Edison Research to release Infinite Dial 2026
Edison Research has set and announced the date of its 2026 edition of The Infinite Dial, the authoritative annual study of digital media consumer behavior. Continue Reading
Events
Podcast Movement and Sounds Profitable merge; Franks and Barletta divide the empire
Trade association Sounds Profitable, and conference brand Podcast Movement, have merged in a seven-figure deal. The new entity is described as “a central force in podcasting’s ongoing growth,” and promises to deepen its involvement in industry events around the world. Click for details. Continue Reading
iHeartMedia posts Music Festival lineup; Hulu picked to stream
iHeartMedia is building anticipation for its 2025 Music Festival, scheduled 15 weeks from now (September 19-20). The location is T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Capital One is the title sponsor. iHeartMedia is building anticipation for its 2025 Music Festival, scheduled 15 weeks from now (September 19-20). The location is T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Capital One is the title sponsor — i’s an exclusive deal. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: April 15
— Promised Proof (Coleman Insights)
— Migration (Juleyka Lantigua)
— Creative vs. Targeting (Westwood One)
RAIN Notes: April 10
RAIN Notes: April 8
— 500 Stations + 5,000 Listeners = Techsurvey 2025 (Jacobs Media)
— Next (Martha Fischer)
— The Big V (Steve Pratt)
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Podcast Movement 2024 launches with advice, inspiration, and celebrity keynotes
The annual four-day Podcast Movement conference lifted off on Tuesday with an ambitious program of over 60 presentations, panel discussions, and interviews. Alongside those knowledge sessions, many featuring well-recognized podcast personalities, a vibrant exhibitor space held elaborate booths and mini-meeting spaces. Three keynote presentations opened the event in distinct ways. Continue Reading
Podcast Hall of Fame inductees announced; live event set
Podfest Expo and Libsyn today unveiled the 2024 Podcast Hall of Fame Inductees. Launched in 2015, the Podcast Hall of Fame’s mission is to recognize and celebrate the distinguished group of individuals who have made a significant impact on the podcasting industry. Click for details. Continue Reading
iHeartPodcast Awards returns with SXSW partnership
The iHeartPodcast Awards, formerly held independently in a Los Angeles performance venue, and simulcast online, will return on March 11 at the Fairmont Hotel in Austin. The event is revived via a partnership with the SXSW Conference and Festivals. Details. Continue Reading
Vox Media Podcast Network to produce live podcasts on branded stage at SXSW
Vox Media and SXSW (owner of the South By Southwest annual business and networking conference) are partnering to produce a dozen or more live-staged podcasts at the 2024 conference in March. Vox currently claims 39 owned and operated podcasts, and ten of them are confirmed to produce an episode on the SXSW stage.
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IAB announces Podcast Upfront location/agenda, returning to in-person hybrid format
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has announced the presentation lineup for the Spring 2023 Podcast Upfront. In doing so, we learn that the event will expand from its Covid-era online format to a hybrid in-person/streaming arrangement. The date is May 11, and the location is Quorum by Convene in Manhattan. Click through for the agenda. Continue Reading
Podcast Movement Evolutions: Awards, announcements, and hard-core learnings in Vegas
Podcast Movement Evolutions, the business-oriented variation of the creator-focused Podcast Movement conferences, was held at the Westgate Conference Center in Las Vegas this week. A somewhat more intimate experience than Podcast Movement, Evolutions offered several knowledge tracks featuring keynotes, interviews, and panel discussions along with numerous networking opportunities during three and a half days. There were announcements, too. Continue Reading