Westwood One has released the latest in its Audioscape series, posted by Brittany Faison to the Westwood One blog. The data are taken from Edison Research, and the focus of this release is squarely on podcasting. For years, Westwood One has been the most forthcoming distributor of metrics from Edison’s proprietary subscription product, Share of Ear, and that’s where this info comes from. Click through for key points and graphics. Continue Reading →
In what Rob Greenlee termed a “changing of the guard,” both he (as Chair) and Kerri Hoffman (as Secretary) are shifting out of their roles in the Board of Governors at The Podcast Academy. Greenlee told RAIN, “The leadership change in the Board of Governors was planned and is happening per our organization’s Bylaws.” Click through for more info about new Board officers and members. Continue Reading →
The Salem Media Group, a media holding company comprising radio, book publishing, and digital media, has announced the start of a new podcast network. The focus will be conservative content across its definitional “Christian and conservative media landscape.” Continue Reading →
Guest columnist Eric Nuzum offers an insightful analysis and prediction. In this view, 2020 was better than you might think, and the future could be more challenging than you assume. This is a must-read piece. Continue Reading →
CLICK ON BANNER TO REGISTER! RAIN PODCAST BUSINESS SUMMIT 2021 PRESENTING PARTNERS iHeartRadio | Stitcher | Triton Digital FOUNDING PARTNER NPR National Public Radio This major annual RAIN PODCAST BUSINESS SUMMIT goes virtual as a first quarter 2021 schedule opener,…
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by Jeff Umbro
In this week’s column, Podglomerate CEO Jeff Umbro unleashes an epic list of lists — 32 media brands which released end-of-year “best podcasts of 2020” roundups. From Esquire to Vanity Fair. From Town & Country to Teen Vogue. Dive in now; thank Jeff later. (Or blame him; your choice.) Continue Reading →
ABC Audio has released its end-of-year special programming. these shows will be distributed to network radio stations, immediately followed by posting to the ABC New Radio specials podcast feed. That feed is currently populated mostly by daily updates. Click through for details. Continue Reading →
Podtrac released its Top 25 New Podcasts of 2020 list. The release follows an earlier reckoning at the end of Q3 — an intermediary list. We compare the two for a look at which podcasts (six of them) were added in the two months which separate the two list measurements. Click through for the graphic. also — the network power of Wondery and iHeartRadio is on display. Continue Reading →
by James Cridland
The main story in this week’s newsletter from James Cridland is Spotify’s new “Show” product — a couple of new entries are reviewed. Also, new traditional radio station launches in the UK and Australia. Then, more radio news and links to other sources. One of the meatiest columns in this series. Continue Reading →
Evergreen Podcasts, which inhabits what we call the emergent network space, has announced a partial acquisition of Five Minute News, and is declaring an intent to grow other shows into the daily short-news space. The investment amount is not disclosed, but Evergreen will host, distribute, and support all marketing programs for the podcast. Continue Reading →
RAIN Digital Britain, the virtual version of RAIN’s annual European Summit event previously produced in London, was held in Zoom today, featuring seven sessions and 21 speakers. Created as a deep dive into the thriving UK digital audio business environment, the sessions and conversations roamed through priorities, challenges, and solutions from radio to broadcasting, plus a session on the quickly growing gaming segment. Click through for quotes and pics. Continue Reading →
The recently started podcast division of Amazon Music has gained the full 30-show catalog owned and operated by FOX News Network (FNR, in addition to FOX News Radio’s three nationally syndicated talk shows. FOX News Podcasts ranked in the Podtrac top 20 Podcast Publishers in the United States for November. Continue Reading →
