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Women’s podcast listenership triples

52% are consuming podcasts each month. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Find the right shows fast. Magellan AI helps match your brand to the right audience. Plan smarter podcast buys https://podnews.net/cc/2857 Visit https://podnews.net/update/womens-audio-report-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 16, 20254 minEp. 2058

Spotify invests in international audiobooks

French and Dutch books are first. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Better insights, bigger deals. See how Gamut Podcast Network uses Magellan AI to drive revenue. See their strategy https://podnews.net/cc/2853 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-audiobooks-investment for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 15, 20254 minEp. 2057

Goalhanger adds women’s football show

Another brand extension for the podcast network. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Stop guessing. Start optimizing. Magellan AI attribution improves ROAS and targeting. Optimize your campaigns https://podnews.net/cc/2851 Visit https://podnews.net/update/goalhanger-brand-football for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 14, 20256 minEp. 2056

Video on Spotify slammed; claims rebutted

Suggestions that the service will have a long-term negative impact. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Did you miss our presentation at Evolutions by Podcast Movement last week? Download it here https://podnews.net/cc/2846 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-video-bad for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 11, 20255 minEp. 2055

Merger creates UK “podcasting supergroup”

Three podcast production companies merge. Sponsored by Magellan AI. MetaRouter partners with Magellan AI to deliver privacy-first podcast attribution. Learn more https://podnews.net/cc/2845 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasting-supergroup for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 10, 20254 minEp. 2054

Testing ad effectiveness before it runs

A new AI-powered tool that'll tell you how to improve your audio ad. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Host-read, programmatic, or run-of-network? See how top advertisers allocate podcast budgets with Magellan AI’s spend analysis. Track competitive spend https://podnews.net/cc/2844 Visit https://podnews.net/update/audion-sense-tool for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 09, 20255 minEp. 2053

The podcast from a crowded elevator

This episode of Podnews Daily covers a variety of podcasting news, including a musical performed in an elevator, a podcast network hitting a milestone, and the release of a guide to podcast advertising. It also highlights new podcast episodes covering historical events and music history.

Apr 08, 20253 minEp. 2052

Google’s podcast download spike

This episode of Podnews Daily covers Google's unusual podcast download patterns, potentially inflating numbers without actual listens. It also reports on podcast chart rankings, hosting company performance, industry events, and new podcast releases, including topics like AI in podcasting and shows about expat life and crime.

Apr 07, 20256 minEp. 2051

Video: more important than ever

Audio is still healthy and thriving, but video is more important than ever. Sponsored by Instant Intro from Magellan AI. No more manual outreach. Scale podcast ad buys with Instant Intro from Magellan AI. Get connected faster https://podnews.net/cc/2840 Visit https://podnews.net/update/video-amplifi-coleman for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 04, 20255 minEp. 2050

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-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 03, 20254 minEp. 2049

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 https://podnews.net/update/biggest-app-podtrac for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 02, 20254 minEp. 2048

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://podnews.net/update/ambies-winners-2025-newsletter for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Apr 01, 20255 minEp. 2047

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 Evolutions in Chicago. Join us tomorrow at 3.15pm. https://podnews.net/cc/2830 Visit https://podnews.net/update/hubbard-gamut for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Mar 31, 20255 minEp. 2046

BBC rules out UK ads in podcasts

This episode of Podnews Daily covers the BBC's decision regarding podcast advertising in the UK, new developments in podcast advertising networks, measurement services, and partnerships. It also touches on live podcasting and highlights new podcasts available.

Mar 28, 20255 minEp. 2045

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. https://podnews.net/cc/2824 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-partners-europe for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Mar 27, 20254 minEp. 2044

Japan: YouTube is #1 for podcasts

Este episodio de Podnews Daily cubre las últimas noticias de la industria del podcast. Incluye un informe sobre el auge de YouTube como plataforma de podcasts en Japón, el lanzamiento de la red de podcasts de Megan Kelly, actualizaciones de varias compañías de podcasting como RSS.com y Acast, y nuevos podcasts que se lanzan. También menciona el patrocinio de Co-Host y una oferta de prueba gratuita.

Mar 26, 20254 minEp. 2043

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 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-dynamic-ads for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Mar 25, 20253 minEp. 2042

Gen Z leans towards video

This episode of Podnews Daily covers the latest podcast industry news, including data on Gen Z's video podcast consumption, the launch of a poll to determine the 100 best podcasts, and updates from podcast networks and analytics platforms. The episode also touches on new features in the podcast namespace and new podcast launches.

Mar 24, 20256 minEp. 2041

Podcasts hit the mainstream

This episode of Podnews Daily discusses the latest Infinite Dial research showing over 50% of Americans now listen to podcasts monthly. It also covers Sam Sanders receiving the Podcast Academy's Impact Award, OpenAI's new audio AI tools, and other news from the podcasting world, including podcast app features and listener analytics.

Mar 21, 20254 minEp. 2040

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/2817 Visit https://podnews.net/update/evolutions-chicago-fantasy-footballers for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Mar 20, 20256 minEp. 2039

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/2817 Visit https://podnews.net/update/luigi-mangione for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Mar 19, 20255 minEp. 2038

YouTube puts “podcasts” on the front page

This episode of Podnews Daily covers YouTube's increased focus on podcasts, including a dedicated tab on its TV app. It also discusses podcast download metrics, new features from PRX's Dovetail and Pocket Casts, union contracts, and podcast name trademarks. The episode further touches on odd download patterns and insights from Microsoft's CEO on consuming podcasts.

Mar 18, 20257 minEp. 2037

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 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podstock-podcasthon for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Mar 17, 20256 minEp. 2036

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. https://podnews.net/cc/2810 Visit https://podnews.net/update/obama-sxsw for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Mar 14, 20255 minEp. 2035

Video or audio podcasts? Gen Z choose audio

This episode covers podcast consumption trends among Gen Z, highlighting their preference for audio over video. It also discusses Apple's completion of podcast transcriptions and Spotify's retention of Bill Simmons. The episode concludes with podcast recommendations, including Abandoned All American Ruins and Normal Curves.

Mar 13, 20255 minEp. 2034

Pocket Casts on the web: now open to everyone

This episode of Podnews Daily covers Pocket Casts opening its web player to everyone, eliminating the paywall. It also includes news about the Higher Ed PodCon, Magellan AI's audience measurement tools, Triton Digital's Sounder implementation by AudioBoom, Spotify's music economics report, and other podcasting industry updates.

Mar 12, 20255 minEp. 2033

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/cc/2810 Visit https://podnews.net/update/ai-overlapping-voices for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Mar 11, 20255 minEp. 2032

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. https://podnews.net/cc/2810 Visit https://podnews.net/update/emerging-women for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Mar 10, 20255 minEp. 2031

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 https://podnews.net/update/miss-me-sell-out for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Mar 07, 20255 minEp. 2030

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 https://podnews.net/update/witz-podcast-network for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Mar 06, 20256 minEp. 2029