The country with the most regular podcast listeners

There are some surprising countries in the top three. Plus, Acast releases its financials.. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Don't lock your members into one platform! 🔓 With Supporting Cast, YOU own your podcast subscription and control the subscriber relationship. And it's … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 6 months ago

Podcaster’s show pirated in another language

A look at the podcast market in the Philippines, and an ill-advised podcast growth method. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Don't lock your members into one platform! 🔓 With Supporting Cast, YOU own your podcast subscription and control the subscriber relationship. And it's … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 6 months ago

IAB Podcast Measurement v2.2 rolls out

We check the differences in the IAB guidelines. Also, Apple Podcasts adds a wellness category to the app. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Don't lock your members into one platform! 🔓 With Supporting Cast, YOU own your podcast subscription and control the subscriber relation … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 6 months ago

Spotify is now #1 for downloads

Google Podcasts will close June 23; Libsyn Ads reports a slight drop in CPM. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Don't lock your members into one platform! 🔓 With Supporting Cast, YOU own your podcast subscription and control the subscriber relationship. And it's completely whi … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 6 months ago

Younger listeners: podcasts vs radio

The opportunities in India, and podcast ad spend in the US climbed 29%. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Don't lock your members into one platform! 🔓 With Supporting Cast, YOU own your podcast subscription and control the subscriber relationship. And it's completely white-la … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 6 months ago

SiriusXM’s Greenstein confirmed for The Podcast Show

And a new idea for that branded podcast you're making?. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/scott-greenstein-and-james-corden … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 6 months ago

Three US presidents make it onto SmartLess

The winners from The True Crime Awards. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/presidential-guests for the story links in full, a … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 6 months ago

Blubrry partners with BackBeat for premium host-read ads

And TWiT is to close its studios in Petaluma. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/blubrry-host-read-ads for the story links in … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

The future of podcasting on YouTube

And, happy birthday Acast - ten years old today. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-future for the story links in ful … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

Spotify makes a billion

The company's in profit, and ad revenue increased 18%. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-billion for the story links … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

Exclusive: Webby Awards - podcast highlights

We've the winners of 14 of the awards. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/webby-awards-24-highlights for the story links in f … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

Spotify leaves the IAB; no longer certified

Podbean are also no longer certified for podcast measurement. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-leaves-iab for the s … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

Sports fans listen longer

And a bumper edition of Podcast Ads In The Wild. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/sports-fans-listen-longer for the story l … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

The Lewitt Ray microphone has laser-focused sound

The microphone claims it has autofocus for sound - we review it. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/frickin-laser-beams for t … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

Max Cutler launches PAVE Studios

UK data says podcast listening isn't growing. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/cutler-launch-pave-studios for the story lin … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

2.5 million podcast episode transcripts

And, discover the top 1,000 shows on Spotify. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/millions-of-podcast-transcripts for the stor … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

Audioboom sees revenue growth

And, a new microphone from RØDE, and no more ums and errs from Alitu. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/audioboom-q124-reven … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

Hot Pod newsletter “on hiatus” as Ariel Shapiro departs

Plus, an exclusive interview with Flight Studio's team. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/hot-pod-hiatus for the story links … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

Winners of Global Podcast Ondas Awards 2024 announced

A new brand safety tool promises to separate the chainsaw advert from the chainsaw murder. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

Steven Bartlett launches major new podcast company

In Podnews today: Substack appears to be paying off for podcasters. This is sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. . Visit https://podnews.net/update/steven-bartl … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

Acast is #1 in Podtrac

In Podnews today: Sony acquires Neon Hum; Night acquires The Roost. This is sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. . Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-number … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

SB Nation’s local sports podcasts go dark

In Podnews today: Apple Podcasts on Mac OS gets transcripts. This is sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. . Visit https://podnews.net/update/total-eclipse-of-th … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

The News Agents splits with Persephonica

In Podnews today: George Carlin's estate reaches settlement with AI podcast. This is sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. . Visit https://podnews.net/update/the … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

Podcast Movement announces meetups

In Podnews today: Layoffs at Chicago's WBEZ. This is sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. . Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-movement-summer-meetups for … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

Webby Awards nominees revealed

In Podnews today: And a new number 2 in Sweden. This is sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. . Visit https://podnews.net/update/webby-nominees-2024 for the stor … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

Podcasts: as big as TV

In Podnews today: Alitu adds video calling. This is sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. . Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasts-as-big-as-tv for the story … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

YouTube announces creator workshop

In Podnews today: Google Podcasts is going away tomorrow - for the US only. This is sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. . Visit https://podnews.net/update/yout … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 months ago

US podcast listening reaches all-time high

In Podnews today: And the curious case of 'free lives in a game if you subscribe to a podcast'. This is sponsored by CoHost. Leverage CoHost listener data like social media habits, interests, and income to win sponsors.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-listening-increase … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

Podnews Report Card unveiled for 2024

In Podnews today: Good news for Apple; but there's things to improve. This is sponsored by CoHost. Leverage CoHost listener data like social media habits, interests, and income to win sponsors.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/podnews-report-card-unveiled-for-2024 for the story … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

Focusing on the effects of iOS 17’s changes

In Podnews today: And the winners of The Ambies. This is sponsored by CoHost. Leverage CoHost listener data like social media habits, interests, and income to win sponsors.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/ios17-changes-podtrac-data for the story links in full, and to get our da … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

Podcasting comes to LA, with The Ambies live tonight

In Podnews today: How you can watch The Ambies live. This is sponsored by CoHost. Leverage CoHost listener data like social media habits, interests, and income to win sponsors.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/pme24-ambies-los-angeles for the story links in full, and to get our … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

Adobe Podcast Studio launches in beta

In Podnews today: A new promotion tool, audiencelift, launches. This is sponsored by CoHost. Leverage CoHost listener data like social media habits, interests, and income to win sponsors.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/adobe-podcast-studio for the story links in full, and to g … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

How big is Joe Rogan?

In Podnews today: The top ten podcasts for US women. This is sponsored by CoHost. Uncover who your listener persona is by age, income, social media habits, and employment with CoHost.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/joe-rogan-audience-size for the story links in full, and to ge … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

RedCircle’s open host-read ad system

In Podnews today: RSS.com expands, and the BBC to carry ads on podcasts inside the US.. This is sponsored by CoHost. Uncover who your listener persona is by age, income, social media habits, and employment with CoHost.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/redcircle-openrap for the s … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

Spotify’s new Podcast Streams can promote your show

In Podnews today: And the Finnish are what you think they are. This is sponsored by CoHost. Uncover who your listener persona is by age, income, social media habits, and employment with CoHost.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-podcast-streams for the story links in full, … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

Vid2Pod turns YouTube videos into podcasts

In Podnews today: Breaking shows out of YouTube's proprietary ecosystem. This is sponsored by CoHost. Uncover who your listener persona is by age, income, social media habits, and employment with CoHost.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/blubrry-vid2pod-youtube-to-podcasts for th … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

Wondery adds sports podcasts to Prime Video

In Podnews today: How much does Kast Media owe, and to whom? We've the court filing. This is sponsored by CoHost. Uncover who your listener persona is by age, income, social media habits, and employment with CoHost.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/wondery-sports-prime-video for … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

Appearing higher in podcast searches

In Podnews today: Triton reports a drop in downloads year-on-year of 41%. This is sponsored by CoHost. Know your listener's social media habits, interests, and industries with CoHost - no matter your hosting setup.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-search-algorithm for th … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

Promoting your show in podcast apps

In Podnews today: A breakdown of the cost of each. This is sponsored by CoHost. Know your listener's social media habits, interests, and industries with CoHost - no matter your hosting setup.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/promotion-in-apps for the story links in full, and to … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

ALSO TRY: The Podnews Weekly Review - the last word in podcast news

Every week, the Podnews Weekly Review is the last word in podcasting news - with a look back at the most important news in podcasting, and interviews with the people that matter. Hear from James Cridland, the Editor of Podnews; Sam Sethi, the CEO of Truefans; and interviews with … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

Lessons from Europe in paid subscriptions

In Podnews today: Most people want to pay per series, it seems. This is sponsored by CoHost. Know your listener's social media habits, interests, and industries with CoHost - no matter your hosting setup.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/european-paid-podcast-subscriptions for t … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

The iHeart Podcast Awards 2024 winners

In Podnews today: It's the Swifties what done it. This is sponsored by CoHost. Know your listener's social media habits, interests, and industries with CoHost - no matter your hosting setup.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/iheart-2024-winners-hero for the story links in full, a … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

Joe Rogan dives back into YouTube

In Podnews today: But is it a podcast?. This is sponsored by CoHost. Know your listener's social media habits, interests, and industries with CoHost - no matter your hosting setup.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/joe-rogan-youtube-in-full for the story links in full, and to get … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

Podcaster wins legal case against same-name show

In Podnews today: An indie podcaster successfully defends her show's name. This is sponsored by CoHost. Understand listeners' social media habits, interests, and employment with CoHost - no matter your hosting setup.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/same-name-trademark-win for t … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

Deleted: the Spotify podcaster vs the algorithm

In Podnews today: A trigger-happy algorithm deleted a podcast - and all its paid subscribers. This is sponsored by CoHost. Understand listeners' social media habits, interests, and employment with CoHost - no matter your hosting setup.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/deleted-po … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

Transcripts now available in Apple Podcasts

In Podnews today: A new microphone from Shure; a new promotional tool from PodRoll; a new tool for host reads from the Price Brothers. This is sponsored by CoHost. Understand listeners' social media habits, interests, and employment with CoHost - no matter your hosting setup.. Vi … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

Trixie Mattel to host The Ambies

In Podnews today: COPA90 partners with Message Heard; and IAB Australia spots a crime. This is sponsored by CoHost. Understand listeners' social media habits, interests, and employment with CoHost - no matter your hosting setup.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/trixie-ambies for … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago

Buzzsprout launches an iOS app

In Podnews today: YouTube Music fires staff while they ask for help. This is sponsored by CoHost. Understand listeners' social media habits, interests, and employment with CoHost - no matter your hosting setup.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/buzzsprout-ios-free-podcast-app for … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 months ago