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Today in the business of podcasting: Tom Webster writes about the intricacies of smart TV podcast consumers, US ad spend jumps nearly 8% in March, LinkedIn is courting content creators for video series, and SAG-AFTRA is making moves to bring content creators into the fold. Find links to every article mentioned here on Sounds Profitable. 

Today in the business of podcasting: Digiday reports from the first day of Possible in Miami, Deloitte charts media trends for this year, Paul Riismandel talks branded podcast content possibilities, and British + European marketers are hedging their ad spend in the face of new U.S. tariffs. For links to every article mentioned, visit here on Sounds Profitable.

Smart TVs are increasingly popular tools for accessing podcasts, but what does that actually mean for the medium?Written by Tom WebsterEdited by Gavin GaddisAudio edited by Gavin GaddisHosted by SpreakerSounds Profitable: Narrated Articles is a production of Sounds Profitable. For more information, visit soundsprofitable.com.

Today in the business of podcasting: Sound Insights founder Ben Robins reports from the Power of Podcasting Showcase, Spotify's Q1 earnings report is here, and the IAB has a new report on ad spend's growth for digital video. Links to every article mentioned are available here on Sounds Profitable. 

Today in the business of podcasting: how podcasting can get game marketing on board, Spotify's partner program payouts so far, and YouTube upped their Q1 ad revenue 10% year over year. For links to every article mentioned, visit here on Sounds Profitable. 

Essential news for this week in the business of podcasting: Tom Webster talks about stickier podcasting, podcast industry growth last year, Chrome's cancelled third-party cookie prompt, and video podcasts could be coming to Netflix soon.Find links to every article mentioned here on Sounds Profitable. 

Today in the business of podcasting: building a full theater instead of just a stage, YouGov's data on global podcast listenership, Omny Studio's new benchmarks for 2024 podcast downloads, and Cumulus Media is leaving NASDAQ early next month. All articles mentioned can be found here on Sounds Profitable.

Essential news for today in the business of podcasting: Hernan Lopez discusses podcasting's global income, Google is not launching third party cookie permission promps, and a look at YouTube's cross-platform strategy.For links to every article discussed, visit here on Sounds Profitable. 

Today in the business of podcasting: branded content rebounds as a top source of publisher revenue, a look into why ad creative is in decline, and Magellan AI's 2024 review + 2025 preview.Find links to every article mentioned here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: IAB's Internet Advertising Revenue Report shows strong growth, coverage of The Advertising Landscape, The New York Times looks at the contendors for "The Oscars of Podcasting", video podcasts are likely to appear on Netflix in the near future, and Spotify + video feature heavily in Coleman Insights + Amplifi Media report on the state of video podcasting. Find links to every article mentioned here on Sounds Profitable.

This week in the business of podcasting: Surveying the Podcast Advertising Landscape, Podcasters Caught in Copyright Crossfire. The IAB Podcast Upfront Up and Moved, and “Live” is thriving in television. For every article mentioned, visit here on Sounds Profitable.

Today in the business of podcasting: Podcast advertising's multimedia multitool functionality, CTV transparency a growing concern, and the rise of "link in bio" affiliate marketing. Find links to all articles mentioned here on Sounds Profitable. 

The Advertising Landscape shows that not only is podcasting an option for advertisers, it's a rare multitool in a world of single-use options. Written by Tom WebsterEdited by Gavin GaddisAudio edited by Gavin GaddisHosted by SpreakerSounds Profitable: Narrated Articles is a production of Sounds Profitable. For more information, visit soundsprofitable.com.

Today in the business of podcasting: The Advertiser Landscape is now here, Spotify experienced a global outage today, why YouTube podcast ads matter, 77% of companies have increased ther influencer spending this year, and Nielsen provides a look at TV's growth last month. Find links to every article mentioned here on Sounds Profitable. 

Today in the business of podcasting: An interview with The Fantasy Footballers, creators rethink their revenue mix, the IAB has moved this year's Podcast Upfront, a look at parasocial relationship-courting "podcast girlies", and a Coworking interview with Christian Swain. Find links to every aritcle mentioned here on Sounds Profitable. 

Today in the business of podcasting: Podcasts caught in the crossfire of a legal spat with Spotify, publishers are relying less on total ad revenue as a measuring stick, tweens are hosting podcasts, young Americans follow partisan lines when it comes to podcast listening, and your audience doesn't need you anymore. Reminder: The next flagship study from Sounds Profitable debuts THIS Wednesday, April 16th, at 2 p.m. EST in a live webinar hosted by Tom Webster. The Advertising Landscape is the largest survey ever fielded on podcast advertising effectiveness in the U.S. Be among the first to see information from the first part, and receive the slides directly once the presentation is over, by registering now!  Find links to every article mentioned here on Sounds Profitable.

From this week in the business of podcasting: The Impact Spotify's Video Has on Publishers, Podscape Biannual Update is Coming and Submissions are Open, Why Podcasts Should Think Like a Network, and Nickelodeon x Starglow.Links to every article mentioned can be found here on Sounds Profitable.

Today in the business of podcasting: A look at the downsides to how Spotify handles video, Wondery looks at podcasting fandom power, and Libsyn looks back at themes throughout Evolutions by Podcast Movement.Find links to every article mentioned right here on Sounds Profitable. 

Today in the business of podcasting: The Podscape is accepting submissions for the summer update, Audioboom posted their Q1 earnings, a clip from The Ramsey Show podcast made the top three branded Shorts of last week, and nominations are now open for the Quill podcast awards. Find links to everything mentioned here on Sounds Profitable.

Today in the business of podcasting: Sounds Profitable launcehes Coworking segment, new Veritonic and Audiomob study looks at the efficacy of audio ads in mobile games, podcasting is asking the wrong questions about vidoe, and Gen Alpha's propensity for luxury items. Find links to every article mentioned here on Sounds Profitable.

This week in the business of podcasting: Tom Webster talks about a popular data point being mis-represented, Dan granger debuts a new defintiion for "a podcast," Podnews publishes the results of their annual report card, and SPotify has an ad exchange. Find links to every article mentioned right here on Sounds Profitable. 

Today's essential news in the business of podcasting: Podnews published their annual report card for podcast hosts, IAB Australia notes the growth of affliate and partnership marketing, subscriptions and live events are now in the top five revenue generators for publishers, why podcasts are playing a bigger role in brands' creator strategies, and Spotify debuts their own ad exchange and AI ad generator. Find links to every article mentioned here on Sounds Profitable.

Today in the business of podcasting: Oxford Road publishes a new defintion for podcasting, Jeff Ulster looks at why Canadian podcast consumers gave podcasts a try in the first place, industry leaders discuss growing a podcast audience, and Sound Insights rounds up March's podcacst research. Find links to every article mentioned here on Sounds Profitable.

Today in the business of podcasting: Tom Webster debuts findings from the biggest study in podcast advertising efficacy in the U.S., Digiday looks at the potential of advertising downturn caused by hype, Radiocentre gives a look at podcast growth in the UK, YouTube is on track to outpace Disney in revenue estimates, and the winners of the 2025 Ambies. Links to every article mentioned, as well as signup links to the Sounds Profitable event in May and Tom Webster's upcoming webinar, can be found here on Sounds Profitable. 

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: video podcasting on Spotify, brands go Switzerland, and big moves in sports podcasting.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for this week in the business of podcasting: the Business of Video Podcasting LA Summit, a new user experience for audio and video, and gaming looks at podcasts.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for this week in the business of podcasting: YouTube updates view counts, Spotify's Partner Program expands its reach, and why Gen Z is moving away from TV.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for this week in the business of podcasting: a new podcasting report from Japan, Acast invests in Australia, and RSS is updating its distribution.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for this week in the business of podcasting: India is investing in influencers, open ad auctions bleed money, and the 4th annual Signal awards are open.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for this week in the business of podcasting: how audio and video data gets combined, gen Z and video podcasts, and YouTube's new ad test.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for this week in the business of podcasting: how podcasting can stay special, getting the full picture with podcast data, and how super fans spend.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: ten years of Amplifi, the growth of podcast fandom, and creators lift all ships.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: the debate around ads on streaming, YouTube ads a Podcast tab, and the house of insights.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

As podcasting veers towards becoming a subgenre of video rather than a thriving audio industry, Tom Webster looks back at an example of what happens when you strip everything unique off a beloved icon..Written and narrated by Tom WebsterAudio edited by Newton SchottelkotteSounds Profitable: Narrated Articles is a production of Sounds Profitable.For more information, visit soundsprofitable.com.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: ad forecast revisions, no escape from AI, and behind the YouTube curtain.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: super fans are super spenders, podcasters vs influencers, and YouTube shorts grow further.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for this week in the business of podcasting: how brand fans listen, making podcasts stickier, and the creator economy at SXSW.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

The industry has come a long way, but the podcast consumption experience hasn't and is starting to show why we need a more ‘one button experience' if we want to grow the audience pool.Written and narrated by Tom WebsterAudio edited by Newton SchottelkotteSounds Profitable: Narrated Articles is a production of Sounds Profitable.For more information, visit soundsprofitable.com.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: commercial audio reaches critical mass, the power of branded podcasts, and ad supported streaming.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: the left's rise in political podcasting, audiobook publishing from Spotify, and YouTube usage drops.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: the creator economy at SXSW, Crime Junkie's controversy, and audio layoffs.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for this week in the business of podcasting: free session audio from SXSW, podcast ads are safe from tariffs, and where the left and right are going in podcasting.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for this week in the business of podcasting: podcasting takes Texas, diving into the News podcast listener, and what to do with your audience data.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: podcasting takes Texas, diving into the News podcast listener, and what to do with your audience data.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: grading Spotify's pivot to video, highlighting AdOps in a new podcast, and building from the influencer playbook.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Tom Webster highlights actionable takeaways from Sounds Profitable's latest research.Written and narrated by Tom WebsterAudio edited by Newton SchottelkotteSounds Profitable: Narrated Articles is a production of Sounds Profitable.For more information, visit soundsprofitable.com.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: Joe Rogan's decline, inside news podcast listeners, and new developments in immersive audio.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: a MIDAS report, cost-cutting in podcasting, and advertisers block the Oscars.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for this week in the business of podcasting: a look at the News podcast listener, reviewing On Air Fest 2025, and solving subscriber churn. Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: Aussie audio roundup, YouTube tweaks midroll, and indie agencies bet on tech.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: solving subscriber churn, ad click efficiency, and industry opportunities.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.