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This episode covers the merger of podcast production companies in the UK, debates the definition of a podcast, and discusses the need for open measurement protocols. It also highlights iHeart's expansion into Asia, new AI analytics tools, and the Independent Podcast Awards. Layoffs in podcasting companies and listener feedback are also addressed, providing a comprehensive industry update.
This episode of Podnews Weekly Review, recorded live at Podcast Movement Evolutions, delves into the latest trends and news in podcasting. Key discussions include the rise of video podcasting, measurement challenges, monetization strategies, and industry shifts. Guests and hosts analyze reports, discuss podcasting platforms, and explore the future of audio content creation and distribution.
Audio UK is an industry body dedicated to advancing the UK audio sector through innovation, creator support, and driving sustainable growth for podcasts, radio, and audiobooks. We talk with Chloe Straw. Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net...
Edison Research Vice President Megan Lazovic joins us to unpack key findings from the Infinite Dial 2025 report and explore the growing phenomenon of podcast fandom. Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net...
We chat with Megan Lazovick from Edison Research, Chloe Straw from AudioUK, and Podcast Nation - and talk YouTube Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net...
Matt Medeiros discusses the future of Podcasting 2.0, addressing criticisms and potential evolutions. He emphasizes the importance of open source, community involvement, and leveraging individual tags for innovation. The conversation covers Apple's role, corporate adoption, marketing strategies, and the potential for AI to shape the future of podcasting.
James and Sam discuss YouTube TV adding a podcast tab, the Infinite Dial 2025 data, and podcasting 2.0 criticisms. They also cover Spotify's AI DJ, podcast deplatforming, and the future of podcasting with AI. The episode features an interview with Matt Medeiros on podcasting 2.0.
Annalise Nielsen shares her expert insights on YouTube's dominance in podcast consumption and why video strategy needs careful consideration rather than automatic implementation. She explains how different audiences require different approaches to content creation and platform distribution. • YouTube is now the top platform for podcast consumption, but this doesn't mean video is right for every show • Only about 30% of podcast consumption happens on YouTube, and much of this isn't...
We chat with Annalise from Pacific Content about how video fits into podcasting, live events and shows, and women in podcasting. Plus, lots of Spotify news. Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net...
Adam Curry and Dave Jones discuss Godcaster, a new platform designed to help radio stations transition to digital while leveraging podcasting 2.0 features. They explain how Godcaster addresses the challenges faced by faith-based radio, focusing on attribution, monetization, and community engagement. The conversation covers the platform's architecture, its integration with existing podcast apps, and future plans for enhanced content delivery and monetization models.
In this episode, James Cridland and Sam Sethi interview Adam Curry and Dave Jones about Godcaster, a new podcasting platform empowering local broadcasters, and discuss podcasting 2.0 developments. They also analyze YouTube listener stats, Spotify's video program, and cover global podcasting news, industry events, and technology updates, providing valuable insights into the podcasting landscape.
We speak with Morten Strunge of Podimo about the company's success in hitting one million paid subscribers; and Jay Nachlis from Coleman Insights about their testing tool, the Pod Predictor. Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net...
Rockie talks about why the new podcast namespace excites her, and how to grow podcasting by making it simpler. Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net...
We chat with Rockie Thomas, who is very excited about the potential of live podcasts. And, we cover new developments in the industry, including a look at one podcast that claimed Podcasting 2.0 has failed. Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net...
Sam and James talk about Spotify's recently revealed creator payments for podcasters, and Acast's profitable year Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net...
James chats with David Bodycombe on how he produces video for Tom Scott's Lateral podcast. Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net...
We speak with Kendall Breitman from Riverside on their new tools; and with David Bodycombe on reasons why video podcasting is a good thing after all. Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net...
We speak with Andreea Coscai from EuroWaves about Europe's growth; and talk TuneIn, as well as a ton of numbers Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net...
We're late - sorry. But we're here. We use chapters, so if you use chapters too, feel free to jump to stories that interest you! Send James & Sam a message Buzzsprout Start podcasting - keep podcasting! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/15387...
The full interview with Stuart Last from last Friday - including why his company is focusing on "baked-in" ad reads. Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net...
Sam and James cover the news since we last did a "real" show - including Spotify, Global Radio, and live streaming. Plus, we hear from Audioboom's CEO, Stuart Last, on the company's 2024. Send James & Sam a message Buzzsprout Start podcasting - keep podcasting! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social a...
James and Sam predict the podcast industry's 2025. We're back with our normal show next week; Podnews has been producing updated news throughout the holiday period - you can read that over at https://podnews.net/ Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net...
Sam and James look at our predictions for last year; and look back at how 2024 went. Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net...
This episode features predictions and reflections from podcast industry leaders about 2024 and 2025. Multiple speakers address the evolving role of video in podcasting, with some arguing it will become essential while others caution against treating it as a silver bullet. Rachel Corbett notes that video shouldn't be considered mandatory for success, while Neal Veglio suggests a return to audio focus in 2025. The speakers discuss how Donald Trump's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast...
This week, we've an interview with Jessica Cordova Cramer from Lemonada Media, who shares insights about working with Meghan Markle and David Duchovny. She reveals how their shows have exceeded expectations, with Duchovny's podcast expanding from 20 planned episodes to 31 due to its success, and discusses the company's strategy for selecting talent who have a clear purpose for their podcasts. A new approach to podcast comments is proposed, using existing RSS technology. James and ...
Acast's acquisition of Wonder Media Network for $7.8 million. Ross Adams and Shira Atkins discus how this strategic move enhances Acast's creative capabilities and expands their presence in the US market, while also revealing plans for video content and live streaming initiatives in 2025. The Podcast Hall of Fame's evolution, with chairperson Rob Greenlee explaining efforts to transform it from a US-centric institution into a truly global recognition platform. The discussion highl...
We listen to a recent interview with Daniel Ek; and discuss video on open RSS and why it's not, really, the best solution. See our Spotify Wrapped data: https://wrappedforcreators.byspotify.com/en/?id=7fa285233876bf77d3224c08aa829c06fb31f084c123746f3a1b4c13390453be#!/1 Me and my Tiny Human, from PWR Supporter Rachel Corbett, is here: https://podnews.net/podcast/iuveg The Colin and Samir Show, which we quote from, is here: https://podnews.net/podcast/i498j We support chapters! Support us her...
a) a lot of impenetrable technical stuff about how streaming payments will change for those of us using "streaming sats" or "boosts". b) Nick Dunkerley from Hindenburg on a year of Hindenburg Pro 2. c) Jon Thoday from Avalon on how his talent management company sees podcasting We have chapters! Use them if impenetrable technical stuff is not your thing! Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and ...
Can Amazon Music's latest move to integrate Audible shake up the streaming landscape? We explore this strategy offering subscribers in the US, UK, and Canada a free Audible title each month and ponder if this could elevate Amazon Music's stance amidst stiff competition. Gain insights from Neil Mody, CEO of Headliner, as he reveals how innovative tools are shaping the podcasting world. Learn from Alberto Betella about RSS.com's new GOST.ai tool. And James goes off on one about whet...
In this episode, James Cridland reports from West Hollywood about Spotify's major "Now Playing" event, where the company announced significant changes including rebranding Spotify for Podcasters to Spotify for Creators. The platform unveiled a new partner program allowing creators to earn money from both audio and video content, with specific eligibility requirements that appear more stringent than YouTube's criteria. The show features an insightful interview with Matt Campio...
