Comprehensive coverage of the podcasting industry and its business ecosystem.
Magellan released its ranking of the top 15 podcast advertisers in June 2019. Last month, BetterHelp assumed the top spot, knocking ZipRecruiter to second place. Continue Reading
AdsWizz has released a new version of it Ad Insertion Software that includes support for the Remote Audio Data standard developed by NPR. The RAD platform offers reporting on actual listening to a podcast file rather than simply the number of times it is downloaded. Continue Reading
Amplifi Media and Skyview Networks have entered a new audio partnership. The two parties will offer a new service for the creation of custom audio solutions for businesses, including branded podcasts and other digital audio solutions. Continue Reading
American Public Media has hired Liliana Kim as its new managing director of podcasts. Kim begins the new role on August 19. She joins APM from Viacom. Continue Reading
Voxnest shared its latest data comparing the popularity of Apple and Spotify for podcast listening. The information from its Voxnest Audience Network revealed that Spotify has taken the lead from Apple in the Netherlands, Germany, and Bulgaria as of June 2019. Continue Reading
Research company Roy Morgan has released new insights about the growth of podcasting in Australia and New Zealand. According to its most recent survey, more than 1.6 million Australias now download podcasts in an average four-week period. The company also shared insights from surveys of listening in New Zealand. Continue Reading
Matty Staudt is leaving his role as vice president of podcast programming for iHeartRadio. He was promoted to the newly-created post about a year ago. Staudt is leaving to launch a new podcast company. Continue Reading
iHeartMedia is continuing to expand its podcast library through new deals. The latest is with Pride Media, the LGBTQ+ media company behind publications such as Out, The Advocate, and Pride. Continue Reading
Crooked Media, the company founded by former Obama staffers, has hired Sarah Geismer as its head of creative development and production. Geismer will spearhead development for all active and upcoming projects at the company, including podcasts, television, and film. Continue Reading
Acast has released its financial results from 2018. The podcast company doubled its annual revenue to more than $20 million, largely driven by its performance in the United States and United Kingdom. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s International Radio Trends is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James offers his own deep dive on radio ratings in Australia along with his usual collection of links with audio news and analysis. Continue Reading
Podcast company Audioboom reported its financial results from the first half of 2019. Revenue in the first six months of the year totaled $9.8 million, up 171% on-year. More than 88% of the revenue figure came from the U.S. Continue Reading