James Cridland’s International Radio Trends is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: A new milestone on the horizon at NPR. Several sets of statistics on radio in the U.S. Much more. Continue Reading
We got word today of a new podcast called Fark and Schnitt, part of a nascent podcast network run by ex-radio station owner Steve Lapa. The show brings together longtime radio talent Todd Schnitt with FARK.COM founder Drew Curtis to explore weird and bizarre news stories, and is part of a nascent new podcast network. Continue Reading
Triton Digital announced a podcast-focused partnership with FOX News Radio. The deal will emphasize creating advertising opportunities for the FOX News Podcast Network roster of shows. Continue Reading
Radio on-air talent, as a survey cohort, expressed mostly positive sentiment about podcasting in new research released yesterday by Jacobs Media in a webinar hosted by Fred Jacobs. Click through for the breakouts. Continue Reading
Triton Digital has a new client in Canada. The CBC/Radio-Canada has tapped Triton to power their podcast ad serving solution. The broadcaster will take advantage of the Tap ad server and Podcast Metrics from Triton. Continue Reading
iHeartRadio announced plans to offer translations of several popular podcasts. The move is intended to help the company’s lineup of shows to reach broader international audiences. Continue Reading
Matty Staudt is leaving his role as vice president of podcast programming for iHeartRadio. He was promoted to the newly-created post about a year ago. Staudt is leaving to launch a new podcast company. Continue Reading
Southern California Public Radio has launched a new podcast studio. The project, LAist Studios, is being branded with the local news outlet it acquired in February 2019 rather than with its KPCC call sign. Continue Reading
The egta has released a new whitepaper with best practices, insights, metrics, industry facts, and advice for European radio stations to better understand and participate in podcasting. the free download is titled Podcast Monetisation Strategies and Best Practices. Continue Reading
Two months ago RadioPublic announced Podfund, a venture-backed podcast incubator funded by $2.3-million in venture investments. It is an open-door plan that any audio producer can enter for a shot at gaining a $25,000-$50,000 bankroll, with a revenue-share plan of 7-15% over three years. Today RadioPublic is announcing three audio projects which have gained Podfund support. Continue Reading
iHeartRadio, the second-biggest podcast publisher in the U.S. according to Podtrac, has unveiled a weekly chart, titled Podcasts Top 100. It showcases the top performers on its platform. A weekly list, it will be updated every Monday. We do the inevitable comparison with Podtrac, noting factors which define each list. Continue Reading
Radio New Zealand and Acast shared some new insights on podcast listening in the region. One in three listeners in New Zealand are tuning in to a podcast at least once a week. The local podcast audience also skews toward younger generations. Continue Reading