Comprehensive coverage of the podcasting industry and its business ecosystem.
Slate has introduced a new service offering members-only listening technology to podcasters. The platform is called Supporting Cast, and it will provide the infrastructure to make members-only versions of podcasts, ones that are ad-free or have bonus content. Continue Reading
Chris Peterson is departing his role as executive vice president of podcasting for iHeartMedia. He joined the conglomerate in November 2016 to lead its podcast efforts and raise iHeart’s profile in that space. Continue Reading
by Jeff Ulster
A guest column by Jeff Ulster, Chief Content and Technology Officer at The Podcast Exchange (TPX), examining the anatomy of podcast measurement. First of two parts. Continue Reading
Slate’s Slow Burn is the latest podcast to make the leap to the small screen. The popular show, which profiled the Watergate scandal and President Richard Nixon’s resignation, has been greenlit for a six-episode adaptation from Epix. Continue Reading
Spreaker is making a move into international podcast education. The company is hosting the Spreaker Podcast School in Milan, Italy, on March 21-24. The four-day intensive program will cover all the critical points in developing a successful podcast. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s International Radio Trends is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Several big developments in audio, including in the UK with Bauer, and an international deal with Spotify’s double dose of podcast acquisitions. Continue Reading
The news that Spotify is acquiring both Gimlet Media and Anchor turned the podcast world on its head. Podnews, the daily briefing of podcasting developments published by James Cridland, collected several of the industry’s reactions. Continue Reading
Companies are still pushing into podcasting at a fast and furious pace, and the latest new venture is coming to the field with an impressive bank. Himalaya is a podcast network launching in the U.S. this week with initial funding of $100 million. Continue Reading
Peter I. Morris, a media executive in digital, film, and television, has been named CEO of L.A.-based PodcastOne, filling a top role which had been empty for several months. In a pre-announcement conversation at the company’s Beverly Hills office, Founder and Chairman Norm Pattiz extolled Morris’ appointment to RAIN News. Continue Reading
Spotify has acquired not one, but two podcasting companies. The rumor mill hinted this week that the streaming company was in negotiations for podcast producer Gimlet Media, and that is one of the purchases. But Spotify has also acquired Anchor, a straightforward service that lets anyone start creating, distributing, and monetizing podcasts. Continue Reading
The Vox Media Podcast Network announced that it is getting its first music show. The podcast Switched on Pop is joining the company and will be officially relaunched next month under that umbrella. Vox will produce the show alongside hosts Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s International Radio Trends is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James draws some connections between radio and live television. Lots of UK news this week, including a look at BBC Sounds and the loss of Jeremy Hardy. Continue Reading