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Pod Drop is a podcast for discovering new podcasts. Sounds “meta,” right? It’s a five-minute flash briefing twice a week, each episode showcasing three recently launched (“dropped”) podcasts. Take a listen!
Month: May 2020
POD DROP: Staying human, down-home recipes, and genius ideas
Pod Drop features new and returning podcasts. Today, inspiration from musician Michael Franti, comfort cooking from Allrecipes, and the genesis of great innovations from the IPO Educational Foundation. Continue Reading
Weekly podcast listeners skew away from AM/FM during coronavirus, and Joe Rogan rules (Edison)
The most actively engaged podcast listeners — people who listen at least weekly — are, as a group, falling away from AM/FM listening to an extent, and also streaming internet radio. This is one result of an Edison Research survey, as described by SVP Tom Webster in a webinar. Edison also displayed a top-1o list of podcasts with the greatest reach. Guess which is #1 — by a big margin. Continue Reading
“On the Mic” podcast: Time-shift in podcast listening keeps the numbers up
In the latest episode of On the Mic, an industry podcast produced by Ad Results Media, CEO Marshall Williams discusses how podcast listening has time-shifted away from the morning commute while maintaining engagement levels. Continue Reading
Omny Studio starts secure sharing of analytics, enabling greater publisher transparency
Podcasting tech company and enterprise hosting platform Omny Studio has announced, through its Triton Digital parent, a new feature called Secure Sharing. It enables podcast owners on the platform to allow outsiders into its podcast analytics suite. This is quite interesting, and affects how publishers can pitch to advertisers, and verify to them. Continue Reading
Amazon reportedly planning multi-pronged podcast development and acquisition
Amazon is a many-sided powerhouse ecosystem with gigantic consumer reach, so it’s not a surprise that the company is reportedly planning podcasting initiatives on several fronts. Continue Reading
Podtrac coronavirus tracking: New high for downloads; upward spike for comedy
In this installment of Podtrac’s series, the data show a +5% gain for downloads and +4% gain for audience. One interesting thing this week: Comedy spiked upward, to nearly match the News category in downloads. Is it a Joe Rogan effect? Continue Reading
Podcastpage: New podcast webpage builder on the scene
When promoting a podcast, where is best to send would-be new listeners? We have always advocated for a dedicated show website. It’s easier for users, provides much more information, and locks in a new listener more effectively. Continue Reading
Apple reportedly bulking up for original podcast development
In the aftermath of the Spotify’s exclusive deal with Joe Rogan, and its tectonic effect on the podsphere, We are seeing anonymously sourced reports from Apple that the company is building executive-level staff to manage original podcast development. The source… Continue Reading
Hubbard promotes Phil Mackey to digital development role
Hubbard Radio announced a new role in its digital audio initiatives: Brand and Digital Content Development Director. Phil Mackey has been chosen for the position. He will be based in the Twin Cities HQ, and work with Greg Strassell and Jeremy Sinon. Continue Reading
POD DROP: A very cold case, extreme reemergence, and the mysterious source of a classic song
Pod Drop features new and returning podcasts. Today, a branded podcast from WeTransfer, a new show from The Moth / PRX, and another new show from TED. Continue Reading
Goldman Sachs projects massive music revenue rise — after it falls
Investment house Goldman Sachs released a research note predicting the fortunes of the global music industry, from concerts to streaming. It’s a bad-news / good news sort of thing. everything down (a lot), then up (even more). Continue Reading