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
Technology podcasts earned the highest category CPM rate (cost per thousand ad plays) in March, according to Libsyn-owned AdvertiseCast. For the month, the average CPM for a 60-second podcast spot was $23.43, while the Tech category average was $32. Kids & Family posted a $28 CPM, and the Business category came in at $27. Click for a trendline and additional details. Continue Reading
SETI, the institute whose sole mission is the search for extraterrestrial life, has reported the discovery of podcast signals originating from across the galaxy. “We don’t know exactly where these shows come from, honestly,” remarked James Aressess, head of SETI’s audio division. “But we know a podcast when we hear one.” Click through for revelatory details. Continue Reading
The BBC generously released its annual report for 2022-2-23. Here, we identify nine key points in the 82-page document metrics about, and plans for, podcasting. Click through for the list. Continue Reading
Podcast consultancy and production company Quill has released the winners in the 2022 Quill Podcast Awards. The company describes its Awards program as “A hybrid of a public nominations and a judging period by a panel of experts, the awards are given to companies and podcasts that have built strong audiences, innovated within their category, and created outstanding content.” Continue Reading