Comprehensive coverage of the podcasting industry and its business ecosystem.
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
Show Shouts highlights noteworthy new and upcoming podcasts from across the vast and still-growing audio medium. Today’s developments include more NPR politics programming, an exclusive score for Spotify, and true crime at iHeartRadio. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James shares his thoughts on object-based media. Cats get their own radio thanks to Whiskas. Much more. Continue Reading
Popular podcast S-Town drew critique and legal attention for how it handled public revelations about a private citizen’s life. David Oxenford addresses the legal questions surrounding podcast subjects, especially as more audio programming is optioned for television and film. Continue Reading
Australian broadcaster and entertainment company Southern Cross Austereo recently released its annual report. Although the financials did show a downturn, CEO Grant Blackley gave an interview delving into more details of the report’s bright spots. DAB and podcasting were among those highlights. Continue Reading
CBC has revealed its fall podcast lineup of both new and returning shows. The broadcaster, which is the largest podcaster in Canada, has a range of genres and styles on its lineup. Continue Reading
Cadence13’s newest podcast partnership will bring some celebrity clout to a young audience. The audio entertainment company teamed with Granity Studios, a multimedia content outfit formed by NBA star Kobe Bryant. Continue Reading
Steve and Todd Cochrane, CEO at Rawvoice/Blubrry, explore how many of the hundreds of thousands of podcasts actually stay active and how many fall victim to the podfade. Continue Reading