Storm clouds at Cumulus Podcast Network

Multiple job cuts at the company. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Smarter signals, smarter podcast decisions. See how in Beyond the Buy, from Magellan AI and True Native Media. Download the guide https://podnews.net/cc/3638 Visit https://podnews.net/update/cumulus-cuts for the story … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 22 hours ago

13% now consume podcasts most on the TV

Another challenge for Apple Podcasts?. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Let's talk podcast ad spend benchmarks. Get the Q2 rundown from Cameron, live on August 20. Join the webinar https://podnews.net/cc/3633 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-tv-consumption for the story links … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 day ago

Acast and Buzzsprout both enhance video offerings

Acast says its seen growth from the format, too. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Earmax Media grew podcast conversion rates 12x over two years by tracking which shows and formats converted. Read their playbook https://podnews.net/cc/3632 Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-buzzspr … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 2 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Spotify threatens podcasting with ad-skipping tool

The tool is already testing in the US, and skips premium memberships too. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Explore Worldwide quadrupled its podcast spend with Earmax Media, and the work won a Campaign Audio Award. See how they did it https://podnews.net/cc/3631 Visit https://podnews.n … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 3 days ago

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act becomes law

Here's what it means for podcasters. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Bring digital-grade attribution to broadcast radio with Magellan AI. See what listeners do after the spot airs. Explore broadcast attribution https://podnews.net/cc/3630 Visit https://podnews.net/update/eu-ai-act fo … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 4 days ago

The highest-paid podcasters

Spotify owns four of the top twenty. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Want to fill more ad space? SpotsNow's AI Search routes advertisers to the right shows by audience fit, at the time of planning. Set up a free account, list your shows, and requests land straight in your ad sales inbox. … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 7 days ago

Want to grow your podcast? Get one of these

The best real estate to own in podcasting, says Tom Webster. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Want to fill more ad space? SpotsNow's AI Search routes advertisers to the right shows by audience fit, at the time of planning. Set up a free account, list your shows, and requests land straight … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 8 days ago

How Canadians listen to audio

...and how much of it is to podcasts. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Want to fill more ad space? SpotsNow's AI Search routes advertisers to the right shows by audience fit, at the time of planning. Set up a free account, list your shows, and requests land straight in your ad sales inbox … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 9 days ago

Checking ads aren’t disguised as something else

Some ads are pretending to be something they're not. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Want to fill more ad space? SpotsNow's AI Search routes advertisers to the right shows by audience fit, at the time of planning. Set up a free account, list your shows, and requests land straight in your … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 10 days ago

Cheerful Earful to bring funny back

The funny podcast festival returns in London, New York, Melbourne and more. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Want to fill more ad space? SpotsNow's AI Search routes advertisers to the right shows by audience fit, at the time of planning. Set up a free account, list your shows, and request … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 11 days ago

AMP Accords released, including podcast definition

The first cross-platform measurement standard in history, it's claimed. Sponsored by SpotsNow Search. Try Advanced Search for Podcast Advertisers. SpotsNow's new AI Search ranks all shows on audience fit and targeting, then allows you to see the performance potential in one clic … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 14 days ago

Acast shows strong sales growth

In profit, and growing both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Sponsored by SpotsNow Search. Try Advanced Search for Podcast Advertisers. SpotsNow's new AI Search ranks all shows on audience fit and targeting, then allows you to see the performance potential in one click so you isolat … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 15 days ago

Another app promises to cut out the ads

Guess who's back? Back again?. Sponsored by SpotsNow Search. Try Advanced Search for Podcast Advertisers. SpotsNow's new AI Search ranks all shows on audience fit and targeting, then allows you to see the performance potential in one click so you isolate the best shows quickly. … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 16 days ago

IAB to release v2.3 of measurement guidelines

New guidelines come just before the AMP document. Sponsored by SpotsNow Search. Try Advanced Search for Podcast Advertisers. SpotsNow's new AI Search ranks all shows on audience fit and targeting, then allows you to see the performance potential in one click so you isolate the b … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 17 days ago

The top 50 podcasts in the US

Joe Rogan is number one still - but there's another British podcast in the list. Sponsored by SpotsNow Search. Try Advanced Search for Podcast Advertisers. SpotsNow's new AI Search ranks all shows on audience fit and targeting, then allows you to see the performance potential in … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 18 days ago

Audio: the “foundation” of podcasting

Almost every podcast consumer still listens to them, a study says. Sponsored by SpotsNow Search. Try Advanced Search for Podcast Advertisers. SpotsNow's new AI Search ranks all shows on audience fit and targeting, then allows you to see the performance potential in one click so … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 21 days ago

Platform insights for YouTube

TikTok is set to grow bigger than YouTube by the end of the decade. Sponsored by SpotsNow Search. Try Advanced Search for Podcast Advertisers. SpotsNow's new AI Search ranks all shows on audience fit and targeting, then allows you to see the performance potential in one click so … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 22 days ago

Listeners prefer AI voices, claim two studies

They don't like the idea, but after hearing an AI voice they are twice as likely to like it. Sponsored by SpotsNow Search. Try Advanced Search for Podcast Advertisers. SpotsNow's new AI Search ranks all shows on audience fit and targeting, then allows you to see the performance … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 23 days ago

Interest in podcast advertising hits twelve year high

76% of agencies and advertisers currently advertise in podcasts. Sponsored by SpotsNow Search. Try Advanced Search for Podcast Advertisers. SpotsNow's new AI Search ranks all shows on audience fit and targeting, then allows you to see the performance potential in one click so yo … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 25 days ago

Bill Maher signs with Daylight Media

Nine other shows have recently joined the platform. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities i … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 25 days ago

Are podcast advertisers missing a trick?

Triton Digital seems to think so. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities into the AI tools y … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 28 days ago

Youtube overtakes Spotify in the UK for podcasts

However, Apple still gets the most downloads. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities into th … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 29 days ago

Spotify podcast ads get delivered by Amazon

Now Amazon DSP lets their advertisers buy into Spotify podcasts. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client op … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Voting opens for Podcast Movement sessions

You can vote from today as to who speaks at the event. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunitie … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Who’s in the British Podcast Awards “longlist”?

409 entrants are recognised this year - but not Goalhanger or Global. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-clie … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Jamie East has bad blood

...and he's made a podcast about it. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities into the AI tool … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Who listens to podcasts? Best not to assume

It's often not who you think. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities into the AI tools your … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

A new Riverside

The recording tool adds a whole set of new features. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Power-up your podcast in July

10 to 15 minutes a day to make a difference?. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities into th … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Multiplatform podcasting

It's not just audio and video, but newsletters, short-form and social too. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Get SpotsNow's Claude and ChatGPT connector free. Ask anything about podcast advertising in plain language, right inside Claude or ChatGPT. Designed from the ground up for podcast a … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Companies to get help with Japanese podcasts

Advertising needs to be polite. Imagine that.. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Get SpotsNow's Claude and ChatGPT connector free for a month. Ask anything about podcast advertising in plain language, right inside Claude or ChatGPT. Designed from the ground up for podcast advertising workf … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Captivate turns on monetisation options

Memberships, direct sales, programmatic, and more. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Get SpotsNow's Claude and ChatGPT connector free for a month. Ask anything about podcast advertising in plain language, right inside Claude or ChatGPT. Designed from the ground up for podcast advertising w … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

The podcast crowdfunded for $200,000

Gee, people really like those old Apple computers, huh?. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Get SpotsNow's Claude and ChatGPT connector free for a month. Ask anything about podcast advertising in plain language, right inside Claude or ChatGPT. Designed from the ground up for podcast adverti … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Netflix podcasts are “low engagement”

But is this insider claim accurate?. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Get SpotsNow's Claude and ChatGPT connector free for a month. Ask anything about podcast advertising in plain language, right inside Claude or ChatGPT. Designed from the ground up for podcast advertising workflows to gi … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

How many buy from podcast ads?

Magellan AI releases a new report. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Get SpotsNow's Claude and ChatGPT connector free for a month. Ask anything about podcast advertising in plain language, right inside Claude or ChatGPT. Designed from the ground up for podcast advertising workflows to give … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

How listeners find new shows

Yes, it's YouTube - but its use differs by agegroup. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. RFPs, vetting, outreach: handled with custom agents. Your sellers close 30% more. Book a free demo at Spotsnow.io https://podnews.net/cc/3552 … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

A new AMP member

This new member adds significant credence to the measurement project. Sponsored by SpotsNow's webinar - today. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. Join today's webinar (2pm Eastern) to learn how podcast networks can use AI to maximize their sales output … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Highest ever number of Canadian podcast listeners

It's even higher for English-speaking Canadians. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. Join the webinar tomorrow to learn how podcast networks can use AI to maximize their sales output using Claude, agents and ChatGPT. Book tomorrow' … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Americans are spending longer with podcasts

They're now spending 812 million hours every single week on podcasts. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. Join the webinar this Thursday to learn how podcast networks can use AI to maximize their sales output using Claude, agents a … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Podcast analytics: 30 or 60 seconds? Does it matter?

We find out if your numbers are about to change. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. Join the webinar this Thursday to learn how podcast networks can use AI to maximize their sales output using Claude, agents and ChatGPT. Book Thur … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Spotify redefines a “play”

The podcast company moves to a thirty-second threshold. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. Join the webinar to learn how podcast networks can use AI to maximize their sales output using Claude, agents and ChatGPT. Book the free we … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

The risk takers in podcasting

The willingness to experiment helps make podcasting what it is. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. Join the webinar to learn how podcast networks can use AI to maximize their sales output using Claude, agents and ChatGPT. Book the … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Apple Podcasts video to be on tvOS and macOS

The new features will come a little later this year. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. Join the webinar to learn how podcast networks can use AI to maximize their sales output using Claude, agents and ChatGPT. Book the free webin … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

The world’s most successful branded podcast?

More than a billion downloads.... Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. Join the webinar to learn how podcast networks can use AI to maximize their sales output using Claude, agents and ChatGPT. Book the free webinar now https://podn … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 month ago

Bumper’s measurement dashboard goes free

A new free tier for the measurement platform. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. RFPs, vetting, outreach: handled with custom agents. Your sellers close 30% more. Book a free demo at Spotsnow.io https://podnews.net/cc/3530 Visit … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 2 months ago

Goalhanger becomes Britain’s fastest-growing company

It has an average annual growth of 321%. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. RFPs, vetting, outreach: handled with custom agents. Your sellers close 30% more. Book a free demo at Spotsnow.io https://podnews.net/cc/3530 Visit https … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 2 months ago

Podcast merch reaches New Heights

You've heard the show - now, buy the shoe!. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. RFPs, vetting, outreach: handled with custom agents. Your sellers close 30% more. Book a free demo at Spotsnow.io https://podnews.net/cc/3530 Visit ht … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 2 months ago

Apple history podcast hits $60,000 funding in less than a day

... and the Six Colors show has already hit $100,000. Sponsored by SpotsNow. SpotsNow is the AI operating system for podcast advertising. RFPs, vetting, outreach: handled with custom agents. Your sellers close 30% more. Book a free demo at Spotsnow.io https://podnews.net/cc/3530 … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 2 months ago