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Ausha launches podcast search optimisation tools
October 16, 2023 10:48 - 7 minutes - 8.63 MBIn Podnews today: A podcast promotion company that was doing something naughty - or were they? And YouTube starts rolling out RSS ingestion. Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-search-optimisation for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
IAB releases “Podcasting Buyer-Seller Checklist”
October 13, 2023 11:50 - 5 minutes - 6.39 MBIn Podnews today: A recommendation agent you can telephone; an AI-powered clip maker; and an audio quality checker. Visit https://podnews.net/update/iab-checklist for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
It’s a steal: creators criticise new services
October 12, 2023 10:01 - 4 minutes - 5.4 MBIn Podnews today: Some new services accused of not respecting creators. And, Apple Podcast changes up auto-downloads (a little). Visit https://podnews.net/update/its-a-steal for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
The winners of the 2nd Annual Signal Awards
October 11, 2023 11:33 - 5 minutes - 6.62 MBIn Podnews today: The number of new podcasts are down - but should we worry?. Visit https://podnews.net/update/the-signal-award-winners-2023 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Podcasts in YouTube make it to the UK
October 10, 2023 08:46 - 4 minutes - 5.46 MBIn Podnews today: Apple Podcasts talks kids; and a big WNYC podcast to close. Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-podcasts-uk for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
TMI cover stars for The Podcast Sessions
October 09, 2023 11:32 - 4 minutes - 5.68 MBIn Podnews today: Cover stars from Africa, YouTube podcasts make it to Australia, and TWiT got blocked. Visit https://podnews.net/update/messy-inbetween for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
Latino listening increases four times faster
October 06, 2023 12:37 - 4 minutes - 5.06 MBIn Podnews today: The Athletic shutters local podcasts, and Audacy skips a loan payment. Visit https://podnews.net/update/latino-podcast-listeners-2023 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
On-demand now more popular than live audio
August 25, 2023 04:09 - 3 minutes - 3.99 MBAnd the Elon Musk effect on a podcast Visit https://podnews.net/update/ondemand-vs-live for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Spotify enhance podcast creator tools
August 24, 2023 04:41 - 3 minutes - 4.25 MBAnd Podcast Radio to come to the US Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-enhanced-tools for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
YouTube podcasts enhancements unveiled
August 23, 2023 04:57 - 4 minutes - 5.03 MBYou'll also soon be able to add any RSS feed to your YouTube Music app Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-enhancements for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Apple Podcasts adds analytics for premium subscriptions
August 22, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes - 4.56 MBAlso, a new podcast linking service gets integration Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-subscription-analytics for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Podcast consumers now think podcasts are “video or audio”
August 21, 2023 11:00 - 3 minutes - 4.51 MBAnd some important puppy-related news Visit https://podnews.net/update/video-or-audio for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Arabic podcast network suspends operations
August 18, 2023 10:23 - 4 minutes - 5.12 MBand exactly what happened to the Glen Beck podcast - including the email Visit https://podnews.net/update/kerning-cultures-suspended for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Glenn Beck falsely claims show ‘censored by Apple Podcasts’
August 17, 2023 09:35 - 4 minutes - 5.34 MBAnd Acast stops the use of a Spotify tool Visit https://podnews.net/update/it-wasnt for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Descript acquires SquadCast
August 16, 2023 09:10 - 4 minutes - 4.74 MBShure release a gamechanging device for XLR microphones Visit https://podnews.net/update/descript-buys-squadcast for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Revenue more than doubles in a year, says podcast company
August 15, 2023 09:30 - 3 minutes - 4.46 MBPodcast spend also up by 64% in Australia, data shows Visit https://podnews.net/update/good-revenue-stories for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Audacy’s ‘onerous’ podcast advertising agreement with APM
August 14, 2023 11:45 - 5 minutes - 5.88 MBPlus, no Kai Chuk, but possibly someone better to speak at Podcast Movement from YouTube Visit https://podnews.net/update/onerous for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Podcast listener gets tattoo
August 11, 2023 06:49 - 3 minutes - 4.68 MBThe branded podcast that made 4x its money back in sales Visit https://podnews.net/update/tramp-stamp-eh for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Patreon patron-exclusive content now in Spotify
August 10, 2023 10:59 - 4 minutes - 5.49 MBDescript launch new tools, and a new website experience Visit https://podnews.net/update/patreon-and-spotify for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
iHeart posts podcast revenue increase
August 09, 2023 10:11 - 3 minutes - 4.41 MBGood increases shown by iHeart; and Nielsen to measure podcast listening in diaries Visit https://podnews.net/update/iheart-q223-financials for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Film festival cancels podcast contract
August 08, 2023 10:34 - 2 minutes - 3.57 MBAcast adds new tool to streamline host-read ads Visit https://podnews.net/update/locarno-cancellation for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
The Rest is Football launches today
August 07, 2023 06:09 - 4 minutes - 4.85 MBPodtrac's new rankers show a small slowdown in listening Visit https://podnews.net/update/rest-is-football-show for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Sweet news in Acast’s financials
August 04, 2023 04:45 - 3 minutes - 4.23 MBAnd Patreon might have messed up a thing Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-q223 for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Realm buys Pinna and Lipstick & Vinyl
August 03, 2023 09:19 - 3 minutes - 4.12 MBAnd Podcast Movement's hotel sells out (but not to worry) Visit https://podnews.net/update/realm-consolidates for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Unplugged: the brand suitability tools that block Black content
August 02, 2023 11:22 - 4 minutes - 5.43 MBTools accused of not understanding Black culture and language Visit https://podnews.net/update/black-creator-monetisation for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Black Podcasting Awards announces lead judge
August 01, 2023 09:36 - 5 minutes - 6.38 MBAnd will Amazon's TV requirements cause a precedent for podcasting? Visit https://podnews.net/update/black-podcasting-awards-lead-judge for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Adam Curry launches music podcast
July 31, 2023 10:37 - 6 minutes - 2.31 MBA music podcast, that pays the artists Visit https://podnews.net/update/boostagram-ball for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
The effect of corporate dollars on podcasting
July 28, 2023 10:22 - 3 minutes - 1.39 MBAnd why it's important to keep checking that LinkedIn inbox Visit https://podnews.net/update/rebecca-sananes-interview for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Radio ads: killing the podcast star?
July 27, 2023 08:32 - 4 minutes - 1.65 MBFour out of five people would skip past a radio ad inserted in a podcast, says research Visit https://podnews.net/update/radio-ads-in-podcasts for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Spotify’s podcast reorg cost $57mn
July 26, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 1.98 MBDetails of their new podcast strategy, from Daniel Ek himself Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-financials-q223 for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Pocket Casts adds star ratings
July 25, 2023 05:24 - 3 minutes - 1.31 MBYou can't actually rate shows yourself yet, though Visit https://podnews.net/update/pocket-casts-stars for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Kast Media accused of "not paying creators"
July 24, 2023 11:29 - 5 minutes - 2.03 MBAnd YouTube is paying for podcasts Visit https://podnews.net/update/kast-media-payouts for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
US podcast consumers listening more while commuting
July 21, 2023 10:05 - 3 minutes - 1.09 MBThey really like business shows, too Visit https://podnews.net/update/audio-today-commuter for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
European podcast companies: revenues and costs both up
July 20, 2023 10:48 - 5 minutes - 1.89 MBAnd research into Spanish podcast making Visit https://podnews.net/update/podimo-acast-results-h123 for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Where new listeners start? New YouTube study
July 19, 2023 10:40 - 5 minutes - 2.01 MBThe video platform seems good at finding new listeners, says a study Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-new-listeners for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Exclusive Australian podcast data
July 18, 2023 11:00 - 4 minutes - 1.56 MBPodcast listeners are keen to try new shows, says new research Visit https://podnews.net/update/exclusive-australia-data for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
SAG-AFTRA joins Writers Guild in strike
July 17, 2023 11:32 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MBSpotify tells the world what you've been listening to Visit https://podnews.net/update/saf-aftra-joins-wga-strike for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Is YouTube Music rolling out podcasts internationally?
July 14, 2023 11:08 - 3 minutes - 1.36 MBBuzzsprout AI writes your tweets for you now Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-music-international for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
A new ‘civility score’ for podcasts
July 13, 2023 09:42 - 3 minutes - 1.52 MBA new way of testing your new show idea, too Visit https://podnews.net/update/civility-score-seekr-oxford-road for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Pocket Casts launch podcasts on your wrist
July 12, 2023 09:19 - 3 minutes - 1.44 MBAnd, is Canada about to break news podcasts? Visit https://podnews.net/update/pocket-casts-wear-os for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Esther Perel begins again after Spotify
July 11, 2023 09:08 - 3 minutes - 1.36 MBVeritonic launch tools for branded podcasts, and Goalhanger hit the back of the net Visit https://podnews.net/update/esther-perel-returns for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
José Andrés Media signs with Lemonada Media
July 10, 2023 09:35 - 5 minutes - 1.87 MBThe chef brings two shows with him Visit https://podnews.net/update/jose-andres-signs-with-lemonada-media for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Special: Happy 20th Birthday, Podcasting
July 07, 2023 08:47 - 3 minutes - 1.35 MBA special look back at the last twenty years, and a chat with the first podcaster Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-20th-birthday-history for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Study: Spotify skews younger than other platforms
July 06, 2023 08:06 - 3 minutes - 1.39 MBGoogle Podcasts is number one - jointly with Apple - for people aged 65 or over Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-younger for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Adios Audm; Sayonara Sonora? Closures and cutbacks
July 05, 2023 04:11 - 2 minutes - 845 KBOne company closes, while another changes its strategy Visit https://podnews.net/update/sonora-cutback-audm-closed for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Podcast listeners love AI
July 04, 2023 09:30 - 4 minutes - 1.69 MBA new exclusive show is launched too. We thought we didn't get those any more. Visit https://podnews.net/update/come-robots for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
A new show for NAIDOC Week
July 03, 2023 10:56 - 5 minutes - 1.96 MBSpotify builds podcast studios across the US Visit https://podnews.net/update/naidoc-week-show for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Android still highly fragmented for podcast apps
June 30, 2023 11:10 - 4 minutes - 1.6 MBData shows plenty of opportunity for Android Visit https://podnews.net/update/android-fragmentation for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
Spotify: video podcasts are catching on
June 29, 2023 10:50 - 6 minutes - 2.21 MBMore than 100,000 video podcasts on the platform, Spotify says. Meanwhile, YouTube drags its feet Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-video-podcast-stats for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.
The Stitcher podcast app is to close
June 28, 2023 11:42 - 5 minutes - 1.79 MBWe look at the history of one of the biggest, and oldest, apps Visit https://podnews.net/update/stitcher-podcast-app-to-close for all the podcasting news, and to get our daily newsletter.