Australian Audio Spend Up, Stripping Podcast Ads, IGN's Realm Deal, & More

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: Auddia Announces Intent to Strip Ads From PodcastsDigital audio ad spend in Australia up 16.2% September quarter 2023Realm & IGN Strike Podcast Deal Including Scripted Adaptation Of Justin Roiland Videogame ‘High On Life’ From Squanch Games by Peter White…as for the rest of the news: Apple shares the most popular podcasts of the year, and Adam Bowie takes a look at the RAJAR Midas report.