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An audacious move from a company in growth mode. Sponsored by CoHost. Who's listening to your podcast? CoHost's B2B Analytics reveals companies, industries, and job roles tuning in, helping brands connect podcasting to pipeline. https://podnews.net/cc/3270 Visit https://podnews.net/update/rob-elsie-captivate for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The company is responsible for more than $26mn a year in creator revenue. Sponsored by CoHost. Who's listening to your podcast? CoHost's B2B Analytics reveals companies, industries, and job roles tuning in, helping brands connect podcasting to pipeline. https://podnews.net/cc/3270 Visit https://podnews.net/update/supercast-red-seat-ventures-acquisition for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Looks like a grrrrrreat idea. Sponsored by CoHost. Who's listening to your podcast? CoHost's B2B Analytics reveals companies, industries, and job roles tuning in, helping brands connect podcasting to pipeline. https://podnews.net/cc/3270 Visit https://podnews.net/update/pepsi-theo for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Their show includes one called Inside Trump's Head. Sponsored by CoHost. Who's listening to your podcast? CoHost's B2B Analytics reveals companies, industries, and job roles tuning in, helping brands connect podcasting to pipeline. https://podnews.net/cc/3270 Visit https://podnews.net/update/daily-beast-daylight-media for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The audio department has been 'all but eliminated'. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast insights? CoHost combines hosting, analytics, and audience insights so you can finally measure podcast performance with confidence. https://podnews.net/cc/3269 Visit https://podnews.net/update/wa-po-layoffs for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The company, called Significant Productions, already makes successful shows. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast insights? CoHost combines hosting, analytics, and audience insights so you can finally measure podcast performance with confidence. https://podnews.net/cc/3269 Visit https://podnews.net/update/significant-podcast-company for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

You don't just win a trophy in these comedy podcast awards. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast insights? CoHost combines hosting, analytics, and audience insights so you can finally measure podcast performance with confidence. https://podnews.net/cc/3269 Visit https://podnews.net/update/golden-lobes-return-26 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The tool does video too. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast insights? CoHost combines hosting, analytics, and audience insights so you can finally measure podcast performance with confidence. https://podnews.net/cc/3269 Visit https://podnews.net/update/waves-regen-tool for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Are we training listeners how to use the skip button?. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast insights? CoHost combines hosting, analytics, and audience insights so you can finally measure podcast performance with confidence. https://podnews.net/cc/3269 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-ads-concern for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

A great discovery mechanism?. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Never edit podcast video again. Let us do it. Trusted by iHeart, Netflix, HBO, and the top podcast personalities in the world. See what Lean & Loaf can do for you. https://podnews.net/cc/3264 Visit https://podnews.net/update/video-to-audio for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

MrBallen and YouTube have been announced. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Never edit podcast video again. Let us do it. Trusted by iHeart, Netflix, HBO, and the top podcast personalities in the world. See what Lean & Loaf can do for you. https://podnews.net/cc/3264 Visit https://podnews.net/update/mrballen-sxsw-pme for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The company says the future of AI video isn't about better clips, but better workflows. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Never edit podcast video again. Let us do it. Trusted by iHeart, Netflix, HBO, and the top podcast personalities in the world. See what Lean & Loaf can do for you. https://podnews.net/cc/3264 Visit https://podnews.net/update/wondercraft-ai-video for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Arielle Nissenblatt, Steve Ackerman and our Editor are in the list. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. The bad news? Your podcast's social media clips flop. The good news? We can make them slap. https://podnews.net/cc/3258 Visit https://podnews.net/update/psl-26-advisors for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The Diary of a CEO is a new entry. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. The bad news? Your podcast's social media clips flop. The good news? We can make them slap. https://podnews.net/cc/3258 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-ranker-q425 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Perhaps a new career is taking flight. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. The bad news? Your podcast's social media clips flop. The good news? We can make them slap. https://podnews.net/cc/3258 Visit https://podnews.net/update/sean-bean-hosting for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Misleading images, and made-up winners. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Top podcast teams trust us, from indies to networks. That's why Lean & Loaf is the #1 video podcast partner in the industry. Ready to scale without stress? https://podnews.net/cc/3252 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-awards-looks for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

A set of new rankers today includes one that is cross-media. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Top podcast teams trust us, from indies to networks. That's why Lean & Loaf is the #1 video podcast partner in the industry. Ready to scale without stress? https://podnews.net/cc/3252 Visit https://podnews.net/update/complete-rankers for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

It's the first partnership between two true crime podcasts. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Top podcast teams trust us, from indies to networks. That's why Lean & Loaf is the #1 video podcast partner in the industry. Ready to scale without stress? https://podnews.net/cc/3252 Visit https://podnews.net/update/most-wanted-snowboarder for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Tributes to Dan Miller and Todd Cochrane. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Use this one weird trick to never edit a video podcast again! Hire the #1 video editing team in the industry. https://podnews.net/cc/3243 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-hall-26-respects for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The Podcast Hall of Fame ceremony takes place tonight. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Use this one weird trick to never edit a video podcast again! Hire the #1 video editing team in the industry. https://podnews.net/cc/3243 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podfest-2026-underway for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

They'll turn up in a new streaming service, CNN's All Access. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Never think about editing video again. Let us do it. Trusted by iHeart, Netflix, HBO, and the top podcast personalities in the world, see what Lean & Loaf can do for you. https://podnews.net/cc/3242 Visit https://podnews.net/update/cnn-video-podcasts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Highest number of listeners and plays ever. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Never think about editing video again. Let us do it. Trusted by iHeart, Netflix, HBO, and the top podcast personalities in the world, see what Lean & Loaf can do for you. https://podnews.net/cc/3242 Visit https://podnews.net/update/2025-apple-podcasts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

and three senior leadership hires for Goalhanger. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Trusted by iHeart, Netflix, and HBO, we edit the top video podcasts in the world. And we can edit yours, too. https://podnews.net/cc/3237 Visit https://podnews.net/update/simplify-indie for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

and podcasts start on Netflix US. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Trusted by iHeart, Netflix, and HBO, we edit the top video podcasts in the world. And we can edit yours, too. https://podnews.net/cc/3237 Visit https://podnews.net/update/golden-globes-winner for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

They'll even support alternateEnclosures to help move the industry forward. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Trusted by iHeart, Netflix, and HBO, we edit the top video podcasts in the world. And we can edit yours, too. https://podnews.net/cc/3237 Visit https://podnews.net/update/iheartradio-rss-video for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

...and Rob Walch leaves Libsyn after more than 18 years. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Joining a gym is hard. Hiring Lean & Loaf is easy. They edit video for your podcasts while you loaf. See for yourself. https://podnews.net/cc/3230 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-dynamic-vid for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Are too many ads forcing them into ad-avoidance?. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Joining a gym is hard. Hiring Lean & Loaf is easy. They edit video for your podcasts while you loaf. See for yourself. https://podnews.net/cc/3230 Visit https://podnews.net/update/ad-avoidance for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The company was founded by footballer Gary Neville. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Joining a gym is hard. Hiring Lean & Loaf is easy. They edit video for your podcasts while you loaf. See for yourself. https://podnews.net/cc/3230 Visit https://podnews.net/update/global-the-overlap-acquisition for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The company that could be taking your show, stripping the ads out, and charging. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Your New Year's Resolutions: lose weight, grow your podcast, hire the best video podcast partner in the industry. Lean & Loaf can help with two of these. https://podnews.net/cc/3226 Visit https://podnews.net/update/copyright-infringements for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Total new show launches increased slightly from 2024. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Your New Year's Resolutions: lose weight, grow your podcast, hire the best video podcast partner in the industry. Lean & Loaf can help with two of these. https://podnews.net/cc/3226 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-creation-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

We bet you'll forget this. Unless you've automated it like we hopefully have. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Your New Year's Resolutions: lose weight, grow your podcast, hire the best video podcast partner in the industry. Lean & Loaf can help with two of these. https://podnews.net/cc/3226 Visit https://podnews.net/update/update-new-year for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Not in the car, unless you really like traffic jams. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Podcast and streaming audiences don't fully overlap. See the full analysis https://podnews.net/cc/3220 Visit https://podnews.net/update/americans-listening-location for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

And which app shows video in a window that's less than a tenth of an inch high?. Sponsored by Magellan AI. How much did streaming and podcast audiences overlap in Q3? Explore the data https://podnews.net/cc/3219 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apps-support-podcastshero for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

And a podcast returns... after more than 21 years. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Where is podcast ad spend heading next? Join our quarterly spend webinar to see what's changing. Sign up https://podnews.net/cc/3217 Visit https://podnews.net/update/video-dreadful-listens for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The first live show is Jan 11. Sponsored by Magellan AI. 15 brands made big moves in podcast advertising this quarter. See Magellan AI's movers & shakers https://podnews.net/cc/3216 Visit https://podnews.net/update/bill-simmons-netflix-live for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Is it the year of liquid content?. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Happy holidays from the team at Magellan AI https://podnews.net/cc/3215 Visit https://podnews.net/update/christmas-new-era for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Video watchers consume more content, too, says the study. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Who's setting the pace in podcast ad spend? Get the full list and sign up for our webinar https://podnews.net/cc/3214 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-ad-revenue-2026 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

It'll use your RSS feed, just like open podcasting should.. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Magellan AI insights helped True Native Media recover revenue, grow shows, and expand advertisers. Find out more https://podnews.net/cc/3210 Visit https://podnews.net/update/iheartradio-video-podcasts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

That's a big number! We put it in context.. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Lost deals aren't always lost. True Native Media used insight to recover and renew real revenue. Learn how they did it https://podnews.net/cc/3208 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-700million for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

We hear from Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Amazon, and many others. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Want the latest on spend shifts and how the industry's growing? The Q3 Quarterly Benchmark Report has it all. Grab the report https://podnews.net/cc/3201 Visit https://podnews.net/update/predictions-2026 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The result of more than a thousand campaigns. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Renewal and response signals helped Boll & Branch fine-tune campaigns and lift ROI. Get the full story with Magellan AI https://podnews.net/cc/3200 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-vs-audio-ad-effectiveness for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

How big is Netflix? We've got some data. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Boll & Branch stepped beyond their core audience and saw returns climb. See how they scaled with Magellan AI https://podnews.net/cc/3198 Visit https://podnews.net/update/iheart-to-netflix for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Sometimes, a little more experience pays dividends for sponsors, says research. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Real spend signals helped Blue Wire close one of their biggest deals of the year. See how they did it https://podnews.net/cc/3196 Visit https://podnews.net/update/orbit-older-shows for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

A full list of the best. Plus, a podcast app bans . Sponsored by Magellan AI. When buyers asked for proof, Blue Wire delivered. Audience data backed their pitches and unlocked new partnerships. Discover their strategy https://podnews.net/cc/3194 Visit https://podnews.net/update/crime-in-2025-podcasts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

...and Taylor Swift wants another man to make one. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Competitive and ad load insight helped Mynt Agency dodge clutter and guide brands to stronger placements. Check out their strategy https://podnews.net/cc/3192 Visit https://podnews.net/update/creators-2025-women for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The list includes two people from outside the US. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Mynt Agency's shortcut to smarter podcast planning is simple: better data, not guesswork. Learn Mynt's approach https://podnews.net/cc/3189 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-hall-of-fame-inductees-26 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

It's not just download size that matters, the award organisers say. Visit https://podnews.net/update/nyc-podcast-awards-26 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

You won't believe who they didn't nominate. Sponsored by Magellan AI. With clear attribution, RedCircle doubled down on top performers and cut wasted spend. Explore their results https://podnews.net/cc/3183 Visit https://podnews.net/update/golden-globes-noms-26 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

She was the Executive Producer of Podcast Programming at ABC News. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Half the CPA, higher conversion rates, stronger sales momentum. RedCircle's results speak for themselves. See how they proved performance https://podnews.net/cc/3182 Visit https://podnews.net/update/laura-mayer-talkhouse for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apple Podcasts recognises a show that isn't from the US. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Competitive spend data helped Locked On zero in on active buyers and sharpen their pitch timing. See their playbook https://podnews.net/cc/3179 Visit https://podnews.net/update/rest-is-history-show-of-2025 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The data Spotify has for your podcast - and how to find it. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Locked On used real market signals to time pitches and improve win rates. Discover their strategy https://podnews.net/cc/3177 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-wrapped-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.