Comprehensive coverage of the podcasting industry and its business ecosystem.
Paradiso, a French podcast studio, is making the leap to the U.S. The company is planning to launch a slate of original podcasts and to adapt its existing formats for U.S. audiences and other English speakers. The company hired Emi Norris to head up its local efforts. Continue Reading
Acast announced a new addition to its leadership team. Brian Danzis is joining the podcast company as its managing director for the Americas. He will head up Acast’s expansion across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Continue Reading
In the startup world, a unicorn is a singular company that reaches a billion-dollar capitalization. More informally, a unicorn denotes a company that is unequaled in marketplace reach and influence. Is there a podcast unicorn? One research group thinks so. Continue Reading
Research from DMA investigated recent audio trends in the UK. The survey found that 37% of Britons listen to podcasts every month. The 16-34 age bracket was the most involved with podcasts. Continue Reading
iHeartMedia announced a podcast production deal with OZY Media. Under their multi-year agreement, the companies will co-produce and promote a slate of shows for the iHeartRadio Original Podcasts network. Continue Reading
PodcastOne is bringing its entire roster of more than 300 podcasts to Spotify. The deal will add some notable titles to Spotify’s growing library, such as The Adam Carolla Show. Continue Reading
Podcast database Podchaser announced that it has raised seed funding of $1.65 million. The company will use the money in support of its three core initiatives: advanced search and discovery, industry-wide data standardization, and data-driven marketplaces for connection. Continue Reading
An article in Digiday sources Vox Media Studios president Marty Moe saying that the company’s 200 podcasts across its many topical categories currently earns $10-million per year. The goal is to double that. Continue Reading
Audioboom introduced three original new shows that will debut on its network this year. The podcasts cover a range of topics and potential audiences. Continue Reading
Podsights, a podcast research and ad measurement platform, is announcing today a successful $1.5-million fundraising round and new hires. It’s all about attribution — a key word in podcasting 2020. Continue Reading
Spreaker announced that it has entered a partnership with Podchaser. Under the terms of their agreement, Spreaker Studio customers can distribute their podcasts to the platform with one click. Spreaker has been expanding its distribution footprint over the past year. Continue Reading
Podcast deals have been coming fast and furious, and the latest pairs some major names in entertainment. Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger has launched a production studio called Rainy Day Podcasts. The outfit is starting off with a development deal with Warner Bros. Continue Reading