In August, we shared a Wired article that questioned the narrow demographic group that has been dominating the growing podcast space, noting that the limited viewpoints could limit the format’s reach. New data from Quartz confirms that bias among the people sitting down behind the mic. Continue Reading
The Wall Street Journal has hopped on the podcasting bandwagon. The publication launched WSJ Podcasts, a suite of 12 shows covering topics in news, tech, and finance. The Panoply podcast network is partnering with WSJ for distribution. Continue Reading
Cue the listening binges: Serial is back on the digital airwaves. The first episode of season two for the popular investigative podcast launched today on its website, iTunes, and Pandora. Continue Reading
Bill Simmons is launching a new podcast network under HBO’s umbrella. The Bill Simmons Podcast Network has unveiled a new property dubbed Channel 33. Simmons began airing his own eponymous show in late September, a re-launch of his popular ESPN program. Continue Reading
Podcast network Acast launched in the U.S. this week, bringing the Swedish company’s hosting and monetization services to a new market. Acast currently has 24 million listeners per month, and it was a first company to foray into programmatic ad buys for podcasts thanks to a partnership with Triton Digital. Continue Reading
Spreaker has debuted a radio-like mobile app for podcasts. Spreaker Podcast Radio launched today on Android phones and tablets today, with a rollout to iOS projected for the spring of 2016. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: What does major sponsorship mean for podcasts?; a new workgroup aims to support the business of electronic music; a sunny outlook on Pandora/Serial. Continue Reading
With the big boom in podcast popularity, a few new upstarts have emerged to offer related services to listeners. One of the newer platforms is Jabbercast, a mobile iOS app for podcasts that explores new options in building community. Continue Reading
Deezer announced several developments to its streaming platform today. First, it is adding 20,000 new podcasts and radio shows to its streaming platform. Deezer’s other updates include changes to the News & Entertainment section of its app, plus an expansion into five more international markets. Continue Reading
Google Play Music is adding support for podcasts, but only on Android devices. Podcasts will be subject to the same level of technical algorithm and human curation as music is on this platform, meaning listeners can take a lean-back approach and hear programming based on their mood or interests. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worth reads from around the web. Today: The “NPR Voice” has taken over the air (and podcast) sound. Adele is back, with meteoric force. Most stream-listening is mobile; the PC is over; what’s next? Continue Reading
Brief news items and worth reads from around the web. Today: Where is the British breakout podcast? Also India roundup 2.0 and opposing sides get technical in a panel discussion on music licensing. Continue Reading