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Daily news for the podcast and on-demand audio industry - from Apple Podcasts to Spotify, YouTube Music to Joe Rogan. Podnews also covers the latest jobs and events and trending shows in a short update every weekday. editor@podnews.net - visit https://podnews.net to get our free newsletter.

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    Audacy to close Pineapple Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 5:36 Transcription Available


    Nearly thirty companies are to be laid off. Sponsored by Podscribe. Newly Launched: June 2025 Industry Rankings See the top podcasts, publishers, and advertisers in the industry's ultimate ranker. Explore the full rankings to spot the leaders and biggest movers. https://podnews.net/cc/2944 Visit https://podnews.net/update/audacy-closes-pineapple-street for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Spotify's free ad money for video creators

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 6:26 Transcription Available


    The money Spotify gives new video creators to push their consumption up. Sponsored by Podscribe. Newly Launched: June 2025 Industry Rankings See the top podcasts, publishers, and advertisers in the industry's ultimate ranker. Explore the full rankings to spot the leaders and biggest movers. https://podnews.net/cc/2944 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-free-money for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Podcasting bigger than radio; women listen more than men

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 5:59 Transcription Available


    German study tells us how quickly the industry is changing. Sponsored by Podscribe. Newly Launched: June 2025 Industry Rankings See the top podcasts, publishers, and advertisers in the industry's ultimate ranker. Explore the full rankings to spot the leaders and biggest movers. https://podnews.net/cc/2944 Visit https://podnews.net/update/german-podcast-report-2025 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Apple Podcasts adds new artwork requirements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 5:34 Transcription Available


    A new format is required if you want them to promote your show in the app. Sponsored by Podscribe. Newly Launched: June 2025 Industry Rankings See the top podcasts, publishers, and advertisers in the industry's ultimate ranker. Explore the full rankings to spot the leaders and biggest movers. https://podnews.net/cc/2944 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-artwork-submissions for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    A new CEO for Acast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 5:44 Transcription Available


    It's Greg Glenday, after Ross Adams resigns. Sponsored by Podscribe. Newly Launched: June 2025 Industry Rankings See the top podcasts, publishers, and advertisers in the industry's ultimate ranker. Explore the full rankings to spot the leaders and biggest movers. https://podnews.net/cc/2944 Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-new-ceo-glenday for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    “Another 374,000 flights” - the cost of adding video

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 4:30 Transcription Available


    Adding video to an audio-only platform means over 50x more carbon emissions every hour. Sponsored by Podscribe. Newly Launched: June 2025 Industry Rankings See the top podcasts, publishers, and advertisers in the industry's ultimate ranker. Explore the full rankings to spot the leaders and biggest movers. https://podnews.net/cc/2944 Visit https://podnews.net/update/carbon-emission-video for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Podcasts now mainstream in US, UK… and Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 6:09 Transcription Available


    A new Infinite Dial report for the country. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance BenchmarksFor the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments.Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/australia-podcasts-mainstream for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    People “don't want to just listen”: YouTube's Mohan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 4:47 Transcription Available


    He was speaking at Cannes Lions. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance BenchmarksFor the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments.Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/not-just-listen for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    News podcast consumption examined

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 5:17 Transcription Available


    YouTube is #1 for news podcasts, apparently, in the US. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance BenchmarksFor the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments.Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/digital-news-report-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Classy new San Diego sports doc

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 5:20 Transcription Available


    Starts as documentary - turns into sports talk show. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance BenchmarksFor the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments.Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/san-diego-fc-podcast for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Spotify loses Trevor Noah to SiriusXM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 4:01 Transcription Available


    The show is moving to SiriusXM. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance BenchmarksFor the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments.Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/trevor-noah-leaves-spotify for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Spotify supporting Podcasting 2.0 for transcripts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 5:08 Transcription Available


    Open standards for the win. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance BenchmarksFor the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments.Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-transcripts-p20 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    “Overblown”: YouTube is not dominating podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 4:18 Transcription Available


    It's time to tone down the discourse, says research firm. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance BenchmarksFor the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments.Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-dominating-podcasting for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Apple's announcements include more for podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 5:52 Transcription Available


    From better audio in the app, to more control on iPad. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance BenchmarksFor the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments.Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-wwdc-ios26 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Promo codes: do they work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 4:34 Transcription Available


    They do - but the question is really: do advertisers know that?. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance BenchmarksFor the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments.Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/promo-codes-attribution for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    True Crime Awards winners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 4:59 Transcription Available


    It was Wondery's night, with three awards. Sponsored by Podcast Movement. The 12th Annual Podcast Movement is returning to Dallas, TX, uniting creators, industry experts, and professionals from across the globe for the podcast industry's premier event. Aug 18-21. Code PODNEWS saves $75! https://podnews.net/cc/2931 Visit https://podnews.net/update/true-crime-awards-25-winners-hero for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Taking the show on the road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 5:02 Transcription Available


    Driving 1,800 miles to spread the word about a podcast. Sponsored by Podcast Movement. The 12th Annual Podcast Movement is returning to Dallas, TX, uniting creators, industry experts, and professionals from across the globe for the podcast industry's premier event. Aug 18-21. Code PODNEWS saves $75! https://podnews.net/cc/2931 Visit https://podnews.net/update/show-on-road for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    A legal threat to a podcast app for using open RSS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 3:48 Transcription Available


    From a lawyer who is confused as to who his client is. Sponsored by Podcast Movement. The 12th Annual Podcast Movement is returning to Dallas, TX, uniting creators, industry experts, and professionals from across the globe for the podcast industry's premier event. Aug 18-21. Code PODNEWS saves $75! https://podnews.net/cc/2931 Visit https://podnews.net/update/legal-threat-lawyer for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    A new dawn: Kast Media out of bankruptcy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 3:42 Transcription Available


    The company has launched a transparency policy. Sponsored by New Podcasts. Want a new show to listen to? Get the New Podcasts podcast and get new recommendations every day.Got a new or noteworthy podcast to tell us about? Get it into newpodcasts.net, free. https://podnews.net/cc/2927 Visit https://podnews.net/update/kast-media-out-of-bankruptcy for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    WTF? Marc Maron to end podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 5:08 Transcription Available


    After sixteen years, he announces he's burnt out from the show. Sponsored by New Podcasts. · Got a new or noteworthy podcast to tell us about? Get it into newpodcasts.net, free, and reach tens of thousands of podcast fans!· Want a new show to listen to? Get the New Podcasts podcast for new recommendations every day! https://podnews.net/cc/2847 Visit https://podnews.net/update/wtf-marc-maron-ends for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Spotify adds podcast discovery to the home screen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 3:21 Transcription Available


    A set of new discovery tools, with an opaque algorithm. Sponsored by RedCircle. If your podcast was a band, it would sell out arenas (or clubs at least!). Let's get you paid like it. https://podnews.net/cc/2922 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-discovery for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Acast's Smart Recommendations launched for ad buyers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 3:28 Transcription Available


    It's powered by AI - Acast Intelligence. Sponsored by RedCircle. Talking into a mic for free? That's a choice. Getting paid for it? That's a business. https://podnews.net/cc/2920 Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-smart-recommendations-ai for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Podcast ad recall: totally balanced

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 3:42 Transcription Available


    Not just a statistical oddity - but a genuine uniqueness in podcasting. Sponsored by RedCircle. More ad revenue without switching hosting providers. Get your free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2919 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-ad-recall for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Is better video podcasting coming to open RSS?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 3:20 Transcription Available


    The Podcast Standards Project thinks so. Sponsored by RedCircle. Keep your hosting, connect to RedCircle. Make more money. Simple! See how. https://podnews.net/cc/2916 Visit https://podnews.net/update/video-podcasting-open-rss for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    New York Festivals 2025 winners announced

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 4:34 Transcription Available


    Broadcaster of the year was CBC/Radio-Canada. Sponsored by RedCircle. FIJI Water, NerdWallet, Happy Mammoth, and Recess work with us. You could be the voice behind their next ad. See how. https://podnews.net/cc/2914 Visit https://podnews.net/update/nyfra-2025 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Apple Podcasts paints the town purple

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 3:22 Transcription Available


    Apple celebrates UK podcast creators. Sponsored by RedCircle. Don't. Do not. Underdeliver on your ad read. Our best tips to avoid that. https://podnews.net/cc/2907 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-london-show for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Podcasts go mainstream in the UK

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 2:47 Transcription Available


    New data from the Infinite Dial shows podcasting's growth. Sponsored by RedCircle. Podcast hosts: part storyteller, part therapist, part unpaid intern. We can fix the last part. See how. https://podnews.net/cc/2905 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasts-iduk-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    The Podcast Show 2025 kicks off in London

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 3:42 Transcription Available


    A record number of attendees are registered to attend. Sponsored by RedCircle. We're in London. At The Podcast Show. It's going great. You should be here. Get the scoop. https://podnews.net/cc/2903 Visit https://podnews.net/update/psl-25-open for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    What are your Essential Listens?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 4:17 Transcription Available


    What five podcasts deserve to be in a list of the most influential podcasts of all time?. Sponsored by RedCircle. London calling! We'll be at The Podcast Show. Bring yourself, we'll bring the tea (ha!). Book a meeting. https://podnews.net/cc/2901 Visit https://podnews.net/update/essential-listens for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    The Ambies give awards to Steven Bartlett and Podnews

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 3:26 Transcription Available


    Two, new, international awards to be given out this week. Sponsored by RedCircle. Not hosting with RedCircle? No problem. You can still monetize with us. https://podnews.net/cc/2899 Visit https://podnews.net/update/tpa-international-award for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    YouTube adds podcast chart, new podcast homepage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 4:15 Transcription Available


    The new podcasts homepage seems to have been editorially curated. Sponsored by RedCircle. Brands like FIJI Water, Mood and Wonderful Pistachios (yes, the pistachios) trust us with podcast ads. Good taste is contagious. Get your free campaign plan here. https://podnews.net/cc/2897 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-podcast-charts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Radio Academy ARIAS names Goalhanger Best Audio Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 2:55 Transcription Available


    It was the inaugural 'brand of the year' award. Sponsored by RedCircle. Watch out, London! We'll be at The Podcast Show. Will you? Book a meeting. https://podnews.net/cc/2891 Visit https://podnews.net/update/arias-2025-winners for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Infinite Dial UK to be unveiled next week

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 5:14 Transcription Available


    Now we get to know how the UK compares to other countries. Sponsored by RedCircle. Podcast-curious? Get your free podcast advertising campaign plan. https://podnews.net/cc/2890 Visit https://podnews.net/update/infinite-dial-uk-25-plans for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Podcasters win at the 29th Webby Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 3:31 Transcription Available


    And iHeart's financial results show more increases for podcasting. Sponsored by RedCircle. Trusted by FIJI Water, NerdWallet, and Bandai Namco to run their podcast ads. Are you next? Get a free campaign plan. https://podnews.net/cc/2888 Visit https://podnews.net/update/webby-awards-25-wins for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Spotify's play count concerns creators

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 6:51 Transcription Available


    But we know a little more, now, about what it is. Sponsored by RedCircle. Get your free podcast advertising campaign plan here. Thank us later. https://podnews.net/cc/2887 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-play-count-creators for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Lemonada Media's acquisition price

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 3:40 Transcription Available


    And there's more money in podcasting too. Sponsored by RedCircle. Your podcast deserves more than exposure. It deserves invoices. We help with those. https://podnews.net/cc/2883 Visit https://podnews.net/update/lemonada-media-price for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Bigger than you think: podcast revenue is $7.3bn worldwide

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 3:48 Transcription Available


    The US accounts for two-thirds of it. Sponsored by RedCircle. 10,000+ paid ad opportunities to podcasters of all sizes. Delivered. Want one, too? Sign up. https://podnews.net/cc/2882 Visit https://podnews.net/update/global-podcast-industry for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    PodX Group acquires Lemonada; Spotify launch “plays”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 3:49 Transcription Available


    We don't know what a play is. Sponsored by RedCircle. Want to read ads for Recess, FIJI Water, or Mood? With us you can. Regardless of where you host. Sign up. https://podnews.net/cc/2881 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podx-lemonada-spotify for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Playback data all in one place

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 3:03 Transcription Available


    A new tool from German platform Audiorella. Sponsored by RedCircle. 8,500 podcasts said yes to getting paid through us. Join the cool kids and get your free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2880 Visit https://podnews.net/update/playback-data for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    The top 50 US podcasts for Q1/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 3:42 Transcription Available


    There's a new entry to the top ten. Sponsored by RedCircle. Podcasting: where talking to yourself is highly encouraged. Turn that talent into treasure (aka monetize it). Start now. https://podnews.net/cc/2879 Visit https://podnews.net/update/top-50-podcasts-us-q125 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Looking for an expert? Meet your PodHeroes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 5:40 Transcription Available


    A new tool promises to connect creators with experts. Sponsored by RedCircle. No spreadsheets. No back-and-forth emails. We do podcast advertising different. See how. https://podnews.net/cc/2878 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podheroes-connect-launch for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    New concept podcast earbuds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 3:44 Transcription Available


    They have a built-in skip button. Sponsored by RedCircle. It's not too late for Mother's Day host-read ads! Campaign turn-around in 3 days. Get in touch. https://podnews.net/cc/2875 Visit https://podnews.net/update/pod-pods-buds for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Spotify shows off 10% more users in Q1/25 financials

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 5:57 Transcription Available


    The company made more than $1.3bn profit.. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Heading to The Podcast Show in London? Meet with Magellan AI https://podnews.net/cc/2872 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-growth-q125 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    UK audio ad growth slows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 5:16 Transcription Available


    Podcast advertising is growing less quickly in the UK, but what is a podcast.... Sponsored by Magellan AI. What's fueling podcast ad growth? Join Magellan AI live today at 12p ET for a March podcast spend breakdown. Join the webinar https://podnews.net/cc/2871 Visit https://podnews.net/update/iab-uk-slow for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

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    Tencent to pay a mountain of cash for Ximalaya

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 6:10 Transcription Available


    It's quite a sizeable deal. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Planning + insight = podcast growth. See how Boll & Branch did it. Discover what worked https://podnews.net/cc/2869 Visit https://podnews.net/update/tencent-music-ximalaya for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    The Daily gets two new co-hosts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 6:11 Transcription Available


    Natalie Kitroeff and Rachel Abrams will join Michael Barbaro. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Join networks like Wondery using Magellan AI to highlight opportunities for optimizing reach across podcast shows. Reach Lift https://podnews.net/cc/2868 Visit https://podnews.net/update/the-daily-new-hosts-natalie-rachel for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    YouTube is 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 2:39 Transcription Available


    New stats about the biggest media host on the internet. Sponsored by Magellan AI. See why RedCircle uses Magellan AI attribution to measure performance and maximize results. Track ad impact https://podnews.net/cc/2866 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-20 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

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    Daily Mail launches premium true crime podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 4:10 Transcription Available


    The subscription is called The Crime Desk. Sponsored by Magellan AI. RedCircle partnered with Magellan AI to fuel data-driven campaigns for brands and creators. Read the full announcement https://podnews.net/cc/2865 Visit https://podnews.net/update/the-crime-desk for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Exclusive: Webby Awards podcast winners

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 3:31 Transcription Available


    Congratulations to all the winners!. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Mynt Agency uses Magellan AI to spot podcast ad trends and outmanoeuvre the competition. See who's spending https://podnews.net/cc/2864 Visit https://podnews.net/update/webby-winners-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Podcast ad revenue smashes through $2bn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 4:51 Transcription Available


    Expansion of podcast networks is one reason. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Mynt Agency's secret to smarter podcast media buying? Better insights and faster planning. See how they did it https://podnews.net/cc/2863 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-ad-revenue-2024 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Spotify's Maya Prohovnik: “you're going to be thrilled”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 4:33 Transcription Available


    The company is working on better ad measurement and third-party attribution. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Find out why CBC relies on Magellan AI for pod-to-pod attribution. Measure podcast growth https://podnews.net/cc/2861 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-video-thrilled for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

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