Edison Research is out today with its Top 25 Podcasts in the UK ranker. Edison’s research is derived from listener surveys, not download counts, and therefore includes podcasts which do not appear on other rankers which lack access to some hosting platforms. Click for the list, and RAIN’s year-over-year and month-over-month comparisons. Continue Reading
“Audio advertising is a growing force” — that is the headline finding in a newly released research deck from audio distribution, Marketing, and monetization service AdsWizz. It’s called The Rise of Programmatic Audio: An industry moving at the speed of sound. Click for details, metrics, and link to the original. Continue Reading
— Who Needs a Rest? (Start Here podcast)
— Words and Cars (Jacobs Media)
— Commitment (Jack Myers)
The rumor (fact)ory jumped the gun on the post-holiday work week with multiple reports of Spotify readying the launch of a new service tier. Targeted to “super fans,” the new plan would boost Spotify’s monthly subscription price by $5.99 per month. To justify the higher price, three added features are reportedly planned. Continue Reading
The Podcast Academy, which produces the annual Ambies podcast awards, has released nominees for the 2025 celebration. Click for ceremony details and the top nominees. Continue Reading
If rumors are to be believed, Netflix is contemplating adding video podcasts to its programming slate. As we learn from Business Insider his information comes from research company Bernstein, and is saturating Netflix news today. Continue Reading
ABC’s morning News podcast Start Here will expand its weekday schedule into the weekend. In the second part of a double announcement, the show will be syndicated to the ABC News Radio syndicates. Click for details. Continue Reading
Acast, the world’s largest independent podcast company, is blasting out celebratory vibes over a milestone: Full-year profitability for 2024. This first-ever announcement comes on the heels of Acast’s profitable Q4 release. Click for the CEO’s video announcement and details. Continue Reading
In a significant claim to podcast credibility, and reclaiming of star affiliations, Fox Corp. has acquired Red Seat Ventures, an audio and video producer with a specialty in podcasting. The deal reclaims two former Fox stars. Continue Reading