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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

The Ambies give awards to Steven Bartlett and Podnews

Two, new, international awards to be given out this week. Sponsored by RedCircle. Not hosting with RedCircle? No problem. You can still monetize with us. https://podnews.net/cc/2899 Visit https://podnews.net/update/tpa-international-award for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 19, 20253 minEp. 2081

YouTube adds podcast chart, new podcast homepage

This episode discusses YouTube's launch of a podcast chart and updated podcast homepage, including details on ranking methodology and editorial curation. It also covers Apple Podcasts' upcoming conference appearance, BBC Sounds' increased audio plays and podcast downloads, and mentions sponsors like Red Circle.

May 16, 20254 minEp. 2080

Radio Academy ARIAS names Goalhanger Best Audio Brand

It was the inaugural 'brand of the year' award. Sponsored by RedCircle. Watch out, London! We’ll be at The Podcast Show. Will you? Book a meeting. https://podnews.net/cc/2891 Visit https://podnews.net/update/arias-2025-winners for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 15, 20253 minEp. 2079

Infinite Dial UK to be unveiled next week

Now we get to know how the UK compares to other countries. Sponsored by RedCircle. Podcast-curious? Get your free podcast advertising campaign plan. https://podnews.net/cc/2890 Visit https://podnews.net/update/infinite-dial-uk-25-plans for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 14, 20255 minEp. 2078

Podcasters win at the 29th Webby Awards

And iHeart's financial results show more increases for podcasting. Sponsored by RedCircle. Trusted by FIJI Water, NerdWallet, and Bandai Namco to run their podcast ads. Are you next? Get a free campaign plan. https://podnews.net/cc/2888 Visit https://podnews.net/update/webby-awards-25-wins for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 13, 20254 minEp. 2077

Spotify’s play count concerns creators

But we know a little more, now, about what it is. Sponsored by RedCircle. Get your free podcast advertising campaign plan here. Thank us later. https://podnews.net/cc/2887 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-play-count-creators for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 12, 20257 minEp. 2076

Lemonada Media’s acquisition price

And there's more money in podcasting too. Sponsored by RedCircle. Your podcast deserves more than exposure. It deserves invoices. We help with those. https://podnews.net/cc/2883 Visit https://podnews.net/update/lemonada-media-price for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 09, 20254 minEp. 2075

Bigger than you think: podcast revenue is $7.3bn worldwide

The US accounts for two-thirds of it. Sponsored by RedCircle. 10,000+ paid ad opportunities to podcasters of all sizes. Delivered. Want one, too? Sign up. https://podnews.net/cc/2882 Visit https://podnews.net/update/global-podcast-industry for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 08, 20254 minEp. 2074

PodX Group acquires Lemonada; Spotify launch “plays”

We don't know what a play is. Sponsored by RedCircle. Want to read ads for Recess, FIJI Water, or Mood? With us you can. Regardless of where you host. Sign up. https://podnews.net/cc/2881 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podx-lemonada-spotify for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 07, 20254 minEp. 2073

Playback data all in one place

A new tool from German platform Audiorella. Sponsored by RedCircle. 8,500 podcasts said yes to getting paid through us. Join the cool kids and get your free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2880 Visit https://podnews.net/update/playback-data for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 06, 20253 minEp. 2072

The top 50 US podcasts for Q1/2025

There's a new entry to the top ten. Sponsored by RedCircle. Podcasting: where talking to yourself is highly encouraged. Turn that talent into treasure (aka monetize it). Start now. https://podnews.net/cc/2879 Visit https://podnews.net/update/top-50-podcasts-us-q125 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 05, 20254 minEp. 2071

Looking for an expert? Meet your PodHeroes

A new tool promises to connect creators with experts. Sponsored by RedCircle. No spreadsheets. No back-and-forth emails. We do podcast advertising different. See how. https://podnews.net/cc/2878 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podheroes-connect-launch for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 02, 20256 minEp. 2070

New concept podcast earbuds

They have a built-in skip button. Sponsored by RedCircle. It’s not too late for Mother’s Day host-read ads! Campaign turn-around in 3 days. Get in touch. https://podnews.net/cc/2875 Visit https://podnews.net/update/pod-pods-buds for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

May 01, 20254 minEp. 2069

Spotify shows off 10% more users in Q1/25 financials

The company made more than $1.3bn profit.. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Heading to The Podcast Show in London? Meet with Magellan AI https://podnews.net/cc/2872 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-growth-q125 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 30, 20256 minEp. 2068

UK audio ad growth slows

Podcast advertising is growing less quickly in the UK, but what is a podcast.... Sponsored by Magellan AI. What’s fueling podcast ad growth? Join Magellan AI live today at 12p ET for a March podcast spend breakdown. Join the webinar https://podnews.net/cc/2871 Visit https://podnews.net/update/iab-uk-slow for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 29, 20255 minEp. 2067

Tencent to pay a mountain of cash for Ximalaya

It's quite a sizeable deal. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Planning + insight = podcast growth. See how Boll & Branch did it. Discover what worked https://podnews.net/cc/2869 Visit https://podnews.net/update/tencent-music-ximalaya for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 28, 20256 minEp. 2066

The Daily gets two new co-hosts

Natalie Kitroeff and Rachel Abrams will join Michael Barbaro. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Join networks like Wondery using Magellan AI to highlight opportunities for optimizing reach across podcast shows. Reach Lift https://podnews.net/cc/2868 Visit https://podnews.net/update/the-daily-new-hosts-natalie-rachel for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 25, 20256 minEp. 2065

YouTube is 20

New stats about the biggest media host on the internet. Sponsored by Magellan AI. See why RedCircle uses Magellan AI attribution to measure performance and maximize results. Track ad impact https://podnews.net/cc/2866 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-20 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 24, 20253 minEp. 2064

Daily Mail launches premium true crime podcasts

The subscription is called The Crime Desk. Sponsored by Magellan AI. RedCircle partnered with Magellan AI to fuel data-driven campaigns for brands and creators. Read the full announcement https://podnews.net/cc/2865 Visit https://podnews.net/update/the-crime-desk for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 23, 20254 minEp. 2063

Exclusive: Webby Awards podcast winners

Congratulations to all the winners!. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Mynt Agency uses Magellan AI to spot podcast ad trends and outmanoeuvre the competition. See who's spending https://podnews.net/cc/2864 Visit https://podnews.net/update/webby-winners-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 22, 20254 minEp. 2062

Podcast ad revenue smashes through $2bn

Expansion of podcast networks is one reason. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Mynt Agency's secret to smarter podcast media buying? Better insights and faster planning. See how they did it https://podnews.net/cc/2863 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-ad-revenue-2024 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 21, 20255 minEp. 2061

Spotify’s Maya Prohovnik: “you’re going to be thrilled”

The company is working on better ad measurement and third-party attribution. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Find out why CBC relies on Magellan AI for pod-to-pod attribution. Measure podcast growth https://podnews.net/cc/2861 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-video-thrilled for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 18, 20255 minEp. 2060

Podcast Show London announces new speakers

Speakers include Gary Lineker from Goalhanger. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Canada's largest broadcaster trusts Magellan AI. Tap into the same analytics tools as CBC. Start measuring pod-to-pod https://podnews.net/cc/2860 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-show-london-speakers-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

Apr 17, 20255 minEp. 2059
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