In-car technology research company Quu has released its 2024 In-Vehicle Visuals Report, examining radio’s place in top-selling new U.S. vehicles. It is also the inaugural year for this study. Staunchly pro-radio Quu states “With so much listening happening in cars, we must identify our strengths and weaknesses.” In addition to study results, we reveal detailed key takeaways from six industry experts. Continue Reading
Spotify, the most popular music streaming service in the world, serving over 100 million tracks to 240 million monthly active users, does not have a high-resolution (“lossless”) audio option. That lack is an unusual lag for a dominant consumer service which leads the industry with many other consumer innovations. The missing piece could be plugged in soon. Continue Reading
The firehose of podcast advertising research brings a new deck from AnalyticsIQ, an Atlanta-based research consultancy. The study is titled Podcast Listening Behaviors, and takes its data from Pew Research Center, Forbes, and the IAB.The report’s thesis hangs on two basic facts: Podcasts have grown in popularity, and that growth is an opportunity for marketers. We dive into the numbers.
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If there is a new-year predictions race, The Podglomerate wins the year in the podcasting field (as far as we know). The podcasting services firm has unleashed 2025 predictions garnered from featured guests in the Podcast Perspectives video series. There have been 46 guests in that series, and 18 of them have joined (so far) in the predictions series. Continue Reading
— Following TheMoney (Sort Of) (Milly Botes)
— Benchmark Survey; New Questions (Jacobs Media)
— Shade (Ari Herstand) Continue Reading
— A New Deal (Acast)
–The Tops (Edison Research)
— Keys, Shifts, and Trends (MIDiA Research) Continue Reading
Yesterday we looked at the Podcast Marketing Trends report issued by the Podcast Marketing Academy. The information is based on a survey of 515 podcasters, representing over two billion downloads and 28,000 episodes. Today we bring part 2 of our review. Continue Reading
by Heather Osgood
Is call-to-action (CTA) always the best approach to podcast advertising? Not necessarily, and that is the subject of this guest column by Heather Osgood, Founder and CEO of podcast ad-rep company True Native Media. A more nuanced approach is sometimes suggested. And this comes with a reassurance: “The absence of a CTA doesn’t mean the absence of KPIs” (key performance indicators). Click to learn about the power of connection over direct action, and avoiding audience fatigue. Continue Reading
Wondercraft, the world’s first AI-powered creative audio studio, and leading audio management platform, Frequency, have announced an integration to let brands and media publishers produce and deploy personalized audio ad campaigns at scale. Click for the details. Continue Reading
Euphoric public statements are emanating from Spotify as the world’s leading streaming audio platform releases Q3 earnings. Virtually all numbers moved upward in monthly and annual views. Click for much detail, graphs, and stock movement.
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— No Honoring Excellence (Podcast Hall Of Fame)
–Name Check (The Podcast Haven)
— Logical Choice (Jennie Gart & iHeartPodcasts Continue Reading
New podcast production skidded downward in October, establishing the sixth month trend of desultory trending. To be clear: Although no firm direction is established, the output level of new podcasts is drawing a fairly stable line, as production seems to be settling after a January peak and gradual lessening during the year. Click for graphs. Continue Reading