March podcast launches reach 13-month low. Episode production also tracking low

Fewer new podcasts were launched in March than in February, or January. This according to the monthly reckoning at ListenNotes. The number of episodes produced has also experienced a slowdown. Click for the charts.

Steve Goldstein: Insights From Leaders At The Top

by Steve Goldstein

In this latest guest column from podcast consultant and public speaker Steve Goldstein, Steve transcribed his “View From The Top” panel at the recently concluded Podcast Movement conference. It is a wide ranging and deeply informative discussion, filled with executive wisdom now available to everyone who might have missed the session.

Stability rules podcast ad rates in 2024 (so far): Libsyn Ads

The average cost per thousand (CPM) for podcast advertising remained practically the same in March over February. according to the monthly reckoning by LibsynAds. We take the long-term chart provided by Libsyn Ads (formerly Libsyn subsidiary AdvertiseCast), and compute the average cost of the most expensive campaign type over the lifetime of the chart (four years). Click for all the details.

Research: Evaluating effectiveness of podcast talent-voiced ads in different scenarios

A new study co-produced by podcast ad company Gumball, Amazon-owned ART19, and audio research firm Signal Hill Insights seeks to understand the effectiveness of podcast ad types in three specific sceanrios. Click for details and key takeaways.

Podcasting: $43B in 2032? (Market.us)

Market research company Market.us has gathered podcast statistics from multiple sources and compiled a slate of podcast metrics including one far-reaching projection. We compare this dataset with other podcast ad revenue projections. In doing so, we achieve an impressive level ofuncertainty. It’s all about inputs and methodology.

Podcasting reaches for 100M weekly listeners: Infinite Dial 2024 (Edison Research)

The 2024 edition of Edison Research’s The Infinite Dial was unveiled today at Podcast Movement Evolutions, presented by Edison Vice President Megan Lazovick. Infinite Dial is the preeminent documentation of American…

Senior Execs and podcasts: Signal Hill spotlights a unique listening demo

Signal Hill Insights has released an interesting data burst focused on whether, and how much, senior executives listen to podcasts. The study is part of an ongoing collaboration with Triton Digital. The result is an interesting glimpse into a micro demo of podcast listening.

Indigenous Screen Office (Canada) partners with Acast for inaugural podcast program

Global podcast behemoth Acast announces that it has partnered with the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) in Canada. Acast will support the ISO’s inaugural podcasting program — a plan to launch 12 indigenous-led podcasts. The ISO has allocated $300,000 to this effort.

Audacy erases the Cadence13 brand, creates Audacy Podcasts.

A day after we reported that AdvertiseCast lost its name in a branding reorganization by parent company Libsyn, and was renamed Libsyn Ads, we learn that audio giant Audacy is doing something similar. In this case, Audacy will discontinue the Cadence13 brand and reposition it. Pineapple Street Media, another podcast subsidiary, is affected too.

Audacy launches AI + transcripts to “hyper-target” podcast listeners

Audio giant Audacy is announcing a dynamic AI and machine learning initiative which promises to deliver precise targeting of ads to listeners. Leveraging the details of podcast transcripts, the new system enables very precise identification of listener types, and the best times to reach them.

February podcast ad spend dips; 12 of top 15 are repeaters

Magellan AI’s accounting of podcast advertiser spending for February shows a small decrease from January (with fewer days); and most leaders are month-over-month repeaters. Click for details including RAIN’s month-over-month graph.

Spotify launches “Podcast Streams,” a listener targeting program for podcasters at all levels

Spotify is splashing a new product in the company’s self-serve advertising manager. Called Podcast Streams, it is open to podcasters and podcast companies of all levels. Click for details.

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