Stitcher releases 10-year podcast report; we talk with Erik Diehn in a popup podcast

Content and distribution powerhouse Stitcher has released a report of observations and measurements over 10 years of delivering podcasts to listeners. It is a unique glimpse into listener behavior from a pioneering podcast company. We also spoke with CEO Erik Diehn for a popup podcast. Click through to read and listen. Continue Reading

AdLarge re-ups to rep “Crime Junkie” and discloses download numbers

AdLarge sent us an announcement that its cabana division, which represents podcasts to  advertisers, has extended its relationship with Crime Junkie, the successful podcast created and hosted by Ashley Flowers. The show is downloaded 31-million times a month. The arrangement stretches to include Flowers’ podcast network. (Click through for audio trailer.) Continue Reading

Opportunities and challenges for radio (MIDiA Research)

In an encompassing and deeply researched report, UK-based MIDiA Research has produced a manifesto for broadcast radio, laying out challenges and opportunities for the future. Titled Radio is Switched On Again: Strategies for 2020 and Beyond, the densely-packed 24-page document is for subscribers only, but MIDiA kindly sent a copy to RAIN News for review. Continue Reading