical

That's its name. Plus, Canadian listening increases. Sponsored by Split Screen, from CBC. From CBC, Split Screen features character-driven, narrative series, taking listeners inside the unsettling and captivating world of entertainment and pop culture. Now accepting pitches. https://podnews.net/cc/2708 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-show-of-2024 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
04/12/246m 34s

Acast open studios in London

And Podgagement starts checking 34,000 charts globally. Sponsored by Split Screen, from CBC. From CBC, Split Screen features character-driven, narrative series, taking listeners inside the unsettling and captivating world of entertainment and pop culture. Now accepting pitches. https://podnews.net/cc/2708 Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-studios-london-2 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
03/12/244m 11s

Podcast Show London 2025 tickets now on sale

And free consulting for people who have lost their jobs. Sponsored by Split Screen, from CBC. From CBC, Split Screen features character-driven, narrative series, taking listeners inside the unsettling and captivating world of entertainment and pop culture. Now accepting pitches. https://podnews.net/cc/2708 Visit https://podnews.net/update/psl-25-on-sale for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
02/12/247m 27s

The Spotify exec who is ignoring video

And does adding full video make any difference? We discover it does.. Sponsored by CoHost. Uncover the seniority, department, companies, and industries your listeners work in using CoHost’s B2B Analytics feature to drive revenue. Book a demo today. https://podnews.net/cc/2693 Visit https://podnews.net/update/not-got-the-memo for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
29/11/244m 44s

Things to be thankful for in podcasting

Be thankful to Justin Jackson, Gavin Newsome, Audacy and ElevenLabs. Sponsored by CoHost. Uncover the seniority, department, companies, and industries your listeners work in using CoHost’s B2B Analytics feature to drive revenue. Book a demo today. https://podnews.net/cc/2693 Visit https://podnews.net/update/thanksgiving-24 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
28/11/243m 1s

The Rest is Politics now #1 UK-made podcast

And it's JLD at Podfest. Sponsored by CoHost. Uncover the seniority, department, companies, and industries your listeners work in using CoHost’s B2B Analytics feature to drive revenue. Book a demo today. https://podnews.net/cc/2693 Visit https://podnews.net/update/trip-number-one-uk for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
27/11/243m 7s

How people discover podcasts

The founder of Single Source Media acquires a controlling stake in LiveRead. Sponsored by CoHost. Uncover the seniority, department, companies, and industries your listeners work in using CoHost’s B2B Analytics feature to drive revenue. Book a demo today. https://podnews.net/cc/2693 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-discovery-tph for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
26/11/243m 54s

Evergreen Podcasts acquires Rhapsody Voices

Podcast revenue grows nicely in Australia; and changes for streaming payments. Sponsored by CoHost. Uncover the seniority, department, companies, and industries your listeners work in using CoHost’s B2B Analytics feature to drive revenue. Book a demo today. https://podnews.net/cc/2693 Visit https://podnews.net/update/evergreen-rhapsody-acquisition for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
25/11/248m 13s

Australian Podcast Awards - the winners

Spotify released new audiobook features, Tim Ferriss criticizes interview-style podcasts. Sponsored by CoHost. Get in-depth insights into who your podcast audience is including income, family members, social media habits, age, and more with CoHost's Advanced Audience Demographics. Book a demo today. https://podnews.net/cc/2682 Visit https://podnews.net/update/auspod-24-winners for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
22/11/245m 31s

Podscribe: longer ads are more cost-effective

YouTube leads podcast listening in US with 31% share over Spotify's 27%; Rogers Sports & Media cuts jobs.. Sponsored by CoHost. Get in-depth insights into who your podcast audience is including income, family members, social media habits, age, and more with CoHost's Advanced Audience Demographics. Book a demo today. https://podnews.net/cc/2682 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podscribe-report for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
21/11/245m 23s

Apple Podcasts: most popular podcasts of 2024

Spotify playlists and podcasts are being exploited for piracy links, and Triton Digital updates Australian podcast rankings with new listener metrics.. Sponsored by CoHost. Get in-depth insights into who your podcast audience is including income, family members, social media habits, age, and more with CoHost's Advanced Audience Demographics. Book a demo today. https://podnews.net/cc/2682 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-top-podcasts-2024 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
20/11/246m 9s

Amazon Music adds audiobooks in Spotify fight

Casefile (80M listens) moves to Acast, and 30% of new podcasts die within two months. Sponsored by CoHost. Get in-depth insights into who your podcast audience is including income, family members, social media habits, age, and more with CoHost's Advanced Audience Demographics. Book a demo today. https://podnews.net/cc/2682 Visit https://podnews.net/update/amazon-music-audible-2 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
19/11/244m 39s

YouTube execs to host Q&A

Spotify prioritizes video podcasts over HiFi audio, Apple removes Russian-language podcasts in Russia, and Triton Digital launches podcast demographics service in Netherlands.. Sponsored by CoHost. Get in-depth insights into who your podcast audience is including income, family members, social media habits, age, and more with CoHost's Advanced Audience Demographics. Book a demo today. https://podnews.net/cc/2682 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-qa for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
18/11/245m 1s

Trump and Harris’s podcast audience size

Acast reduces free hosting to five episodes, Spotify introduces video thumbnails, and Realm expands with Countdown Network addition.. Sponsored by CoHost. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading creators, brands, and agencies: sign up for a free 7-day trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2674 Visit https://podnews.net/update/size-that-matters for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
15/11/242m 15s

Now Playing: Spotify for Creators

Spotify posted its first profitable quarter with $32mn profit and 640 million monthly users. Sponsored by CoHost. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading creators, brands, and agencies: sign up for a free 7-day trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2674 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-for-creators for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
14/11/247m 15s

New Board of Governors for the Podcast Hall of Fame

Magellan AI expands podcast promo tracking, Wondercraft and Frequency enables AI-powered ad personalization, while researchers examine podcast audience inclusivity challenges.. Sponsored by CoHost. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading creators, brands, and agencies: sign up for a free 7-day trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2674 Visit https://podnews.net/update/hall-of-fame-governors for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
13/11/242m 29s

RØDE launches “Wireless Micro” microphones

Pocket Casts aligns with Apple and Spotify by changing Subscribe to Follow, while The Podcast Haven launches a unified search tool. Sponsored by CoHost. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading creators, brands, and agencies: sign up for a free 7-day trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2674 Visit https://podnews.net/update/rode-wireless-micro for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
12/11/244m 0s

Podpage adds a listener survey tool

Financial results from iHeart, Auddia, and the New York Times. Sponsored by CoHost. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading creators, brands, and agencies: sign up for a free 7-day trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2674 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podpage-listener-surveys for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
11/11/246m 46s

Train company’s podcast promotion on the right track

Spotify makes it easier to share to TikTok. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast insights? CoHost has you covered with insights into download sources, audience demographics, listener behavior, and more. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2665 Visit https://podnews.net/update/routes-promotion for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
08/11/243m 49s

Podcast ads are “too difficult to buy”

And new FTC rules. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast insights? CoHost has you covered with insights into download sources, audience demographics, listener behavior, and more. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2665 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-ads-difficult for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
07/11/243m 30s

Acast grows in the US

And podcasts on a plane. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast insights? CoHost has you covered with insights into download sources, audience demographics, listener behavior, and more. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2665 Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-q324 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
06/11/243m 38s

The most popular colour for successful business podcasts

And 20% of digital ads on Spotify are video ads. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast insights? CoHost has you covered with insights into download sources, audience demographics, listener behavior, and more. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2665 Visit https://podnews.net/update/colour-of-podcasts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
05/11/244m 27s

Podchaser now carries “political skew” data on podcasts

And the number of automatic NotebookLM podcasts grows. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast insights? CoHost has you covered with insights into download sources, audience demographics, listener behavior, and more. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2665 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podchaser-political-skew for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
04/11/245m 11s

Daily Mail podcasts expand to the US

Podcast revenue is up for SiriusXM. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast insights? CoHost has you covered with insights into download sources, audience demographics, listener behavior, and more. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2665 Visit https://podnews.net/update/mail-podcasts-us for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
01/11/245m 22s

Sennheiser launch three-in-one microphones

And a show gets Kickstarter funding to launch. Sponsored by SoundStack. Power to your podcaster portfolio in '25. Helping them earn more programmatic revenue is simple with SoundStack. Learn how. https://podnews.net/cc/2643 Visit https://podnews.net/update/sennheiser-profile-wireless for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
31/10/242m 56s

Newspaper’s hit podcast not all it seems

And Acast's new Podcast Pulse report. Sponsored by SoundStack. Power to your podcaster portfolio in '25. Helping them earn more programmatic revenue is simple with SoundStack. Learn how. https://podnews.net/cc/2643 Visit https://podnews.net/update/el-pais-podcast for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
30/10/244m 44s

New country rankers from Podtrac

And there are now more than 100 million podcast episodes. Sponsored by SoundStack. Power to your podcaster portfolio in '25. Helping them earn more programmatic revenue is simple with SoundStack. Learn how. https://podnews.net/cc/2643 Visit https://podnews.net/update/country-rankers for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
29/10/243m 40s

AI - new patents, and new Parkinson

And, the biggest podcast in YouTube. Sponsored by SoundStack. Power to your podcaster portfolio in '25. Helping them earn more programmatic revenue is simple with SoundStack. Learn how. https://podnews.net/cc/2643 Visit https://podnews.net/update/ai-patent-rss for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
28/10/245m 2s

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