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    Blubrry gives all its podcasters a new Podpage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 4:24 Transcription Available


    It's a new partnership between the two companies. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Hello from The Podcast Show in London!

    The Podcast Show reveals full speaker list

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 5:59 Transcription Available


    There are more than 450 speakers and 170 sessions.. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Hello from The Podcast Show in London!

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    Spotify to support HLS video for Apple Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 4:48 Transcription Available


    Now, Spotify will support video for Apple Podcasts. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Your brand, your site, your rules.

    The Rest Is… Sir Paul McCartney

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 4:37 Transcription Available


    Thumbs aloft! Macca makes it to two Goalhanger podcasts. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Your brand, your site, your rules.

    Exclusive: Amazon Music delivers video podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 5:58 Transcription Available


    They will use HLS video, too. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Your brand, your site, your rules.

    Oprah's next podcast guests are out of this world

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 7:25 Transcription Available


    Or at least, they were. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Your brand, your site, your rules.

    Daylight comes for 'Podcast Review'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 6:12 Transcription Available


    The online publication is purchased by Daylight Media. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Your brand, your site, your rules.

    BIPOC Podcast Creators closes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 5:19 Transcription Available


    Time and capacity constraints and structural challenges to blame. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Your subscribers shouldn't be someone else's email list.

    Beware Spotify's video lock-in

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 5:06 Transcription Available


    Saving time comes with. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Your subscribers shouldn't be someone else's email list.

    Captivate launches Apple Podcasts video

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 4:41 Transcription Available


    It's the third announcement in three days from podcast hosts. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Your subscribers shouldn't be someone else's email list.

    Video podcasting: Podigee launches all three

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 5:37 Transcription Available


    They could be the first to launch YouTube, Apple and Spotify. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Your subscribers shouldn't be someone else's email list.

    Buzzsprout launches Apple Podcasts video distribution

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 5:38 Transcription Available


    The company is, we think, the first to offer it to everyone. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Is your current subscription platform a bit of a "Scruffy-Looking Nerf Herder"? Switch to the platform trusted by the galaxy's top podcasters. We provide the Jedi-level tech you need to master your subscription empire. Don't join the dark side of data lock-in and May the Force be with you. ✨ https://podnews.net/cc/3485 Visit https://podnews.net/update/buzzsprout-launches-apple-video for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Podcasts help Apple's figures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 5:40 Transcription Available


    Services revenue, which includes Podcasts, is at an all-time high. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Your subscribers shouldn't be someone else's email list.

    Mel C is first guest at Acast's new Sydney studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 3:41 Transcription Available


    If you wanna be my podcast guest... you gotta get with my friends. Sponsored by Podscribe. Radio just got measurable! Podscribe is bringing in digital-style measurement to one of the hardest channels to measure. Verify where ads aired with airchecks and track performance with attribution. Read more. https://podnews.net/cc/3471 Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-mel-c for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Bob Pittman quizzes Charlamagne tha God at POSSIBLE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 5:40 Transcription Available


    He was recording a live podcast. Sponsored by Podscribe. Radio just got measurable! Podscribe is bringing in digital-style measurement to one of the hardest channels to measure. Verify where ads aired with airchecks and track performance with attribution. Read more. https://podnews.net/cc/3471 Visit https://podnews.net/update/pittman-charlamagne for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    The Black Effect Podcast Festival: “create with purpose”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 4:06 Transcription Available


    Advice given to stay consistent - and be yourself. Sponsored by Podscribe. Radio just got measurable! Podscribe is bringing in digital-style measurement to one of the hardest channels to measure. Verify where ads aired with airchecks and track performance with attribution. Read more. https://podnews.net/cc/3471 Visit https://podnews.net/update/black-effect-2026-festival for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Tips from Spotify's editorial team to promote your show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 6:37 Transcription Available


    We speak with the company's Head of Podcast Editorial on what they're looking for. Sponsored by Podscribe. Radio just got measurable! Podscribe is bringing in digital-style measurement to one of the hardest channels to measure. Verify where ads aired with airchecks and track performance with attribution. Read more. https://podnews.net/cc/3471 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-promote-podcasts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    New TV ad showcases podcast app

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 5:57 Transcription Available


    And why shouldn't podcasting make it to the small screen?. Sponsored by Podscribe. Radio just got measurable! Podscribe is bringing in digital-style measurement to one of the hardest channels to measure. Verify where ads aired with airchecks and track performance with attribution. Read more. https://podnews.net/cc/3471 Visit https://podnews.net/update/tv-ad-podcast-app for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    New scifi fiction podcast heads to Tribeca

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 4:19 Transcription Available


    We have the video trailer. Sponsored by Podscribe. Radio just got measurable! Podscribe is bringing in digital-style measurement to one of the hardest channels to measure. Verify where ads aired with airchecks and track performance with attribution. Read more. https://podnews.net/cc/3471 Visit https://podnews.net/update/dolos-project for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    SiriusXM to sell YouTube audio ads

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 6:10 Transcription Available


    They'll be exclusive ad representative in the US. Sponsored by Podscribe. Join us at the Innovation Stage at POSSIBLE! Learn how to buy audio more effectively and drive measurable results with Podscribe's Matt Drengler. April 29, 12:10 PM ET. Save your spot. https://podnews.net/cc/3429 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-sirius-audio-sell-ads for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    The 30th Annual Webby Awards: The Podcast Winners

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 5:14 Transcription Available


    Exclusive: all the podcast winners, before anyone else. Sponsored by Podscribe. Join us at the Innovation Stage at POSSIBLE! Learn how to buy audio more effectively and drive measurable results with Podscribe's Matt Drengler. April 29, 12:10 PM ET. Save your spot. https://podnews.net/cc/3429 Visit https://podnews.net/update/webby-awards-2026-podcast-winners for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    The Podcast Academy, six years on

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 6:32 Transcription Available


    The Ambies, memberships, and a mysterious change at the top. Sponsored by Podscribe. Join us at the Innovation Stage at POSSIBLE! Learn how to buy audio more effectively and drive measurable results with Podscribe's Matt Drengler. April 29, 12:10 PM ET. Save your spot. https://podnews.net/cc/3429 Visit https://podnews.net/update/tpa-six-years for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    RØDE's tiny component for microphones of the future

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 4:11 Transcription Available


    One of the company's launches announced this week. Sponsored by Podscribe. Join us at the Innovation Stage at POSSIBLE! Learn how to buy audio more effectively and drive measurable results with Podscribe's Matt Drengler. April 29, 12:10 PM ET. Save your spot. https://podnews.net/cc/3429 Visit https://podnews.net/update/rode-sonaura for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Audioboom posts record revenue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 5:17 Transcription Available


    More revenue, more profit, but how's video helping?. Sponsored by Podscribe. Join us at the Innovation Stage at POSSIBLE! Learn how to buy audio more effectively and drive measurable results with Podscribe's Matt Drengler. April 29, 12:10 PM ET. Save your spot. https://podnews.net/cc/3429 Visit https://podnews.net/update/audioboom-q126-records for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    More new AI-generated podcasts than human ones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 6:03 Transcription Available


    AI generated shows are flooding the podcast directories. Sponsored by Podscribe. What are the top podcast shows in March 2026? NPR leads in reach, Diary of a CEO tops engagement, and top rankings shift across charts. Explore the Podscribe Ranker: Shows | Publishers | Advertisers https://podnews.net/cc/3429 Visit https://podnews.net/update/ai-slop-overtakes-humans for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    CBC's new slate includes a new comedy podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 4:33 Transcription Available


    Donovan Woods and Tom Power to host a new show. Sponsored by Podscribe. What are the top podcast shows in March 2026? NPR leads in reach, Diary of a CEO tops engagement, and top rankings shift across charts. Explore the Podscribe Ranker: Shows | Publishers | Advertisers https://podnews.net/cc/3429 Visit https://podnews.net/update/cbc-2026-spring-summer-slate for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    The company cloning famous podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 6:05 Transcription Available


    Copying the names and the designs of more than 75 shows. Sponsored by Podscribe. What are the top podcast shows in March 2026? NPR leads in reach, Diary of a CEO tops engagement, and top rankings shift across charts. Explore the Podscribe Ranker: Shows | Publishers | Advertisers https://podnews.net/cc/3429 Visit https://podnews.net/update/cloning-podcasts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    How many people are watching podcasts on Netflix?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 4:29 Transcription Available


    There is one big show on there. Sponsored by Podscribe. What are the top podcast shows in March 2026? NPR leads in reach, Diary of a CEO tops engagement, and top rankings shift across charts. Explore the Podscribe Ranker: Shows | Publishers | Advertisers https://podnews.net/cc/3429 Visit https://podnews.net/update/netflix-podcasts-stats for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Patreon sees a third more revenue for podcasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 4:16 Transcription Available


    7.6 million people are helping fund podcasters on the platform. Sponsored by Podscribe. Podscribe is heading to POSSIBLE 2026! We're excited to sponsor one of the year's biggest marketing events. In Miami? Let's connect and talk measurement, media strategy, and what's next for the industry. https://podnews.net/cc/3424 Visit https://podnews.net/update/patreon-629-million for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Spotify adds new podcast discovery feature

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 4:20 Transcription Available


    This might help get your podcast into more ears. Sponsored by Podscribe. Podscribe is heading to POSSIBLE 2026! We're excited to sponsor one of the year's biggest marketing events. In Miami? Let's connect and talk measurement, media strategy, and what's next for the industry. https://podnews.net/cc/3424 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-prompted-playlist for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    What happens when Apple Podcasts promotes you

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 4:47 Transcription Available


    One indie podcast saw more than 60,000 downloads in a day. Sponsored by Podscribe. Podscribe is heading to POSSIBLE 2026! We're excited to sponsor one of the year's biggest marketing events. In Miami? Let's connect and talk measurement, media strategy, and what's next for the industry. https://podnews.net/cc/3424 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-editorial for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    You can now get your podcast into TuneIn again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 5:47 Transcription Available


    We show you how. Sponsored by Podscribe. Podscribe is heading to POSSIBLE 2026! We're excited to sponsor one of the year's biggest marketing events. In Miami? Let's connect and talk measurement, media strategy, and what's next for the industry. https://podnews.net/cc/3424 Visit https://podnews.net/update/tunein-reopens-for-podcasting for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    OpenAI buys TBPN for ‘hundreds of millions'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 5:35 Transcription Available


    The video show and podcast could be one of the biggest deals yet. Sponsored by Podscribe. Where did your RON ads actually run? Podscribe's new airchecks for RON campaigns reveal real placements, brand safety signals, and competitive insights. See what's new → https://podnews.net/cc/3420 Visit https://podnews.net/update/openai-tbpn for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Buzzsprout adds free transcripts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 4:47 Transcription Available


    Transcripts appear in Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, and other apps. Sponsored by Podscribe. Where did your RON ads actually run? Podscribe's new airchecks for RON campaigns reveal real placements, brand safety signals, and competitive insights. See what's new → https://podnews.net/cc/3420 Visit https://podnews.net/update/buzzsprout-transcripts-2 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Have your say: the Podnews Report Card returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 4:59 Transcription Available


    This research is shared directly with the podcast platforms. Sponsored by Podscribe. Where did your RON ads actually run? Podscribe's new airchecks for RON campaigns reveal real placements, brand safety signals, and competitive insights. See what's new → https://podnews.net/cc/3420 Visit https://podnews.net/update/report-card-back-26 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Exclusive: The 30th Annual Webby Awards Podcast Nominees

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 4:06 Transcription Available


    All the nominees for the podcast categories, including the new video categories. Sponsored by Riverside. Taking your podcast to video has never been easier. Record in studio quality, edit with AI, and repurpose your episodes — all on one platform with Riverside. No extra tools, no extra steps. Start for free. https://podnews.net/cc/3415 Visit https://podnews.net/update/webby-podcast-nominees-2026 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    A new owner for Vox Media's podcasts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 6:52 Transcription Available


    Kara Swisher, Prof G and more might have a new owner soon. Sponsored by Riverside. Taking your podcast to video has never been easier. Record in studio quality, edit with AI, and repurpose your episodes — all on one platform with Riverside. No extra tools, no extra steps. Start for free. https://podnews.net/cc/3411 Visit https://podnews.net/update/vox-media-versant-rumour for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Japan podcast consumption increases

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 5:17 Transcription Available


    Podcasts are bigger than Netflix and TikTok in the country. Sponsored by Riverside. When you host your podcast on Riverside, you now get a website where listeners can watch, listen, subscribe, and get automatically notified about new episodes — with a URL you can share anywhere to keep them coming back for more. Free with every plan. Give it a try! https://podnews.net/cc/3405 Visit https://podnews.net/update/japan-podcast-consumption-2025 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Podcast Movement Evolutions talks now online

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 4:49 Transcription Available


    More than 25 sessions to watch, for free. Sponsored by Riverside. When you host your podcast on Riverside, you now get a website where listeners can watch, listen, subscribe, and get automatically notified about new episodes — with a URL you can share anywhere to keep them coming back for more. Free with every plan. Give it a try! https://podnews.net/cc/3400 Visit https://podnews.net/update/pme-sxsw-online for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Apple Podcasts launches new video experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 4:51 Transcription Available


    It's available today. Sponsored by Riverside. Video podcasts are taking off, especially on platforms like Apple Podcasts. With Riverside, record in 4K, edit with AI, and host your show — all in one place. Upgrade your podcast to video and create your best content yet. Start for free. https://podnews.net/cc/3398 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-hls-video for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Job cuts at Spotify

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 2:39 Transcription Available


    15 employees laid off. Sponsored by Riverside. When you host your podcast on Riverside, you now get a website where listeners can watch, listen, subscribe, and get automatically notified about new episodes — with a URL you can share anywhere to keep them coming back for more. Free with every plan. Give it a try! https://podnews.net/cc/3395 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-cuts-15 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Too much competition in podcasting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 3:30 Transcription Available


    Yeah but no. Sponsored by Riverside. When you host your podcast on Riverside, you now get a website where listeners can watch, listen, subscribe, and get automatically notified about new episodes — with a URL you can share anywhere to keep them coming back for more. Free with every plan. Give it a try! https://podnews.net/cc/3388 Visit https://podnews.net/update/competition-podcasting for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    One of the biggest podcast advertisers last month?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 3:59 Transcription Available


    A big McDonald's sign. Sponsored by Riverside. Meet Co-Creator.The AI editing assistant from Riverside that turns your raw recordings into polished episodes and social-ready clips just by chatting. Give it prompts like "make a highlight reel of the funniest moments" and it handles the rest — built right into Riverside, so you never leave your workflow. Give it a try! https://podnews.net/cc/3385 Visit https://podnews.net/update/feb-26-podcast-advertisers for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    New Overcast beta adds full transcripts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 3:57 Transcription Available


    Support for creator transcripts is on the way. Sponsored by Riverside. Meet Co-Creator. The AI editing assistant from Riverside that turns your raw recordings into polished episodes and social-ready clips just by chatting. Give it prompts like "remove all the filler words" and it handles the rest, built right into Riverside, so you never leave your workflow. Give it a try! https://podnews.net/cc/3382 Visit https://podnews.net/update/overcast-transcripts-beta for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    “Giggly Squad” gets iHeart's podcast of the year

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 4:23 Transcription Available


    Icon Awards were also given out, to Jay Shetty, Terry Gross and Hrishikesh Hirway. Sponsored by Riverside. Meet Co-Creator. The AI editing assistant from Riverside that turns your raw recordings into polished episodes and social-ready clips just by chatting. Give it prompts like "generate a thumbnail for this episode" and it handles the rest, built right into Riverside, so you never leave your workflow. Give it a try! https://podnews.net/cc/3380 Visit https://podnews.net/update/giggly-squad-iheart for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Podpage acquires The School of Podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 Transcription Available


    Dave Jackson will continue working on the education resource, with more free access. Sponsored by Riverside. Meet Co-Creator. The AI editing assistant from Riverside that turns your raw recordings into polished episodes and social-ready clips just by chatting. Give it prompts like "create a LinkedIn post from this episode" and it handles the rest, built right into Riverside, so you never leave your workflow. Give it a try! https://podnews.net/cc/3373 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podpage-x-school-of-podcasting for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    New partners announced for Apple Podcasts video

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 7:41 Transcription Available


    But who hasn't joined the HLS video party?. Sponsored by Riverside. Meet Co-Creator. The AI editing assistant from Riverside that turns your raw recordings into polished episodes and social-ready clips just by chatting. Give it prompts like "pull the best 60 seconds" and it handles the rest, built right into Riverside, so you never leave your workflow. Give it a try! https://podnews.net/cc/3370 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-video-partners for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    A new high for podcast consumption

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 5:53 Transcription Available


    The new data from The Infinite Dial. Sponsored by Riverside. Riverside now offers Podcast Hosting, included free on all plans. Record, edit, and publish to Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and more, all from one platform. You'll also get built-in analytics and a podcast website to help you grow your show. Go give it a try! https://podnews.net/cc/3367 Visit https://podnews.net/update/new-high-podcast for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    New, AI-native podcast hosting and production

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 4:57 Transcription Available


    New entrant Rebel Audio gets $3.8mn in funding. Sponsored by Riverside. Riverside now offers Podcast Hosting, included free on all plans. Record, edit, and publish to Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and more, all from one platform. You'll also get built-in analytics and a podcast website to help you grow your show. Go give it a try! https://podnews.net/cc/3365 Visit https://podnews.net/update/rebel-audio for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Libsyn podcast ad revenue grew 48% in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 5:53 Transcription Available


    The company has announced the Libsyn Audience Network. Sponsored by Riverside. Riverside now offers Podcast Hosting. Record in studio-quality, edit with ease, and publish your podcast to reach listeners worldwide, all from one platform. Host where you record. https://podnews.net/cc/3360 Visit https://podnews.net/update/libsyn-ad-revenue-48 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Podbean suddenly switches off DAI

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 5:20 Transcription Available


    Looks like it's a GDPR issue. Sponsored by Riverside. Riverside now offers Podcast Hosting. Record, edit, and publish to Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and more, all from the same platform. Host where you record. https://podnews.net/cc/3356 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podbean-switches-off-dai for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

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