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    Power-up your podcast in July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 5:50 Transcription Available


    10 to 15 minutes a day to make a difference?. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities into the AI tools your team already uses. Try it free until July 22. Connect your AI to SpotsNow https://podnews.net/cc/3568 Visit https://podnews.net/update/powerup-july for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Multiplatform podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 4:41 Transcription Available


    It's not just audio and video, but newsletters, short-form and social too. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Get SpotsNow's Claude and ChatGPT connector free. Ask anything about podcast advertising in plain language, right inside Claude or ChatGPT. Designed from the ground up for podcast advertising workflows to give you the edge. Get unlimited free organisation wide use from now until July 22nd. Connect free in 60 seconds https://podnews.net/cc/3566 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-atlas-multiplatform for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Companies to get help with Japanese podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 4:32 Transcription Available


    Advertising needs to be polite. Imagine that.. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Get SpotsNow's Claude and ChatGPT connector free for a month. Ask anything about podcast advertising in plain language, right inside Claude or ChatGPT. Designed from the ground up for podcast advertising workflows to give you the edge. Connect free in 60 seconds https://podnews.net/cc/3554 Visit https://podnews.net/update/otonal-localization for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Captivate turns on monetisation options

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 4:28 Transcription Available


    Memberships, direct sales, programmatic, and more. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Get SpotsNow's Claude and ChatGPT connector free for a month. Ask anything about podcast advertising in plain language, right inside Claude or ChatGPT. Designed from the ground up for podcast advertising workflows to give you the edge. Connect free in 60 seconds https://podnews.net/cc/3554 Visit https://podnews.net/update/captivate-monetisation-2 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    The podcast crowdfunded for $200,000

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 5:25 Transcription Available


    Gee, people really like those old Apple computers, huh?. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Get SpotsNow's Claude and ChatGPT connector free for a month. Ask anything about podcast advertising in plain language, right inside Claude or ChatGPT. Designed from the ground up for podcast advertising workflows to give you the edge. Connect free in 60 seconds https://podnews.net/cc/3554 Visit https://podnews.net/update/crowdfunded-two-hundred-grand for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Netflix podcasts are “low engagement”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 5:27 Transcription Available


    But is this insider claim accurate?. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Get SpotsNow's Claude and ChatGPT connector free for a month. Ask anything about podcast advertising in plain language, right inside Claude or ChatGPT. Designed from the ground up for podcast advertising workflows to give you the edge. Connect free in 60 seconds https://podnews.net/cc/3554 Visit https://podnews.net/update/netflix-podcasts-engagement for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    How many buy from podcast ads?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 6:27 Transcription Available


    Magellan AI releases a new report. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Get SpotsNow's Claude and ChatGPT connector free for a month. Ask anything about podcast advertising in plain language, right inside Claude or ChatGPT. Designed from the ground up for podcast advertising workflows to give you the edge. Connect free in 60 seconds https://podnews.net/cc/3554 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-measurement-benchmark for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

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    How listeners find new shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 5:30 Transcription Available


    Yes, it's YouTube - but its use differs by agegroup. 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/3552 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-discovery-sp-jar for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    A new AMP member

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 4:56 Transcription Available


    This new member adds significant credence to the measurement project. Sponsored by SpotsNow's webinar - today. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. Join today's webinar (2pm Eastern) to learn how podcast networks can use AI to maximize their sales output using Claude, agents and ChatGPT. Book today's free webinar now https://podnews.net/cc/3548 Visit https://podnews.net/update/amp-member for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Highest ever number of Canadian podcast listeners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 4:56 Transcription Available


    It's even higher for English-speaking Canadians. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. Join the webinar tomorrow to learn how podcast networks can use AI to maximize their sales output using Claude, agents and ChatGPT. Book tomorrow's free webinar now https://podnews.net/cc/3546 Visit https://podnews.net/update/canada-triton-report-4 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Americans are spending longer with podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 6:22 Transcription Available


    They're now spending 812 million hours every single week on podcasts. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. Join the webinar this Thursday to learn how podcast networks can use AI to maximize their sales output using Claude, agents and ChatGPT. Book Thursday's free webinar now https://podnews.net/cc/3540 Visit https://podnews.net/update/total-hours-podcasts-26 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Podcast analytics: 30 or 60 seconds? Does it matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 7:09 Transcription Available


    We find out if your numbers are about to change. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. Join the webinar this Thursday to learn how podcast networks can use AI to maximize their sales output using Claude, agents and ChatGPT. Book Thursday's free webinar now https://podnews.net/cc/3540 Visit https://podnews.net/update/30-60-threshold for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

    Spotify redefines a “play”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 5:50 Transcription Available


    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 risk takers in podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 3:31 Transcription Available


    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.

    Apple Podcasts video to be on tvOS and macOS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 7:33 Transcription Available


    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.

    The world's most successful branded podcast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 4:47 Transcription Available


    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.

    Bumper's measurement dashboard goes free

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 5:58 Transcription Available


    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.

    Goalhanger becomes Britain's fastest-growing company

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 4:19 Transcription Available


    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.

    Podcast merch reaches New Heights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 5:14 Transcription Available


    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.

    Apple history podcast hits $60,000 funding in less than a day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 5:03 Transcription Available


    ... 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.

    Is podcasting “cooked”?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 3:12 Transcription Available


    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.

    Webinar to uncover what works in a podcast trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 6:39 Transcription Available


    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.

    Podcast advertising measurement “is broken”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 5:37 Transcription Available


    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.

    Brits love podcasts on smart TVs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 4:45 Transcription Available


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

    Now you can charge for video

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 5:06 Transcription Available


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

    Goalhanger invests in creators

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 2:31 Transcription Available


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

    The biggest shows become bigger still

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 6:04 Transcription Available


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

    New podcast features from Spotify

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 7:24 Transcription Available


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

    Global podcast revenue rises to $9.2bn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 3:02 Transcription Available


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

    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.

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