Comprehensive coverage of the podcasting industry and its business ecosystem.
Podcast listening app Castbox announced a new integration with navigation app Waze. The partnership will allow drivers easier control over their listening while behind the wheel, whichever app they’re currently using. Continue Reading
Spotify is continuing to roll out new features and functions to its burgeoning podcasting efforts. The latest development is the ability for advertisers to target its free tier of listeners based on the shows they listen to. Continue Reading
Podtrac issued its May list of the top 20 podcasts. Weekday news programs continue to perform well in the Podtrac ranking. Continue Reading
Spotify has folded another popular podcast under its umbrella. The audio company will be the exclusive home of the third season of Riggle’s Picks, a show from comedians Rob Riggle and Sarah Tiana where the pair discuss sports, culture, and life. Continue Reading
The UK’s BPI teamed with MusicAlly for a new report on music and podcasts. Their report recapped some existing research on podcast listening from sources such as The Infinite Dial, RAJAR, and the IAB, but it also offered some original research into how the audio format can be a tool for the music industry. The two organizations conducted an online survey of labels, artist managers, music publishers, distributors, and label services for their stances on the potential of podcasts. Continue Reading
We learned from Podnews that Libsyn, one f the largest and most established podcast hosting companies is undergoing tumult. One of its shareholders with 6% interest in the company is calling for a new board of directors, disclosing executive compensation and the company’s 2018 income. Continue Reading
Spotify’s newest personalized playlist aims to make life more enjoyable for commuters with a healthy helping of inspiration from radio. The new playlist is Your Daily Drive, and it blends tailored music with podcast programming and news. Continue Reading
AdLarge Media’s digital audio division, cabana, announced the addition of 10 new podcasts to its roster. The new content comes from a range of publishers and covers topics including true crime, comedy, lifestyle, and business. Continue Reading
If it seems like you’ve seen a lot of headlines about podcasting startups landing investment, you’re not wrong. Crunchbase shared its data about podcast deals over the past several years. At $268.9 million, podcast investment deal value in the first half of 2019 is on track to exceed the total dollars invested in all of 2018. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Podcast-to-television producers talk shop. Netflix and a unique podcast strategy. Student podcasts to make you smile. Continue Reading
Spotify is planning a return for its Sound Up bootcamp, a program that provides podcast training to women of color. As with the inaugural session, ten applicants will be chosen for a week-long accelerator in New York City. Continue Reading
Pod Drop highlights noteworthy new and upcoming podcasts from across the vast and fast-growing category. Today, National Geographic makes its podcast debut, Wondery and the LA Times launch a new true crime investigation, and comedy network Forever Dog expands its roster. Continue Reading