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Podcast ad rates are on the rise
July 02, 2024 10:43 - 2 minutes - 3.15 MBBut the number of active podcasts is down. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings and edit with lightning speed. Riverside is your podcast and video studio. With our latest updates, you can now edit faster and stream better. Elevate your podcasting game — try Riverside today. Visit https://podnews.net/update/ad-rates-up-for-jun24 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
ALSO TRY: The Podnews Weekly Review - the last word in podcast news
July 02, 2024 10:38 - 1 minute - 895 KBEvery week, the Podnews Weekly Review is the last word in podcasting news - with a look back at the most important news in podcasting, and interviews with the people that matter. Hear from James Cridland, the Editor of Podnews; Sam Sethi, the CEO of Truefans; and interviews with the people that matter. The Podnews Weekly Review. With Buzzsprout - podcast hosting made easy. Find us wherever you get this podcast.
Spotify now has 250,000 video podcasts
July 01, 2024 08:55 - 4 minutes - 4.88 MBThe number of creators actively publishing video each month has grown nearly 70% year-over-year, says the company.. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings and edit with lightning speed. Riverside is your podcast and video studio. With our latest updates, you can now edit faster and stream better. Elevate your podcasting game — try Riverside today. Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-250000-video-podcasts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Acast promotes trustworthy content prior to UK election
June 28, 2024 09:46 - 3 minutes - 4.43 MBLarge increase in politics podcast listening. Plus, a new space in Podcast Movement, and PAVE Studios does books.. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-uk-news for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Hark launches The Conversation - curated podcast discovery
June 27, 2024 11:25 - 4 minutes - 5.22 MBA new feature coming in Apple Podcasts - and part of Zombie Google Podcasts has come back to life. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/hark-conversation-curation for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Is the NYT going to paywall its podcasts?
June 26, 2024 10:19 - 4 minutes - 5.09 MBAnd, RedCircle adds more features for advertisers, while Megatrax makes it easier to search its music library. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/what-else-you-need-to-pay-today for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
RØDECaster Pro II now available in white
June 25, 2024 11:31 - 5 minutes - 6.12 MBAn Android app for Buzzsprout, and a new podcast page in YouTube!. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/white-rodecaster-pro-ii for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Google Podcasts closes, and joins the graveyard
June 24, 2024 10:58 - 5 minutes - 6.42 MBIt's finally dead, well, almost, at least. Plus, Call Her Daddy gets closer to a buyer. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/google-podcasts-graveyard for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Now, iHeart tops two US podcast rankers
June 21, 2024 11:18 - 4 minutes - 5.22 MBNumber one for podcasting - according to both Podtrac and Triton Digital. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/iheart-number-one-twice for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Study: $1 in podcast ads = $4.90 in increased sales
June 20, 2024 10:26 - 3 minutes - 4.34 MBPodcast advertising gives better return on ad-spend than ads on social media or radio.. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-advertising-roas for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
True crime shows, filtered
June 19, 2024 10:08 - 3 minutes - 4.63 MBAnother new high for Spotify, says Libsyn. And the most influential podcasters.. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/pods4us-filtered-episodes for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Monthly podcast listeners continue to grow
June 18, 2024 11:12 - 5 minutes - 5.77 MBLibsyn integrates YouTube podcasts. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/monthly-podcast-listeners-grow-rdnr24 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Beyond the smartphone: PodLP launches on Cloud Phone
June 17, 2024 10:59 - 5 minutes - 6.23 MBWe also look at three ways to save bandwidth for podcast hosts, and even for listeners. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/podlp-cloud-phone for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Spotify for Podcasters release new terms of use
June 14, 2024 10:33 - 5 minutes - 6.81 MBWe take a good long look at them, but there are no surprises.. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-tandcs-2024 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Ad-skipping insights released for podcasts
June 13, 2024 10:21 - 3 minutes - 4.59 MBPodcasting does surprisingly well for ad-skipping, it turns out. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/ad-nauseam for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
UK Podcast Consumer study announced
June 12, 2024 10:45 - 3 minutes - 4.09 MBAcast also reappears in Podtrac's global ranker. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/uk-podcast-consumer-2024 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
A new manager for The Signal Awards
June 11, 2024 09:29 - 4 minutes - 4.99 MBShe used to be director of On Air Fest. Plus, a new AI-driven podcast player.. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/signal-awards-new-manager for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Spotify rolls out video for all podcasts
June 10, 2024 11:01 - 4 minutes - 5.75 MBBut there's a catch.... Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-video-all-podcasts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
More languages for your analytics
June 07, 2024 09:37 - 2 minutes - 3.46 MBText mode from Podcastle, and collaboration in the industry. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-analytics-languages for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
The UK’s top 25 podcasts
June 06, 2024 00:00 - 3 minutes - 3.77 MBAnd a new season of software for Descript. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/top-25-podcasts-in-uk-q124 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Riverside’s “VideoDub” launched in early access
June 05, 2024 02:15 - 4 minutes - 4.82 MBA system that corrects both the audio... and the lip sync. Impressive.... Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/riverside-videodub for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Co-listening: podcasting could be bigger than we think
June 04, 2024 02:22 - 3 minutes - 3.82 MBAlso, is a podcast hosting company about to be sold?. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/bigger-audiences-colistening for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Spotify’s Megaphone to return to IAB certification
June 03, 2024 04:00 - 4 minutes - 5.26 MBGood news from Spotify; as it releases details on how it will 'protect election integrity'. Sponsored by RedCircle's OpenRAP. Boost your revenue with OpenRAP: RedCircle's platform for automated host-read ads. Join OpenRAP today Visit https://podnews.net/update/megaphone-iab-certification for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Pocket Casts looking at supporting transcripts
May 31, 2024 01:50 - 3 minutes - 4.01 MBThat would make it the 19th app to support them. Plus, an upcoming Sports Audio Report.. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. What do Dateline, Radiolab, Search Engine, Criminal, The Rest is History, and Planet Money have in common? They all rely on Supporting Cast to sell podcast subscriptions. Find out why! Visit https://podnews.net/update/pocket-casts-transcripts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Stephen Bartlett’s new Samsung TV Plus channel
May 30, 2024 02:41 - 5 minutes - 5.82 MBAnd is Spotify working for the industry, or for itself?. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. What do Dateline, Radiolab, Search Engine, Criminal, The Rest is History, and Planet Money have in common? They all rely on Supporting Cast to sell podcast subscriptions. Find out why! Visit https://podnews.net/update/stephen-bartlett-samsung for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Podcasts reach younger audiences
May 29, 2024 05:01 - 2 minutes - 3.45 MBThe median age of a podcast listener is 22 years younger than television. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. What do Dateline, Radiolab, Search Engine, Criminal, The Rest is History, and Planet Money have in common? They all rely on Supporting Cast to sell podcast subscriptions. Find out why! Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasts-average-age for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Vancouver’s Pacific Content to close
May 28, 2024 03:01 - 2 minutes - 3.45 MBBig branded podcast company's owner to 'focus on core business'. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. What do Dateline, Radiolab, Search Engine, Criminal, The Rest is History, and Planet Money have in common? They all rely on Supporting Cast to sell podcast subscriptions. Find out why! Visit https://podnews.net/update/pacific-content-closes for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Podcast Day Asia announced for September in KL
May 27, 2024 04:03 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBand the first Women in Podcasting Awards are announced. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. What do Dateline, Radiolab, Search Engine, Criminal, The Rest is History, and Planet Money have in common? They all rely on Supporting Cast to sell podcast subscriptions. Find out why! Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-day-asia-2024 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
10,000 visit London
May 24, 2024 10:56 - 4 minutes - 5.13 MB10,000 attend The Podcast Show. Plus, a bill of listener rights for AI.. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. What do Dateline, Radiolab, Search Engine, Criminal, The Rest is History, and Planet Money have in common? They all rely on Supporting Cast to sell podcast subscriptions. Find out why! Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-show-final for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Lemonada to make pop culture podcast with the BBC
May 23, 2024 10:51 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBAnd Libsyn suddenly closes a production tool. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. What do Dateline, Radiolab, Search Engine, Criminal, The Rest is History, and Planet Money have in common? They all rely on Supporting Cast to sell podcast subscriptions. Find out why! Visit https://podnews.net/update/lemonada-bbc for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
New data shows Spotify’s global dominance
May 22, 2024 11:19 - 3 minutes - 3.84 MBYou should see the data in Mexico. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. What do Dateline, Radiolab, Search Engine, Criminal, The Rest is History, and Planet Money have in common? They all rely on Supporting Cast to sell podcast subscriptions. Find out why! Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-dominance for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Podcasters to gather in London for The Podcast Show
May 21, 2024 10:28 - 2 minutes - 3.14 MBBetter Help is still #1 for US podcast ad spend; and two new Podcast Radio outlets. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. What do Dateline, Radiolab, Search Engine, Criminal, The Rest is History, and Planet Money have in common? They all rely on Supporting Cast to sell podcast subscriptions. Find out why! Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-show-24-eve for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Wondercraft launches “parrot mode”
May 20, 2024 11:08 - 4 minutes - 4.66 MBAnd a big acquisition in London just ahead of The Podcast Show. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. What do Dateline, Radiolab, Search Engine, Criminal, The Rest is History, and Planet Money have in common? They all rely on Supporting Cast to sell podcast subscriptions. Find out why! Visit https://podnews.net/update/wondercraft-parrot-mode-audion-podx for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Study: podcast listeners are affluent and educated
May 17, 2024 05:14 - 2 minutes - 3.5 MBAnd a public transport special for Podcast Ads In The Wild. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. What do Dateline, Radiolab, Search Engine, Criminal, The Rest is History, and Planet Money have in common? They all rely on Supporting Cast to sell podcast subscriptions. Find out why! Visit https://podnews.net/update/aflluent-and-educated-thats-us for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Spotify changes Megaphone monetisation “price floor”
May 16, 2024 11:56 - 3 minutes - 4.3 MBAnd guess who's been to Buckingham Palace to see the King?. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. What do Dateline, Radiolab, Search Engine, Criminal, The Rest is History, and Planet Money have in common? They all rely on Supporting Cast to sell podcast subscriptions. Find out why! Visit https://podnews.net/update/megaphone-price-floor for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
The top 50 US podcasts for Q1/2024
May 15, 2024 11:33 - 4 minutes - 5.49 MBAnd Spotify launches one thing, and tests another. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. What do Dateline, Radiolab, Search Engine, Criminal, The Rest is History, and Planet Money have in common? They all rely on Supporting Cast to sell podcast subscriptions. Find out why! Visit https://podnews.net/update/top-50-us-podcasts-q1-2024 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus gets Webby Podcast of the Year
May 14, 2024 09:14 - 3 minutes - 3.82 MBWe carry her five-word speech, almost entirely. And, Castro making progress under its new owner.. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. What do Dateline, Radiolab, Search Engine, Criminal, The Rest is History, and Planet Money have in common? They all rely on Supporting Cast to sell podcast subscriptions. Find out why! Visit https://podnews.net/update/sweary-louis-dreyfus for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
BBC podcast ads would be “disastrous”
May 13, 2024 11:31 - 3 minutes - 4.66 MBLondon gets ready for The Podcast Show: our Editor has some brand new data for it. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Don't lock your members into one platform! 🔓 With Supporting Cast, YOU own your podcast subscription and control the subscriber relationship. And it's completely white-labeled, so your brand is always front and center. Learn more! Visit https://podnews.net/update/bbc-podcasts-disaster-incoming for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Jon Stewart to launch The Weekly Show podcast
May 10, 2024 11:57 - 4 minutes - 4.88 MBAudacy's Q1/24 financials, and Headliner adds full-length captioning. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Don't lock your members into one platform! 🔓 With Supporting Cast, YOU own your podcast subscription and control the subscriber relationship. And it's completely white-labeled, so your brand is always front and center. Learn more! Visit https://podnews.net/update/jon-stewart-iab-upfronts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
US podcast ad revenue growth slowed in 2023
May 09, 2024 12:30 - 4 minutes - 4.91 MBThe sector grew slower than digital overall. Plus, iHeart's new financials show they're still growing. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Don't lock your members into one platform! 🔓 With Supporting Cast, YOU own your podcast subscription and control the subscriber relationship. And it's completely white-labeled, so your brand is always front and center. Learn more! Visit https://podnews.net/update/iab-us-podcast-ad-revenue-breaking for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Wondery Ad Analytics launched for clients
May 08, 2024 11:06 - 5 minutes - 5.97 MBiHeart is number one for podcasting again. And what is the most-watched podcast episode of all time?. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Don't lock your members into one platform! 🔓 With Supporting Cast, YOU own your podcast subscription and control the subscriber relationship. And it's completely white-labeled, so your brand is always front and center. Learn more! Visit https://podnews.net/update/wondery-ad-analytics-launched for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
The country with the most regular podcast listeners
May 07, 2024 11:56 - 4 minutes - 5.38 MBThere are some surprising countries in the top three. Plus, Acast releases its financials.. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Don't lock your members into one platform! 🔓 With Supporting Cast, YOU own your podcast subscription and control the subscriber relationship. And it's completely white-labeled, so your brand is always front and center. Learn more! Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-listening-globally for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Podcaster’s show pirated in another language
May 06, 2024 11:12 - 5 minutes - 6.1 MBA look at the podcast market in the Philippines, and an ill-advised podcast growth method. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Don't lock your members into one platform! 🔓 With Supporting Cast, YOU own your podcast subscription and control the subscriber relationship. And it's completely white-labeled, so your brand is always front and center. Learn more! Visit https://podnews.net/update/cest-un-pirate-abominable for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
IAB Podcast Measurement v2.2 rolls out
May 03, 2024 11:16 - 4 minutes - 5.14 MBWe check the differences in the IAB guidelines. Also, Apple Podcasts adds a wellness category to the app. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Don't lock your members into one platform! 🔓 With Supporting Cast, YOU own your podcast subscription and control the subscriber relationship. And it's completely white-labeled, so your brand is always front and center. Learn more! Visit https://podnews.net/update/iab-2-point-2-podcast-measurement for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Spotify is now #1 for downloads
May 02, 2024 12:15 - 4 minutes - 4.89 MBGoogle Podcasts will close June 23; Libsyn Ads reports a slight drop in CPM. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Don't lock your members into one platform! 🔓 With Supporting Cast, YOU own your podcast subscription and control the subscriber relationship. And it's completely white-labeled, so your brand is always front and center. Learn more! Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-number-one for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Younger listeners: podcasts vs radio
May 01, 2024 11:17 - 4 minutes - 5.57 MBThe opportunities in India, and podcast ad spend in the US climbed 29%. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Don't lock your members into one platform! 🔓 With Supporting Cast, YOU own your podcast subscription and control the subscriber relationship. And it's completely white-labeled, so your brand is always front and center. Learn more! Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasts-vs-radio-younger-us for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
SiriusXM’s Greenstein confirmed for The Podcast Show
April 30, 2024 11:17 - 4 minutes - 5.46 MBAnd a new idea for that branded podcast you're making?. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/scott-greenstein-and-james-corden for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Three US presidents make it onto SmartLess
April 29, 2024 05:23 - 3 minutes - 4.35 MBThe winners from The True Crime Awards. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/presidential-guests for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Blubrry partners with BackBeat for premium host-read ads
April 26, 2024 05:28 - 3 minutes - 3.81 MBAnd TWiT is to close its studios in Petaluma. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/blubrry-host-read-ads for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
The future of podcasting on YouTube
April 25, 2024 11:15 - 2 minutes - 3.28 MBAnd, happy birthday Acast - ten years old today. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-future for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.