Libsyn podcast ad revenue grew 48% in 2025

The company has announced the Libsyn Audience Network. Sponsored by Riverside. Riverside now offers Podcast Hosting. Record in studio-quality, edit with ease, and publish your podcast to reach listeners worldwide, all from one platform. Host where you record. https://podnews.net … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 17 hours ago

Podbean suddenly switches off DAI

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@podnews.net | 1 day ago

AI in podcasts: when should you disclose it?

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@podnews.net | 2 days ago

Cumulus files for bankruptcy, again

It is trying to eliminate around $600mn of debt. Sponsored by Riverside. Podcast growth is increasingly multi-platform. A top show expanded to video with Riverside and grew RSS 15%. Expand your reach with Riverside without rebuilding your stack. Start for free. https://podnews.n … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 5 days ago

Frequency tunes into Flightpath for realtime monetization

The tool should give a clearer view of real-time monetization opportunities. Sponsored by Riverside. Video is becoming central to podcast growth. One leading show expanded to video with Riverside and saw 15% RSS growth. Expand your reach with Riverside without rebuilding your st … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 6 days ago

Cheaper Audible for podcast-lovers

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@podnews.net | 7 days ago

Podcasts get AI visuals to help video transition

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@podnews.net | 8 days ago

Audacy connects creators to YouTube

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@podnews.net | 9 days ago

Podcasts overtake spoken-word radio

And, revenue set to increase, too. Sponsored by CoHost. Is your podcast audience truly growing? Explore CoHost’s New Listener metric that reveals how many people are discovering your podcast for the very first time. https://podnews.net/cc/3272 Visit https://podnews.net/update/p … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 12 days ago

Revealed: Podcast Movement NYC

A reinvigorated event is headed to New York City. Sponsored by CoHost. Is your podcast audience truly growing? Explore CoHost’s New Listener metric that reveals how many people are discovering your podcast for the very first time. https://podnews.net/cc/3272 Visit https://podne … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 13 days ago

‘Wisecrack’ walks away with four awards

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@podnews.net | 14 days ago

The Ambies will livestream tonight

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@podnews.net | 15 days ago

Ad-skipping in podcasts is ‘surprisingly low’

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@podnews.net | 16 days ago

No, podcasts aren’t “video-first”

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@podnews.net | 19 days ago

Global puts podcasts and radio in the driving seat

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@podnews.net | 20 days ago

Podcast app adds x-rated chapter images

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@podnews.net | 21 days ago

Apple Podcasts launches video - all the details

Your questions answered - about one of the biggest moves by Apple this year. Sponsored by CoHost. Stop guessing what holds listener attention. CoHost’s consumption metrics reveal where listeners stay engaged, where they leave, and which episodes actually deliver value. https://p … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 22 days ago

Catch up when you fill up: the podcast at the pumps

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@podnews.net | 23 days ago

Podcasts from the Epstein Files

The shows he listened to, was recommended, and even helped pay for. Sponsored by CoHost. Who’s listening to your podcast? CoHost’s B2B Analytics reveals companies, industries, and job roles tuning in, helping brands connect podcasting to pipeline. https://podnews.net/cc/3270 Vi … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 26 days ago

Rob and Elsie join Captivate

An audacious move from a company in growth mode. Sponsored by CoHost. Who’s listening to your podcast? CoHost’s B2B Analytics reveals companies, industries, and job roles tuning in, helping brands connect podcasting to pipeline. https://podnews.net/cc/3270 Visit https://podnews … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 27 days ago

Premium subscription tool Supercast acquired

The company is responsible for more than $26mn a year in creator revenue. Sponsored by CoHost. Who’s listening to your podcast? CoHost’s B2B Analytics reveals companies, industries, and job roles tuning in, helping brands connect podcasting to pipeline. https://podnews.net/cc/32 … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 28 days ago

A Super Bowl ad gets amplified with podcast

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@podnews.net | 29 days ago

Daily Beast partners with Daylight Media

Their show includes one called Inside Trump's Head. Sponsored by CoHost. Who’s listening to your podcast? CoHost’s B2B Analytics reveals companies, industries, and job roles tuning in, helping brands connect podcasting to pipeline. https://podnews.net/cc/3270 Visit https://podn … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

'Post Reports' cancelled amid massive layoffs

The audio department has been 'all but eliminated'. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast insights? CoHost combines hosting, analytics, and audience insights so you can finally measure podcast performance with confidence. https://podnews.net/cc/3269 Visit https://podn … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Significant new podcast company launches in UK

The company, called Significant Productions, already makes successful shows. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast insights? CoHost combines hosting, analytics, and audience insights so you can finally measure podcast performance with confidence. https://podnews.net/cc … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

The Golden Lobes return for 2026

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@podnews.net | 1 month ago

New voice cleaning tool from audio specialists

The tool does video too. Sponsored by CoHost. Looking for better podcast insights? CoHost combines hosting, analytics, and audience insights so you can finally measure podcast performance with confidence. https://podnews.net/cc/3269 Visit https://podnews.net/update/waves-regen- … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Concern about “breaking point” of podcast ads

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@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Video podcasts leads to audio consumption

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@podnews.net | 1 month ago

First Podcast Movement Evolutions speakers announced

MrBallen and YouTube have been announced. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Never edit podcast video again. Let us do it. Trusted by iHeart, Netflix, HBO, and the top podcast personalities in the world. See what Lean & Loaf can do for you. https://podnews.net/cc/3264 Visit https://podn … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Wondercraft launches AI Video Studio

The company says the future of AI video isn’t about better clips, but better workflows. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Never edit podcast video again. Let us do it. Trusted by iHeart, Netflix, HBO, and the top podcast personalities in the world. See what Lean & Loaf can do for you. h … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Podcast Show London announces advisors

Arielle Nissenblatt, Steve Ackerman and our Editor are in the list. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. The bad news? Your podcast’s social media clips flop. The good news? We can make them slap. https://podnews.net/cc/3258 Visit https://podnews.net/update/psl-26-advisors for the story l … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

A new top 50 US podcasts ranker for Q4/2025

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@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Actor Sean Bean to host a podcast

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@podnews.net | 1 month ago

The podcast awards that aren’t all they seem

Misleading images, and made-up winners. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Top podcast teams trust us, from indies to networks. That’s why Lean & Loaf is the #1 video podcast partner in the industry. Ready to scale without stress? https://podnews.net/cc/3252 Visit https://podnews.net/up … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

What a complete ranker

A set of new rankers today includes one that is cross-media. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Top podcast teams trust us, from indies to networks. That’s why Lean & Loaf is the #1 video podcast partner in the industry. Ready to scale without stress? https://podnews.net/cc/3252 Visit h … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

New CBC/Toronto Star show to focus on former Olympic snowboarder

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@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Podcast Hall of Fame pays its respects

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@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Podfest kicks off twelfth annual event in Orlando

The Podcast Hall of Fame ceremony takes place tonight. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Use this one weird trick to never edit a video podcast again! Hire the #1 video editing team in the industry. https://podnews.net/cc/3243 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podfest-2026-underway for … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

CNN’s deal for video podcasts with Lemonada

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@podnews.net | 1 month ago

2025 was “best year yet” for Apple Podcasts

Highest number of listeners and plays ever. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Never think about editing video again. Let us do it. Trusted by iHeart, Netflix, HBO, and the top podcast personalities in the world, see what Lean & Loaf can do for you. https://podnews.net/cc/3242 Visit htt … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Simplify goes indie

and three senior leadership hires for Goalhanger. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Trusted by iHeart, Netflix, and HBO, we edit the top video podcasts in the world. And we can edit yours, too. https://podnews.net/cc/3237 Visit https://podnews.net/update/simplify-indie for the story li … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Amy Poehler wins Golden Globes Award

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@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Powered by open RSS: video in the iHeartRadio app

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@podnews.net | 2 months ago

Spotify: dynamic video sponsorships and more

...and Rob Walch leaves Libsyn after more than 18 years. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Joining a gym is hard. Hiring Lean & Loaf is easy. They edit video for your podcasts while you loaf. See for yourself. https://podnews.net/cc/3230 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-dynamic … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 2 months ago

Are listeners overwhelmed by too many ads?

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@podnews.net | 2 months ago

Global acquires sports content studio The Overlap

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@podnews.net | 2 months ago

A million-dollar copyright infringement?

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@podnews.net | 2 months ago