Audiobook sales revenue grew by double digits in 2024. Increase in audiobook sales revenue to $2.22 billion in 2024, 13% over the previous year. Sales increases continue to be driven by digital audiobooks. Click for more research stats from Edison Research on behalf of the Audio Publishers Association. Continue Reading
Quu, provider of visual programming for radio, has released a 2025 case study. Titled Visual Radio Drives Sales, it is a research report documenting how visual ads in car radios uniquely benefit advertisers. The general conclusion is that they boost brand awareness, consideration, and conversion. And there’s a lot in the details. Click for a rundown of study graphs. Continue Reading
A shift – Virginie Berger
Making a S(p)lash – Keturah Cummings Continue Reading
In a recent edition of Edison Research Weekly Insights, a clear strategic point is laid out for podcast advertisers. Two buying options can work together or separately, depending on the advertiser’s reach strategy, and the graphic curve representing those choices is startling. Continue Reading
A Bright Outlook – Emily Villatte
The Journey From Chart To Radio Hit – Sean Ross
TikTok Teaching – Jacobs Media Continue Reading
The Davey Awards, in partnership with The Podglomerate, has produced and released Video Podcasting Decoded: A Guide for Small Shows. A 17-page report deck argues that video has become ubiquitous in the podcast space, ans seeks to answer key questions. Click for a review, graphs, and link to the source.
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Podcast network Kast Media announces its return from bankruptcy, with veteran podcast executive and producer Matty Staudt taking the CEO position. Staudt founded Jam Street Media, and has been Executive Producer at Audacy. Continue Reading
In a month-over-month comparison of Buzzsprout Platform Stats, we observe more active podcasts and fewer monthly downloads. Click for stats. Continue Reading
iHeartMedia is launching a radio/podcast product called True Crime Tonight, which will leverage the network’s vast array of U.S. radio stations and its position as a leading podcast publisher. Podcast production house KT Studios is partnering. Click for details and qotes. Continue Reading
Appearances – Hernan Lopez
Coming Home – The Association of Independents in Radio
Deepening The Presence – Molly DeMellier Continue Reading
This is Part Two in our coverage of the Audio Listening in the UK report from London-based UK communications regulator Ofcom, 2025 edition. The survey-based study examines audio listening preferences, needs, and expectations. Click for details, and link to Part One. Continue Reading
In the latest release of its iconic The Infinite Dial UK survey report, presented at this week’s The Podcast Show in London, Edison Research reports that UK consumers embrace smart devices in-home and in-car. Continue Reading