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
— No End To Options (The Podglomerate)
–Class In Session (Eric Nuzum) Continue Reading
— Things End (Libsyn)
— Honor Roll (International Women In Music Awards)
— Like Nothing Else(Matty Staudt)
Jack Dorsey, owner of the Tidal streaming music service, today announces a sweeping adjustment of Tidal’s corporate structure, staff size, and competitive positioning. Click for available details and quotes. Continue Reading