Global podcast company Acast released highlights of its advertiser-facing Sounds Smart research. It is a survey of at-least-monthly Australian podcast listeners. (See it HERE.) One question asked about attention and immersion. Seventy-four percent of respondents agree with the statement: “Podcasts provide me… Continue Reading
iHeartMedia released results of a consumer survey about how listeners releate to audio presenter — radio and podcasts hosts. iHM partnered with PMX (part of Publicis Media) to execute the study, which is titled “Exploring the Brand Benefits of Trust and Companionship in Audio.” Click through for the takeaways. Continue Reading
Jottings of Note
— VP Wanted (Marbyl)
— Fest (Radio Ambulante)
— The Law (Jonathan Lyons)
Global podcast company Audioboom, which is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange, has released its earnings report Q1 2022 financials. It is gleaming with one key number that really stands out — average CPM. Click for full report. Continue Reading
Entertainment company and odcast constne studio Audio Up is bragging about receiving three Webby nominations for that program’s upcoming 26th annual ceremony. Audio Up recently got our attention when SiriusXM invested in the outfit and claimed a board seat. Continue Reading
Instreamatic, the audio tech company known for its development of interactive audio ads (called Voice Ads) which enable listeners to engage with audio commercials conversationally, has released something new. It’s called Speaky, which provides one-click spoken messaging on any web page. Click for a link to the demo. Continue Reading
TuneIn is announcing new European partnership deals that will bolster the platform’s Euro content offerings, and open new revenue expansion. The two new deals are with Dutch broadcasters Talpa Network/OMS and Audiohuis Amsterdam, and French broadcaster AirZen. The press information cites metrics for European radio reach and revenue growth. Continue Reading
Co-hosted by Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips, Food, We Need To Talk is a podcast about eating, body, weight loss, and health. The show launches its second season with a new business infrastructure provided by PRX. The public media and podcast group will provide distribution, monetization, and production support. Continue Reading
We learn today that Triton Digital’s monthly Australian Podcast Ranker is on solid footing for the next couple of years, at least. The report’s sponsor — Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) — has renewed its support through March 2024. The ranker was introduced in October, 2019. Continue Reading
In wha t seems to be a continued indication of podcast creation settling down from the Covid surge, the number of newly created shows in March was only 11% of a year ago. The trend projects that 2022 will produce a small fraction of 2021’s new podcasts. Click for details. Continue Reading
Media giant Vox has notified us that Today, Explained, the company’s flagship daily news podcast hosted by Sean Rameswaram and Noel King, is now carried by over 50 public radio stations across the country. The arrangement is made via WNYC Studios. Each host has a public radio background. Continue Reading