Comprehensive coverage of the podcasting industry and its business ecosystem.
Reese Witherspoon is helping lead the charge for women in podcasting. The Academy Award-winning actress’ production company Hello Sunshine has partnered with content studio Rooster Teeth to power its new podcast network The Beam. The network will specifically target a female audience and will host both original and curated podcasts. Continue Reading
Triton Digital announced a new agreement with Brazilian commercial radio station network Jovem Pan. The deal will see Triton and Omny Studio powering Jovem Pan’s podcast strategy Continue Reading
Westwood One has released a report and an infographic exploring its latest data about the podcast audience. The release of the fall 2018 Podcast Download study coincides with the IAB Podcast Upfront in New York City, where Westwood One is a presenter. Continue Reading
Atlanta Monster is getting an extra boost behind the scenes. iHeartRadio is teaming up with the original creators — HowStuffWorks and Tenderfoot TV — to launch the second season of the true crime show. As a result of this partnership, the show will join the iHeartRadio Podcast Network and iHeartRadio will be the exclusive distribution partner for all future seasons and episodes of the program. Continue Reading
Serial has released details about its upcoming third season. The landmark true crime podcast will turn its investigative lens on the criminal justice system. Rather than digging into a single case, the season will be about Cleveland’s criminal courts and will share behind-the-scenes details of court procedures. Continue Reading
Podcast network HowStuffWorks has partnered with DAX to bring its podcast library to advertisers in the UK. DAX, the digital audio advertising unit of Global, now represents the ad inventory for more than 180 audio platforms. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Diving into the results of the Public Radio Techsurvey. The first U.S. radio station owned by Europeans. Smart speaker insights. Continue Reading
Stitcher, the podcast network within Midroll Media, has shared its lineup of podcasts for fall 2018. The entire series of Wolverine: The Long Night, a collaboration with Marvel, that had been available only to paying subscribers will be made available for the free service. Four new shows are joining the main Stitcher lineup. Continue Reading
Jacobs Media has shared the results from its public radio tech survey. The results are from surveys of more than 22,000 public radio listeners conducted in May 2018. Here are a few key data points and takeaways on smart speakers, podcasts, in-car listening, and more. Continue Reading
The BBC has been revitalizing its approach to podcasts in the modern listening landscape, and a focal point of its strategy is the new BBC Sounds app introduced earlier this summer. Now, the broadcaster has begun an open commissioning process seeking out new podcasts for the app. Continue Reading
As podcasting continues to grow in audience and revenue, Midroll Media, a leading force in content and advertising will present a free webinar in collaboration with RAIN News. A panel presentation followed by Q&A with the online audience will examine the marketing opportunity of podcasts for national brands. Continue Reading
Cadence13 has partnered with The Action Network, a specialist in sports betting and analytics, to create a new podcast network. Talent from The Action Network will be featured in the new shows targeting fans of sports gambling and fantasy leagues. Continue Reading