Comprehensive coverage of the podcasting industry and its business ecosystem.
Robert Sasuke, a podcast producer and three-time winner at the Latin Podcast Awards, wrote a blog post examining the growth of the medium in the Dominican Republic during 2019. The country has seen a boom in podcast creation, he found, but there are still long strides to make in terms of audience. Continue Reading
Spotify has introduced a new podcast API for developers. The tool will allow third-party devs to create new ways for listeners to connect with podcasts on Spotify outside from the streaming service’s app or websites. Continue Reading
Sony Music Entertainment made a big push for podcasting deals at the start of this year, and several are already launching new titles. The first show to come out of Sony’s partnership with Somethin’ Else is titled The Immaculate Deception. Continue Reading
We’ve seen lots of research exploring the burst of interest in podcasts. The Infinite Dial 2020 results shows just how much the audio format is growing in popularity in the U.S. The monthly podcast consumer group grew 16% from the previous year, and 2020 marks the first time that audience surpassed 100 million Americans. Continue Reading
by Steve Goldstein
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep people at home and isolated. Steve offers his insight on how the current crisis will impact podcast listening, and how podcasts can stand out in a time where people are lacking connection. Continue Reading
London-based audio platform Broccoli Content has hired Tony Phillips as its chief content officer. Phillips has past experience as former vice president for on-demand content at WNYC Studios and commissioning editor for BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service. Continue Reading
Pineapple Street Studios is launching a new project for podcasting during the coronavirus pandemic. The Stuck At Home campaign aims to get kids into podcasting, and to help them safely connect with other kids during the health crisis. Continue Reading
Podcast Radio, the London all-podcast DAB station, sent us a note announcing it is giving over three hours a day to Health Info Radio, a coronavirus-focused DAB multiplex station. Podcast Radio will link into it 10am, 1pm, and 5pm London time each day. Continue Reading
As podcast aspire crossover to TV and films, a key Hollywood film production company plans its crossover to podcasts. Cavalry Media, founded by Dana Brunetti, has announced a launch slate of podcasts for the Cavalry Audio division. Continue Reading
The podcast industry has been exploring different paths for monetization besides advertising. One of the early efforts in a subscription program was Slate Plus. Recently Saanya Jain of Atlantic Media interviewed Heidi Strom Moon, the Slate product manager who oversees the membership program, about Slate Plus’ development over the past six years. Continue Reading
Podtrac released its chart with the top 20 podcasts for February 2020. Most of the titles have not changed from the January ranker. The entire top eight is identical to the previous month’s results. Continue Reading
Disgraceland is the latest podcast making the leap to the small screen. The show, hosted and launched by Jake Brennan in 2018, has told the tales of scandal and drama from the music industry. Continue Reading