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Daily news for the podcast and on-demand audio industry - from Apple Podcasts to Spotify, YouTube Music to Joe Rogan. Podnews also covers the latest jobs and events and trending shows in a short update every weekday. [email protected] - visit https://podnews.net to get our free newsletter.

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French podcasters join demand for podcast recognition

The country follows the UK and Canada. Sponsored by Podscribe. Newly Launched: June 2025 Industry Rankings See the top podcasts, publishers, and advertisers in the industry’s ultimate ranker. Explore the full rankings to spot the leaders and biggest movers. https://podnews.net/cc/2944 Visit https://podnews.net/update/official-podcast-recognition for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Jun 30, 20255 minEp. 2111

Audacy to close Pineapple Street

Nearly thirty companies are to be laid off. Sponsored by Podscribe. Newly Launched: June 2025 Industry Rankings See the top podcasts, publishers, and advertisers in the industry’s ultimate ranker. Explore the full rankings to spot the leaders and biggest movers. https://podnews.net/cc/2944 Visit https://podnews.net/update/audacy-closes-pineapple-street for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Jun 27, 20256 minEp. 2110

Spotify’s free ad money for video creators

Podnews Daily reports on Spotify offering $5,000 in free ad credits to incentivize new video creators, alongside updates on YouTube play definitions and creator earnings. The episode also highlights key podcast anniversaries, shares insights from the latest Gen Z listening data, discusses the UK government's view on podcasts as creative industries, and touches on industry layoffs. Finally, it covers new tech tools for podcasters and spotlights recently launched shows.

Jun 26, 20256 minEp. 2109

Podcasting bigger than radio; women listen more than men

A new German report shows podcasting is now bigger than radio for young adults and women listen more often than men. This episode also covers audience trends in health, fitness, and self-improvement, updates on audio technology for cleaning sound, platform changes at Apple Podcasts and Podcasting 2.0, various business deals and partnerships, media comparisons, international market news, and highlights new podcast launches.

Jun 25, 20256 minEp. 2108

Apple Podcasts adds new artwork requirements

This episode of Podnews Daily details Apple Podcasts' new requirement for specific 'showcase hero art' artwork submissions to be considered for promotion in their app. It also rounds up other industry news, including a marketing trends report, audio production awards, updates on video podcasts, ad tech integrations, podcast incubators, and new show launches.

Jun 24, 20256 minEp. 2107

A new CEO for Acast

It's Greg Glenday, after Ross Adams resigns. Sponsored by Podscribe. Newly Launched: June 2025 Industry Rankings See the top podcasts, publishers, and advertisers in the industry’s ultimate ranker. Explore the full rankings to spot the leaders and biggest movers. https://podnews.net/cc/2944 Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-new-ceo-glenday for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Jun 23, 20256 minEp. 2106

“Another 374,000 flights” - the cost of adding video

Adding video to an audio-only platform means over 50x more carbon emissions every hour. Sponsored by Podscribe. Newly Launched: June 2025 Industry Rankings See the top podcasts, publishers, and advertisers in the industry’s ultimate ranker. Explore the full rankings to spot the leaders and biggest movers. https://podnews.net/cc/2944 Visit https://podnews.net/update/carbon-emission-video for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Jun 20, 20255 minEp. 2105

Podcasts now mainstream in US, UK… and Australia

A new Infinite Dial report for the country. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance Benchmarks For the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments. Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/australia-podcasts-mainstream for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Jun 19, 20256 minEp. 2104

People “don’t want to just listen”: YouTube’s Mohan

YouTube CEO Neil Mohan discusses the importance of video for podcasts and YouTube's role in finding new audiences. The episode also touches on the debate surrounding using downloads for measurement, covers UK podcast news including new shows and rankings, and shares updates on the Infinite Dial Australia report and recent Australian podcast rankings.

Jun 18, 20255 minEp. 2103

News podcast consumption examined

The episode begins with findings from the Reuters Institute's Digital News Report 2025, examining news podcast consumption in the US and noting YouTube's prominence and listenership for figures like Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson. It then shifts to broader industry news, including publisher awards, the shutdown of the Apollo fiction app, a study on audio vs video consumption, new industry tools, partnerships, and updates on creator recommendation trends. The episode concludes with people news and announcements for new podcast series.

Jun 17, 20255 minEp. 2102

Classy new San Diego sports doc

Starts as documentary - turns into sports talk show. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance Benchmarks For the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments. Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/san-diego-fc-podcast for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Jun 16, 20255 minEp. 2101

Spotify loses Trevor Noah to SiriusXM

The show is moving to SiriusXM. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance Benchmarks For the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments. Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/trevor-noah-leaves-spotify for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Jun 13, 20254 minEp. 2100

Spotify supporting Podcasting 2.0 for transcripts

Open standards for the win. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance Benchmarks For the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments. Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-transcripts-p20 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Jun 12, 20255 minEp. 2099

“Overblown”: YouTube is not dominating podcasting

It's time to tone down the discourse, says research firm. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance Benchmarks For the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments. Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-dominating-podcasting for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Jun 11, 20254 minEp. 2098

Apple’s announcements include more for podcasting

From better audio in the app, to more control on iPad. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance Benchmarks For the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments. Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-wwdc-ios26 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Jun 10, 20256 minEp. 2097

Promo codes: do they work?

Podnews Daily examines new data from Podscribe showing promo codes are less effective than pixels for attribution and highlights their new performance benchmark report. The episode also covers news on various podcast series, including a docuseries on Call Her Daddy, sports shows, and series on social issues like abortion access. It also touches upon new podcast tech tools, the challenge of archiving podcasts, and details a new investigative series from The Guardian.

Jun 09, 20255 minEp. 2096

True Crime Awards winners

It was Wondery's night, with three awards. Sponsored by Podcast Movement. The 12th Annual Podcast Movement is returning to Dallas, TX, uniting creators, industry experts, and professionals from across the globe for the podcast industry's premier event. Aug 18-21. Code PODNEWS saves $75! https://podnews.net/cc/2931 Visit https://podnews.net/update/true-crime-awards-25-winners-hero for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Jun 06, 20255 minEp. 2095

Taking the show on the road

Driving 1,800 miles to spread the word about a podcast. Sponsored by Podcast Movement. The 12th Annual Podcast Movement is returning to Dallas, TX, uniting creators, industry experts, and professionals from across the globe for the podcast industry's premier event. Aug 18-21. Code PODNEWS saves $75! https://podnews.net/cc/2931 Visit https://podnews.net/update/show-on-road for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Jun 05, 20255 minEp. 2094

A legal threat to a podcast app for using open RSS

From a lawyer who is confused as to who his client is. Sponsored by Podcast Movement. The 12th Annual Podcast Movement is returning to Dallas, TX, uniting creators, industry experts, and professionals from across the globe for the podcast industry's premier event. Aug 18-21. Code PODNEWS saves $75! https://podnews.net/cc/2931 Visit https://podnews.net/update/legal-threat-lawyer for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Jun 04, 20254 minEp. 2093

A new dawn: Kast Media out of bankruptcy

The company has launched a transparency policy. Sponsored by New Podcasts. Want a new show to listen to? Get the New Podcasts podcast and get new recommendations every day. Got a new or noteworthy podcast to tell us about? Get it into newpodcasts.net, free. https://podnews.net/cc/2927 Visit https://podnews.net/update/kast-media-out-of-bankruptcy for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Jun 03, 20254 minEp. 2092

WTF? Marc Maron to end podcast

After sixteen years, he announces he's burnt out from the show. Sponsored by New Podcasts. · Got a new or noteworthy podcast to tell us about? Get it into newpodcasts.net, free, and reach tens of thousands of podcast fans! · Want a new show to listen to? Get the New Podcasts podcast for new recommendations every day! https://podnews.net/cc/2847 Visit https://podnews.net/update/wtf-marc-maron-ends for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter....

Jun 02, 20255 minEp. 2091

Spotify adds podcast discovery to the home screen

A set of new discovery tools, with an opaque algorithm. Sponsored by RedCircle. If your podcast was a band, it would sell out arenas (or clubs at least!). Let’s get you paid like it. https://podnews.net/cc/2922 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-discovery for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 30, 20253 minEp. 2090

Acast’s Smart Recommendations launched for ad buyers

It's powered by AI - Acast Intelligence. Sponsored by RedCircle. Talking into a mic for free? That’s a choice. Getting paid for it? That’s a business. https://podnews.net/cc/2920 Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-smart-recommendations-ai for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 29, 20253 minEp. 2089

Podcast ad recall: totally balanced

Not just a statistical oddity - but a genuine uniqueness in podcasting. Sponsored by RedCircle. More ad revenue without switching hosting providers. Get your free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2919 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-ad-recall for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 28, 20254 minEp. 2088

Is better video podcasting coming to open RSS?

This episode discusses the Podcast Standards Project's efforts to improve video podcasting support using open RSS, potentially allowing better consumption data and advertising. It also covers various industry news including old video podcast charts, new AI tools for social clips, upcoming conferences, UK listener data insights, Pocket Casts updates, BBC World Service's visual pilot, and articles on podcasting trends and influencer collision.

May 27, 20253 minEp. 2087

New York Festivals 2025 winners announced

Broadcaster of the year was CBC/Radio-Canada. Sponsored by RedCircle. FIJI Water, NerdWallet, Happy Mammoth, and Recess work with us. You could be the voice behind their next ad. See how. https://podnews.net/cc/2914 Visit https://podnews.net/update/nyfra-2025 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 26, 20255 minEp. 2086

Apple Podcasts paints the town purple

This episode covers Apple's celebration of UK podcast creators, highlighting their event at Battersea Power Station, showcasing successful shows like Goalhanger's "The Rest Is History" with 45,000 paying subscribers, and announcing additions to the Creators We Love program. It also touches on other industry news, including VPod's success stories, Audion's immersive audio campaign, and BBC Studios hires, before featuring a sponsor message from Red Circle.

May 23, 20253 minEp. 2085

Podcasts go mainstream in the UK

New data from the Infinite Dial shows podcasting's growth. Sponsored by RedCircle. Podcast hosts: part storyteller, part therapist, part unpaid intern. We can fix the last part. See how. https://podnews.net/cc/2905 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasts-iduk-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 22, 20253 minEp. 2084

The Podcast Show 2025 kicks off in London

A record number of attendees are registered to attend. Sponsored by RedCircle. We’re in London. At The Podcast Show. It’s going great. You should be here. Get the scoop. https://podnews.net/cc/2903 Visit https://podnews.net/update/psl-25-open for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 21, 20254 minEp. 2083

What are your Essential Listens?

What five podcasts deserve to be in a list of the most influential podcasts of all time?. Sponsored by RedCircle. London calling! We’ll be at The Podcast Show. Bring yourself, we’ll bring the tea (ha!). Book a meeting. https://podnews.net/cc/2901 Visit https://podnews.net/update/essential-listens for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 20, 20254 minEp. 2082
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