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The Crime Junkie podcast has signed cabana as its exclusive ad sales partner. The new deal expands on an existing relationship between the true crime podcast and the digital audio arm of AdLarge Media. Continue Reading
We noted last week that Apple Podcasts might launch a web browser version of iTunes Podcasts (or, similarly, the Podcasts iOS app). At that time the launch seemed incomplete. Now it seems like a full-on web product … and an important milestone. Continue Reading
Most podcasters are used to issuing a call-to-action of “subscribe,” but that language may be sending the wrong impression to the vast audience of non-podcast listeners and keeping them away. Continue Reading
Podtrac has released its March 2019 podcast publisher ranking. It was a month of growth, with seven of the top ten increasing their U.S. unique monthly audience from the previous month. The average U.S. unique monthly audience for this group reached 8.2 million, edging up 1% from February 2019 and up 43% from March 2018. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s International Radio Trends is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: New shifting attitudes at the NAB Show. A few UK radio updates. Continue Reading
Apple Podcasts are going to move toward a standalone web presence. This week, several tech outlets reported that the web listening experience would be getting separated from iTunes. A few podcasts are getting preview versions that show a URL of podcasts.apple.com rather than requiring either the iTunes app or website to play. Continue Reading
Podcasting app Castbox has added a new feature called Community. It adds a dedicated feed in the app for posts about what people are listening to, bringing a social component to the platform. Continue Reading
“Radio/Podcasts” is a category in the recently released Peabody Award nominations. In it, 11 programs are cited: Bag Man MSNBC (MSNBC) Believed Michigan Radio (NPR) Buried Truths WABE (WABE) Caliphate The New York Times (The New York Times) Ear Hustle… Continue Reading
Megaphone announced that the NBC News Group podcast network will join its hosting and ad insertion platform. Under this new arrangement, NBC News will leverage Megaphone’s tools in distribution, content management, measurement, and monetization for all of its podcast programming. Continue Reading
Luminary Media has been building lots of buzz even before it has launched. Now, Hot Pod is reporting that the new podcast network is targeting a debut on April 23. That would be a faster timeline than had previously been hinted at for the new business. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s International Radio Trends is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Updates and slides from Radiodays Europe. Other updates from around the global audio industry. Continue Reading
Spreaker announced that its monetization program has been expanded for use on Spotify. All of its Pro tier podcasters can take advantage of the monetization tools right away. Continue Reading