London-based podcast creation/hosting company audioBoom has raised 500,00 GBP in its continuing efforts to secure operational capital, according to a May 25 filing on the London Stock Exchange website. The money comes from existing investor Candy Ventures (Nick Candy, 90% shareholder), and appears to fund audioBoom operations to June 30 at least. Continue Reading
A recent entry to the morning news niche of daily podcasting, START HERE from ABC Radio launched on March 28. The 20-minute daily news feature is a highly produced, crisply hosted competitor to Up First (NPR), The Daily (New York Times) and others. We engaged show anchor Brad Mielke in a Q&A over email. Continue Reading
When we heard that Neil Cowling, Creative Development Director of the UK’s Maple Street Creative, was putting more resources into Fresh Air Production, which specializes in branded podcasts, we sent a few queries about what seems to be changing in the UK podcast scene. Continue Reading
Toronto-based podcast sales company The Podcast Exchange (TPX) announced that is has signed to Canadian podcasts to its roster — the first Canadian shows to be represented by TPX. They are: “Canadian True Crime” and “Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids.” Continue Reading
AdLarge’s podcast unit, cabana, is diving into the hugely successful category of true crime by taking in Crime Junkie, a show which started in December. Continue Reading
Not our headline. A good laugh before the holiday weekend. Continue Reading
Podcast company audioBoom has announced its summer slate of original programs, under its audioBoom Studios production arm. One new show is joined by three returning podcasts. Continue Reading
RadioPublic has announced a new feature called Stations, which are RadioPublic podcast playlists ready-made for one-click listening across a topical range of programs. Continue Reading
Podcast company Cadence13 is partnering with business newsletter publisher MarketSnacks to start a daily business/tech podcast. It is called MarketSnacks Daily, and the first episode drops tomorrow, May 23. RAIN News Q&A with Chris Corcoran, Chief Content Officer at Cadence13. Continue Reading
The British Podcast Awards recognized the best shows created in Great Britain during the year. The winner for 2018 podcast of the year is Griefcast by Cariad Lloyd. Show in several categories received recognition, including family, true crime, comedy, sports, and branded content. Continue Reading
“Inside Trader Joe’s” is a podcast that lives up to its title — it’s all about the grocery chain and its signature items, hosted by company execs who interview company specialists. We spoke with executive producers Steve Goldstein and Dave Beasing. Continue Reading
A new report from James Cridland’s Podnews reveals that algorithmic one-upmanship has entered the scene — podcasters can now buy their way to a high placement in Apple Podcast charts. We’re not certain it works, but it shouldn’t be surprising. Where there is an algorithm, there is an attempt to hijack it. Continue Reading