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Cumulus / Signal Hill release latest Podcast Download Report

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Brad Hill

Signal Hill Insights and Cumulus Media have released the Spring 2026 edition of Podcast Download Spring 2026 Report. It’s the sixteenth edition of the bi-annual dataset, produced by Signal Hill and Cumulus Media. It is free to download in exchange for name and contact info. Click for linkage. Continue Reading →

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iHeartMedia launches AudioGraph, developed by Triton Digital

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Brad Hill

A new ad tech platform called AudioGraph, developed by Triton Digital, has been launched by iHeartMedia. Its purpose is to bridge the gap between traditional radio and digital meda — which might be considered a key industry mission across audio… Continue Reading →

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One decade; 386% growth

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Brad Hill

That startling growth metric comes from Edison Research in its latest Weekly Insight feature, taken from Edison’s ongoing Share of Ear research project. It’s about weekly time spent listening to podcasts. Click for the graphic. Continue Reading →

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Azerion unveils self-service omnichannel advertising platform

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Brad Hill

Self-serve digital advertising platforms emerging at a rate that seems to be reshaping the industry, and the accessibility of audio advertising. AI-powered Dutch tech company Azerion, which operates across 17 countries, has launched a self-service platform that aspires to bring omnichannel advertising to small and medium businesses. Continue Reading →

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DAX gets Idobi as integration deal goes live

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Brad Hill

Digital audio advertising company DAX has signed an exclusive deal with internet radio network idobi. The agreement puts idobi’s live audio streaming inventory into DAX’ U.S. digital audio marketplace.  Continue Reading →

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Fox acquires Roku streaming platform

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Brad Hill

Media giant Fox Corporation has acquired digital entertainment platform and streaming enabler Roku. The acquisition cost is reported to be $22 billion, or $126 per share. That valuation is a 34% premium over Roku’s closing stock price at deal time.… Continue Reading →

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Updating podcast discovery strategy

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Brad Hill

Roger Nairn (Founder, Jar Podcast Solutions) and Tom Webster (Partner, Sounds Profitable) are collaborating on a new podcast research study — The Podcast Discovery Playbook (sponsored by Jar.) “A lot of podcast launch advice still sounds like it was written… Continue Reading →

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Spotify redefines a podcast play

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Brad Hill

Audio juggernaut Spotify has introduced a new definition of a podcast “play,” assigning a time-based metric which will likely reduce total play counts in Spotify’s lens while delivering a more accurate report of consumption to prospective advertisers. Going forward, Spotify’s… Continue Reading →

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UK’s Global launches self-serve ad booking for outdoor and audio advertising

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Brad Hill

With a new launch for advertisers, UK-based Global has started a self-serve ad-booking platform for audio and outdoor advertising. The promise is a simple process for planning, creating, and booking a campaign on a single self-serve platform. Click for details. Continue Reading →

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Google moves to dismiss artist copyright lawsuit

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Brad Hill

Music AI is at the heart of a class-action lawsuit filed by musicians and producers against Google. It’s about using YouTube music videos for AI training, which ironically puts artists in competition with themselves. Continue Reading →

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Steve Goldstein: The Clip Economy is Eating Everything

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Brad Hill

In this edition of Steve Goldstein’s column, he examines short-form clips of larger audio pieces, speculating that podcast clips might become the main podcast product. Continue Reading →

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RAIN Notes: June 10

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Brad Hill

Downloads vs News.
An upright survey. Continue Reading →

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