In its latest Weekly Insight (HERE) Edison Research reports that Spotify’ U.S. reach encompasses 25% of Americans. That attainment is a 317% rise over 10 years, as illustrated below. The metrics represent 13+ Americans, reporting that they listen to Spotify… Continue Reading
Brand marketing trade publication ADWEEK has launched the ADWEEK Media Plan of the Year awards program, which recognizes excellence in marketing across a multitude of categories. Twenty-eight categories are in play. Click for details and linkage. Continue Reading
In this monthly feature, we look back one decade to February 2016, and revisit selected headlines. Click any item to visit the article. Happy decade surfing. Continue Reading
Audioboom has scored a significant client in Crooked Media, an influential network in the field of global politics. Hosting, global distribution, and network advertising sales are bundled into the agreement. There is nuance in what is included. Continue Reading
Today is launch day for a new podcast created by Voxtopica, a leader in non-profit and public affairs podcasting. Called The Timbre Awards, the program will be dedicated to public affairs, democracy, and mission-driven podcasting. Click through for details about the program’s mission, contest categories, and how to submit. Continue Reading
Pride and Petulance – Joe Rogan
Shaping the Understanding – Kelli Hurley
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When do the top 50 podcasts release their episodes? Two days are favored. Continue Reading
A certain freedom – Acast
Focus, not fragmentation – Vox Media
Tops – Magellan AI Continue Reading
Podcast analytics and measurement company Podtrac, famous for its various podcast ranking projects, has released Multi-Channel Podcast Ranking: Global Delivery. It’s an ambitious top-20 graphic which ranks top 20 podcasts across several format types and distribution points. Click to learn more. Continue Reading
In an audacious action, last month a group of piracy actors called Anna’s Archive copied about 86 million music files from Spotify. The intention was to release the hoard on the BitTorrent file-sharing platform. Continue Reading
Membership association The Podcast Academy has released the nominees for the 2026 Ambies, the group’s annual award program. The award ceremony will take place in Brooklyn on February 23. Click to see the sprawling range of categories. Continue Reading
A certain freedom – Acast
Focus, not fragmentation – Vox Media
Tops – Magellan AI Continue Reading