Podnews Report Card results for 2025

YouTube's up - but criticised for being too complicated. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Don’t just get downloads, get repeat listeners. Measure promo impact with pod-to-pod attribution. Measure repeat listeners https://podnews.net/cc/2838 Visit https://podnews.net/update/report-card-2 … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 day ago

The biggest app is…

Spotify? Or YouTube? Or someone else?. Sponsored by Magellan AI. April Fools is over - so is relying on guesswork. Magellan AI attribution delivers accurate, reliable data for clearer podcast measurement and better ROAS. Optimize your campaigns https://podnews.net/cc/2835 Visit h … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 day ago

The Ambies: the winners for 2025

Hysterical won the Podcast of the Year. Sponsored by Podgellan AI. Magellan AI is now Podgellan AI, because every good podcast company starts with “Pod”. Podcast ad measurement, attribution and competitive insights - now with added Pod. https://podnews.net/cc/2832 Visit https://p … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 2 days ago

Hubbard Radio Launches Gamut Podcast Network

'A pivotal evolution for our company', says CEO. Sponsored by CoHost at Evolutions. How do you know if your audience is truly engaged? Fatima Zaidi of CoHost, James Cridland of Podnews, Sharon Taylor of Triton Digital, and Steve Pratt of The Creativity Business will tell you at E … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 3 days ago

BBC rules out UK ads in podcasts

The original plan was called 'disastrous' by other UK podcasters. Sponsored by CoHost. Want more listener insights without switching hosting providers? Explore CoHost's Prefix with in-depth podcast analytics and tracking links starting at just $15/month. Sign up today for a free … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 6 days ago

Spotify Partner Program expands into Europe

A further nine new countries to get the monetisation model. Sponsored by CoHost. Want more listener insights without switching hosting providers? Explore CoHost's Prefix with in-depth podcast analytics and tracking links starting at just $15/month. Sign up today for a free trial. … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 days ago

Japan: YouTube is #1 for podcasts

There's a new high, but it's still much less popular than the US. Sponsored by CoHost. Want more listener insights without switching hosting providers? Explore CoHost's Prefix with in-depth podcast analytics and tracking links starting at just $15/month. Sign up today for a free … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 days ago

YouTube could let you swap ads in videos

Dynamic ads might be coming. Sponsored by CoHost. Want more listener insights without switching hosting providers? Explore CoHost's Prefix with in-depth podcast analytics and tracking links starting at just $15/month. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2824 Vi … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 9 days ago

Gen Z leans towards video

Only 10% of Gen Z podcast consumers never use video podcasts. Sponsored by CoHost. Want more listener insights without switching hosting providers? Explore CoHost's Prefix with in-depth podcast analytics and tracking links starting at just $15/month. Sign up today for a free tria … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 10 days ago

Podcasts hit the mainstream

Over 50% of Americans are consuming them monthly. Sponsored by CoHost's analytics. Podcasters need better analytics. Discover where downloads are coming from, how listeners are resonating, and who your audience is with CoHost. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/c … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 13 days ago

Fantasy Footballers to keynote at Evolutions

And, Evolutions unveils another star speaker. Sponsored by CoHost's analytics. Podcasters need better analytics. Discover where downloads are coming from, how listeners are resonating, and who your audience is with CoHost. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/28 … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 14 days ago

Law&Crime launches show exclusively with Wondery+

The show follows the case of Luigi Mangione. Sponsored by CoHost's analytics. Podcasters need better analytics. Discover where downloads are coming from, how listeners are resonating, and who your audience is with CoHost. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/281 … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 15 days ago

YouTube puts “podcasts” on the front page

The front page of its TV app. Sponsored by CoHost's analytics. Podcasters need better analytics. Discover where downloads are coming from, how listeners are resonating, and who your audience is with CoHost. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2817 Visit https:/ … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 16 days ago

Podstock brings the numbers together

A quest for efficiency in the industry. Sponsored by CoHost's analytics. Podcasters need better analytics. Discover where downloads are coming from, how listeners are resonating, and who your audience is with CoHost. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2817 Vis … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 17 days ago

Michelle Obama tapes new podcast at SXSW

SXSW had a renewed focus on podcasting this year.. Sponsored by CoHost's Tracking Links. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading creators, brands, and agencies. Sign up for a free 7-day trial. http … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 20 days ago

Video or audio podcasts? Gen Z choose audio

A significant number say they primarily listen to audio, not video. Sponsored by CoHost's Tracking Links. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading creators, brands, and agencies. Sign up for a free … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 21 days ago

Pocket Casts on the web: now open to everyone

You don't need to pay to access the web app, and it syncs to mobile. Sponsored by CoHost's Tracking Links. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading creators, brands, and agencies. Sign up for a free … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 22 days ago

AI to fix most annoying thing about podcasting

At least, something good from AI?. Sponsored by CoHost's Tracking Links. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading creators, brands, and agencies. Sign up for a free 7-day trial. https://podnews.net/ … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 23 days ago

Emerging Women in Podcasting competition launches

The winner gets a pilot of their show made by JAR. Sponsored by CoHost's Tracking Links. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading creators, brands, and agencies. Sign up for a free 7-day trial. http … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 24 days ago

Miss Me? does first sold-out live show

The show has announced a video podcast on YouTube. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast analytics? CoHost gives you insight into download sources, audience demographics, episode consumption, and more. Sign up for a free trial today. https://podnews.net/cc/2799 Visit ht … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 27 days ago

New comedy podcast network to launch

It's from Cineverse and comedy club brand The Stand. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast analytics? CoHost gives you insight into download sources, audience demographics, episode consumption, and more. Sign up for a free trial today. https://podnews.net/cc/2799 Visit … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 28 days ago

Spotify’s new video program “loses publishers money”

The program switches off dynamic audio ads. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast analytics? CoHost gives you insight into download sources, audience demographics, episode consumption, and more. Sign up for a free trial today. https://podnews.net/cc/2799 Visit https://p … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 29 days ago

Goalhanger’s two-million listener live podcasts

Live shows on YouTube, reposted on podcast apps, might be a winner. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast analytics? CoHost gives you insight into download sources, audience demographics, episode consumption, and more. Sign up for a free trial today. https://podnews.net … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Canada gets its own podcast magazine

Another place for Canadian podcast infomation. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast analytics? CoHost gives you insight into download sources, audience demographics, episode consumption, and more. Sign up for a free trial today. https://podnews.net/cc/2799 Visit https: … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Data on news podcast listeners

Younger than viewers of the big cable news channels. Much younger.. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Sp … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

YouTube had “1 billion podcast listeners” in Jan

We compare with other platforms, and discover what a podcast is. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spoti … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Heavyweight to return, with Pushkin

Jonathan Goldstein and his team of producers have moved. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Acast delivers $44.9mn to creators down under

The company recently signed two of Australia's biggest shows. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Podimo hits a million paid podcast subscribers

And are profitable in three markets, they say. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go- … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Apple Podcasts fixes its submissions process

It's after significant feedback last year from our Report Card. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotif … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Podcasts have more ads than ever

But revenue is up, says Magellan AI. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creatio … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Data: Branded podcasts are liked by audiences

Signal Hill Insights releases new data. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to crea … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Episode 1,800 for Todd Cochrane’s Geek News Central

The show is one of the internet's earliest. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Tig Notaro to host The Ambies

The nominees have also been announced. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creat … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Spotify shares creator podcast earnings

Hundreds of podcast creators earnt more than $10,000 in January. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spoti … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Wondery closes in Mexico and Brazil

The company had just received more award nominations, too. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Acast achieves profitability target

The company posts its first year in profit. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Murdoch’s Fox buys into Red Seat Ventures

Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and Piers Morgan back with Murdoch once more. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Help the industry: fill in the report card

The big podcast platforms want to know how they're doing. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’ … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Evolutions names first keynote speakers

The session explores audio investigative reporting. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s thei … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

“Podcast Election” reflected in top shows

Many conservative talk shows have seen jumps in the charts. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, i … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Spotify’s first full year of profitability

Revenue grew 16% year-on-year. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creation plat … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

One-in-five hours of ad-supported audio is to podcasts

Americans listen to audio for almost four hours every day. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Adelicious signs one of the UK’s biggest shows

The show has had two live arena tours. Sponsored by Riverside. Create studio-quality recordings, edit in seconds, and repurpose effortlessly—all with Riverside’s latest updates. Trusted by top podcasters and brands like Tim Ferriss, Ali Abdaal, and Spotify, it’s their go-to creat … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

PodcastOne adds ART19 hosting to its shopping cart

The company chooses Amazon's podcast host. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Transform Your Podcast Guest Lineup - Central Talent Booking delivers top-tier guests—celebrities, influencers, thought leaders, and compelling experts—to elevate your podcast. Discover more. https:// … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 2 months ago

UK Political Podcast Awards winners

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@podnews.net | 2 months ago

More listeners than ever to podcasts in US

And YouTube is even more popular as a place to consume them. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Transform Your Podcast Guest Lineup - Central Talent Booking delivers top-tier guests—celebrities, influencers, thought leaders, and compelling experts—to elevate your podcast. Disco … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 2 months ago

Spotify launch recognition for most-streamed shows

Two of the biggest are in the German language. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Transform Your Podcast Guest Lineup - Central Talent Booking delivers top-tier guests—celebrities, influencers, thought leaders, and compelling experts—to elevate your podcast. Discover more. http … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 2 months ago