NPR announced some improvements to its ratings and audience growth. President and CEO Jarl Mohn credited some of the boost to the election cycle, but added that “first rate journalism, riveting storytelling, revamped newsmagazines, live reporting, and better user platforms” were also part of the success. Continue Reading
Spotify has added the shows of reVolver Podcasts to its audio programming. About 30 of the podcasts from the multicultural company, a specialist in English and Spanish audio content for the Hispanic audience, are now available on Spotify’s mobile version. Continue Reading
Bridge Ratings has published an assessment of the podcasting audience, looking not just at the current listenership but also at the people who could become regular listeners. According to its August 2016 survey, the percentage of respondents who have no interest in podcasting has declined to 55%. Continue Reading
AudioBoom has inked an exclusive deal for the hosting, distribution, and monetization of the podcast No Such Thing As A Fish. The popular British podcast features comedic investigations into obscure or unusual facts. The four hosts are researchers for the BBC2 panel show QI: Quite Interesting. Continue Reading
Broadcaster and TV personality Robin Roberts is launching her first podcast. Robin Roberts: Everybody’s Got Something, which shares the title of Roberts’ best-selling book, will share stories about redemption and recovery in conversation with special guests. The podcast will have seven 45-minute episodes in its first season. Continue Reading
Podcast audience measurement company Podtrac has launched a new rankings chart for individual shows. The Top 20 Podcast Ranking will offer a monthly update on the numbers of unique monthly listeners in the U.S. for the most popular shows. Continue Reading
PodcastOne has added a scripted, serialized drama program to its available content. The show, dubbed Telling Stories: The Podcast, is being made in partnership with Blackstone Audio. The stories will air daily, and a new plot arc will start every Monday. Continue Reading
AdLarge Media has expanded its content partnerships with a deal to represent New Mommy Media. The audio network includes programs for mothers at various stages of pregnancy, birth, and infancy. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Another spin on the vinyl resurgence; iHeartMedia turns to a future-proofing plan; new stories from Starbucks; Spotify songs of the summer. Continue Reading
Audio company DGital Media has entered into a partnership with Sports Illustrated Group to create new podcasts. The parties are creating multiple new shows launching in time for the start of the 2016 NFL season. Continue Reading
DGital Media has partnered with the Collegiate Sports Management Group to launch a podcast network centered on Division II and Division III NCAA sports. The network is slated to launch the week of Sept. 5. Continue Reading
ART19 announced a new hire for its podcast hosting and distribution network. Roddy Swearngin joins the company as executive vice president of content. Hes resume most recently includes director of digital for Levity Entertainment Group, where he founded Sideshow Network and helped manage production of more than 10,000 podcast episodes across 100 different shows. Continue Reading