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The podcast company moves to a thirty-second threshold. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. Join the webinar to learn how podcast networks can use AI to maximize their sales output using Claude, agents and ChatGPT. Book the free webinar now https://podnews.net/cc/3535 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-amp-play for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The willingness to experiment helps make podcasting what it is. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. Join the webinar to learn how podcast networks can use AI to maximize their sales output using Claude, agents and ChatGPT. Book the free webinar now https://podnews.net/cc/3535 Visit https://podnews.net/update/risk-takers for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The new features will come a little later this year. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. Join the webinar to learn how podcast networks can use AI to maximize their sales output using Claude, agents and ChatGPT. Book the free webinar now https://podnews.net/cc/3535 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-tv-mac for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

More than a billion downloads.... Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. Join the webinar to learn how podcast networks can use AI to maximize their sales output using Claude, agents and ChatGPT. Book the free webinar now https://podnews.net/cc/3535 Visit https://podnews.net/update/successful-branded-podcast for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

A new free tier for the measurement platform. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. RFPs, vetting, outreach: handled with custom agents. Your sellers close 30% more. Book a free demo at Spotsnow.io https://podnews.net/cc/3530 Visit https://podnews.net/update/bumper-free for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

It has an average annual growth of 321%. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. RFPs, vetting, outreach: handled with custom agents. Your sellers close 30% more. Book a free demo at Spotsnow.io https://podnews.net/cc/3530 Visit https://podnews.net/update/fastest-growing-goalhanger for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

You've heard the show - now, buy the shoe!. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. RFPs, vetting, outreach: handled with custom agents. Your sellers close 30% more. Book a free demo at Spotsnow.io https://podnews.net/cc/3530 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-shoes for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

... and the Six Colors show has already hit $100,000. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. RFPs, vetting, outreach: handled with custom agents. Your sellers close 30% more. Book a free demo at Spotsnow.io https://podnews.net/cc/3530 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-history for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

No - say the experts. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. RFPs, vetting, outreach: handled with custom agents. Your sellers close 30% more. Book a free demo at Spotsnow.io https://podnews.net/cc/3530 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasting-cooked for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

And how to listen to a load of them. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. RFPs, vetting, outreach: handled with custom agents. Your sellers close 30% more. Book a free demo at Spotsnow.io https://podnews.net/cc/3530 Visit https://podnews.net/update/trailers-that-work for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

We can't even agree on a shared definition of a podcast. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. The shows you listen to probably already use us.

Almost half of UK podcast consumers use them. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. The shows you listen to probably already use us.

...gated, subscriber-only podcast video comes to Spotify. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. The shows you listen to probably already use us.

The company has a new investment and partnership arm. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. The shows you listen to probably already use us.

Podcast listening is consolidating, it seems. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. The shows you listen to probably already use us.

And Inception Point AI retreats from fake doctors. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. The shows you listen to probably already use us.

But the growth isn't just advertising. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Hello from The Podcast Show in London!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.