Quick Hits: Apple’s podcast front page. New numbers from Gaana.
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Measuring the impact of landing on Apple’s front page for a new podcast. Some recent statistics from Gaana. Continue Reading
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Podglomerate adds two branded shows to its lineup
Recently launched podcast network Podglomerate has added two shows to its lineup. Both are part of the TuneIn First Play program and both premiered on October 2. The new programs are 2 Girls 1 Podcast in production with The Daily Dot and ReMade in production with Serial Box. Continue Reading
Book publisher Macmillan announces fall podcast lineup
Many legacy media organizations have hopped on the podcasting bandwagon as the audio format’s popularity has grown in recent years. One such company is book publisher Macmillan. Macmillan Podcasts has a decade of experience in developing and distributing audio shows, and the division just announced its fall show lineup. Continue Reading
audioBoom inks first distribution deal in India
audioBoom has entered a distribution deal to bring Jukebox, the audio entertainment operation from India-based ticketing platform BookMyShow. As a result of the deal, several audioBoom podcasts will be made available on Jukebox for Indian listeners. Continue Reading
PodcastOne hires execs to build out sports and scripted shows
PodcastOne has added two executives to its leadership team. Casey Jacobs is the company’s new vice president of sports and development. Allyson Marino also joins PodcastOne as director of special programs. Continue Reading
Podtrac releases September 2017 podcast publisher rankings
Podtrac has published its September 2017 podcast publisher rankings. It marked a somewhat unusual month, as the list of the top publishers showed no changes in names or order from August. Continue Reading
Panoply Media launches Pinna, an audiobook and podcast subscription for children
Podcasting company Panoply Media has unveiled a new audio service designed for children, featuring audiobooks and original podcast content. Pinna is intended for listeners aged 4 to 12. Original series on the ad-free iOS mobile app cover genres including mystery, fantasy, sports, bedtime stories, a game show, and a musical show. Continue Reading
International Podcast Day begins tonight
September 30 has been dubbed International Podcast Day, a chance for people in the industry to raise awareness and promote the audio format. The day will feature all types of programming, from livestreamed talks to bar meetups. Continue Reading
Anchor secures $10 million funding round
Anchor has raised a Series A funding round of $10 million. Google Ventures led the round for the podcasting company, with participation from Accel, The Chernin Group, Eniac Ventures, Homebrew, Atlantic Records CEO Craig Kallman and others. Anchor has now raised a total of $15 million. Continue Reading
Vox announces new editor-in-chief as it expands podcasting, TV efforts
Vox Media is making more moves to shore up its leadership as the company moves into new directions for journalism and reporting. The media operation is working with Midroll Media on a daily news podcast, a large undertaking, slated to begin in 2018. In light of these plans, Vox has announced that Lauren Williams will be its new editor-in-chief. Continue Reading
Acast secures $19.5 million investment for on-demand audio growth
Acast, a podcasting and audio on-demand company, announced that it has secured $19.5 million in a series B investment. The round, led by a group of Swedish investors, brings Acast’s fundraising total to more than $32 million. Continue Reading
Wondery shares fall podcast lineup
Wondery has announced its fall podcast lineup, featuring new seasons of two true crime shows as well as revisiting a project the spring. Continue Reading