Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Bob Lefsetz on Recode Media podcast; innovations at WNYC; interview with Radiolab founder; what’s next for political podcasts? Continue Reading
PRX, a leader in the creation, marketing, and distribution of on-demand audio, has launched Project Catapult, a training program for selected radio stations. The project will select five stations from a pool of applicants to attend a 20-week “boot camp.” At the end, each station will have created a 20-week show series. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Studio-less radio stations. Several podcasting reports and discussions. DVR for radio with streemr. Much more from around the world of radio and audio. Continue Reading
Today brings an announcement from iHeartRadio that it has hired ex-TheBlaze, ex-TuneIn exec Chris Peterson as Senior Vice President of Podcasting. the announcement was made via an internal company memo. Peterson will oversee iHeartRadio’s overall podcast strategy and grow its profile in the podcast community. Continue Reading
Radiotopia has selected Ear Hustle as the winner of its Podquest competition. The show shares stories from life in prison. It is the work of San Quentin State Prison inmates Earlonne Woods and Antwan Williams and artist/professor Nigel Poor. Continue Reading
PRX-owned Radiotopia is adding two programs to its curated portfolio of podcasts. The Bugle is a satirical comedy show founded by John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman. The West Wing Weekly is a throwback fancast which offers a week-by-week discussion of the TV drama The West Wing Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Radioplayer reaches new ground, your brain on podcasts, and much more especially on podcasting. Continue Reading
AERO, the Spanish Online Radio Association, has announced that it will develop a comprehensive certification of Spanish internet radio stations and podcasts. The work will culminate in a “Certified Directory of Online Radio,” to be published in December.Internet radio stations and podcasts which can demonstrate Spanish listenership may request participation. Continue Reading
PRX has announced a new initiative to provide radio stations with podcast training. The program is called Project Catapult, and it is funded through a $1 million grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Continue Reading
Broadcaster and TV personality Robin Roberts is launching her first podcast. Robin Roberts: Everybody’s Got Something, which shares the title of Roberts’ best-selling book, will share stories about redemption and recovery in conversation with special guests. The podcast will have seven 45-minute episodes in its first season. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Insights into the inner workings of the iTunes podcast chart. Responses to BBC licences and ‘snooping’. Much more from around the world. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Extensive analysis of the RAJAR data. Millennials’ affinities for podcasting and radio. Much, much more. Continue Reading