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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.

Including top podcasts for the US. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Pod-to-pod attribution showed The Podglomerate exactly where their promo efforts paid off. Explore their impact https://podnews.net/cc/3174 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-trending-charts-2025 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

New revenue streams and growth for its UK creators. Sponsored by Magellan AI. The Podglomerate used Magellan AI to reveal that half of new listeners returned, proving real campaign impact. See how they did it https://podnews.net/cc/3170 Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-youtube-growth for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The ABC News show with Brad Mielke hits 2,000 episodes. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Looking for a new challenge in 2026? Partner with the largest agencies, brands, and publishers on our Measurement Success team. Join Magellan AI https://podnews.net/cc/3168 Visit https://podnews.net/update/start-here-2000-brad for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

We have a full list of the winners of the UK awards. Sponsored by Beamly. Everything your podcast needs, all in one place. Beamly brings hosting, websites, and memberships together. Learn more about Beamly and start for free https://podnews.net/cc/3141 Visit https://podnews.net/update/crossed-wires-wins for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

A free webinar about strategic podcast award budgeting. Sponsored by Beamly. Still renting your listeners? Own your members, content and income with Beamly - 0% platform fees and no lock‑in. Start free today https://podnews.net/cc/3138 Visit https://podnews.net/update/winning-awards for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Patreon's new podcast hosting is free to its customers. Sponsored by Beamly. One link that actually does everything. Your episodes, blog, videos and memberships all on Beamly. https://podnews.net/cc/3166 Visit https://podnews.net/update/patreon-podcast-hosting for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Manual, or automatic. Sponsored by Beamly. Build your podcast business on your terms. Beamly gives you direct payments, memberships, and full control of your audience. https://podnews.net/cc/3164 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-casts-playlists for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Triton Digital releases data. Sponsored by Beamly. You don't need more tools. You need one that works. Beamly provides podcast hosting, website, memberships and products - all in one platform. https://podnews.net/cc/3134 Visit https://podnews.net/update/triton-demos-plus for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

And the blockbuster podcast none of the actors remember being in. Sponsored by Beamly. Everything your podcast needs, all in one place. Beamly brings hosting, websites, and memberships together. Learn more about Beamly and start for free https://podnews.net/cc/3141 Visit https://podnews.net/update/orbit-comedy-rankings for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

The company's share price has more than doubled in the last year. Sponsored by Beamly. You don't need more tools. You need one that works. Beamly provides podcast hosting, website, memberships and products - all in one platform. https://podnews.net/cc/3134 Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-nasdaq for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

We've the lists of podcasts from every country. Sponsored by Beamly. You don't need more tools. You need one that works. Beamly provides podcast hosting, website, memberships and products - all in one platform. https://podnews.net/cc/3134 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-top-shows-2025 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Over half of podcast consumers on YouTube also listen to the same podcasts on another platform. . Sponsored by Beamly. Everything your podcast needs, all in one place. Beamly brings hosting, websites, and memberships together. Learn more about Beamly and start for free https://podnews.net/cc/3141 Visit https://podnews.net/update/audio-number-one for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

De-duplicating audio listeners and making sure they don't hear the ads too often. Sponsored by Beamly. You don't need more tools. You need one that works. Beamly provides podcast hosting, website, memberships and products - all in one platform. https://podnews.net/cc/3134 Visit https://podnews.net/update/cra-audio-id for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Nicky Byrne won the Spotlight Award. Sponsored by Beamly. Everything your podcast needs, all in one place. Beamly brings hosting, websites, and memberships together. Learn more about Beamly and start for free https://podnews.net/cc/3141 Visit https://podnews.net/update/ireland-winners-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

We are much worse for diversity than film, TV, or music.. Sponsored by Beamly. Still renting your listeners? Own your members, content and income with Beamly - 0% platform fees and no lock‑in. Start free today https://podnews.net/cc/3138 Visit https://podnews.net/update/woeful-diversity for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

How much more expensive is it - and what does it do for your numbers?. Sponsored by Beamly. You don't need more tools. You need one that works. Beamly provides podcast hosting, website, memberships and products - all in one platform. https://podnews.net/cc/3134 Visit https://podnews.net/update/cost-of-video-vs-audio for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

New shows and new studios all coming on the TikTok Podcast Network. Sponsored by Beamly. Stop giving Patreon a cut. Beamly hosts your private podcasts and enables memberships with 0% platform fees. Your content, members and income - All yours. Get started free https://podnews.net/cc/3131 Visit https://podnews.net/update/tiktok-podcasting for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.