In the October Top Podcast Publishers list from Podtrac, U.S. Unique Monthly Audiences increased or was flat for 19 of the Top 20 publishers in October over September. In the RAIN Remix we re-sort the ranker on an average per-show basis within each network. Click to the see info graphics. Continue Reading
Jottings of Note
— Deep Integration (Audio Up)
— Franchising (NPR)
— Honoree (Fresh Air Productions)
Global streaming audio service Deezer is splashing an announcement of a new relationship with Cologne-based RTL Deutschland, the German media conglomerate. RTL encompasses television and radio; Deezer will provide the streaming music, online radio, podcast, and audiobook solution. Continue Reading
Spoken word audio is a distinct media category. How much has it increased in the last year? “It’s a lot!” hints Edison Research and partner NPR. The industry will get that number and a raft of others in the new edition of The Spoken Word Audio Report, presented as a live webinar. Click for details and free registration. Continue Reading
Today The Verge is a hub for rumors that Amazon is building what might be called another Clubhouse competitor. From what we (don’t exactly) know, it sounds like it might also compete with Spotify’s Greenroom, Spotify Shows, Twitter Spaces, Facebook Audio Rooms, and others. Continue Reading
This guest article by Les Hollander, CEO of Global-owned DAX, discusses the potential incoming era in which cookies aren’t king. Doom or opportunity? It’s not the first time the digital audio business has been challenged. Hollander explains three key learning points. Continue Reading
Audacy, the largest commercial radio group in the U.S. and a major podcast network, has acquired WO Streaming — the digital audio streaming technology of media tech solutions company WideOrbit. This action probably (but without confirmation at this time) explains the $45-million mystery investment announced last week by Audacy. Click through for details and history. Continue Reading
Jottings of Note
— Winning (Macmillan Podcas)
— Cross-media (PRX)
— Live Kickoff (KMG, TalkShow, Krantz)
Podcast measurement service Podtrac released data measuring podcast listening platforms. The report compares download and audience shares across leaders Apple and Spotify, as well as iHeartRadio, Chrome, Alexa, and a single group other services. Podtrac also reveals how those shares have changed year-over-year (Aug 2020 to Sep 2021). Finally, a graph illustrates the average number of streams delivered per listener, on each platform. It’s all quite interesting. Click through. Continue Reading
The BBC released its World Service Performance Review 2016-2020, a comprehensive status update comparing current metrics with goals across all BBC media categories. Global reach in all categories is nearing an end-of-2020 goal. Digital audio has seen growth, unsurprisingly, and that is set to continue. Click through for details. Continue Reading
Canada’s public broadcaster CBC has released details of two new shows (and one second-season return) launching in the network’s fall lineup. All three drop next week. The new shows are added to a total portfolio of nearly 100 podcasts, and the CBC claims to be Canada’s #1 podcaster. Continue Reading
Jottings of Note
— Adaptation (AIMP)
— Punk Legacy (Double Elvis)
— Up the Ladder (Audacy)