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The Spotify Video Podcasts Netflix situation, The last Marc Maron podcast episode is out, touching base on the podcasts that are eligible for a Golden Globe, another reality TV star signs a seven figure podcast deal, Edison Research acquired by SSRS, tips for brands to craft a successful podcast ad campaign, and stats! geographic and user agent! Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email thefeed@libsyn.com, call 412-573-1934 or leave...
This episode delves into how celebrities leverage podcasts for movie promotions, Spotify's leadership changes and their impact on podcasting strategy, and the growing trend of Americans consuming news via podcasts. The hosts also share personal experiences with AI tools like Sora 2 and Grok, highlighting the importance of vetting AI-generated information. Additionally, they provide comprehensive tips for podcasters seeking promotion on Apple Podcasts and review the latest download statistics.
The hosts pay tribute to the late Todd Cochrane, recounting his foundational role in podcasting, from authoring the first book to establishing Blubrry and fostering community. They dive into Apple's recent event, discussing how new iPhone and AirPods Pro features might benefit podcasters, as well as significant updates to Apple Podcasts on iOS 26. A substantial segment covers YouTube's announcements, including dynamic ad insertion, generative AI for Shorts, and tools tailored for audio-first podcasters. The episode also features a lively debate on AI-generated content versus authentic human connection, covers Apple Podcasts' episode limits, and concludes with detailed geographic and user agent download statistics.
A poignant memorial episode dedicated to Todd Cochrane, the driving force behind Blubrry and New Media Show. Close friends and industry leaders Rob Walch, Adam Curry, and Mike Dell share personal anecdotes and reflect on Todd's multifaceted legacy, from his early tinkering and advocacy for indie podcasters to his fierce defense of an open, non-commercial medium. The discussion highlights his passion, humor, and indelible mark on the evolution of podcasting, emphasizing his belief in empowering every voice and his constant pursuit of efficiency.
This episode explores the current podcasting landscape, dissecting an exaggerated market size report and analyzing insights from Sounds Profitable's 2025 study, including discussions on audio versus video consumption and listener churn. Practical tips are shared for claiming podcasts in Apple Podcasts without original email access and leveraging Spotify's new in-app sharing features to boost discoverability. The hosts also clarify Taylor Swift's YouTube record and review Libsyn's latest download statistics.
This episode celebrates Libsyn paying over $100 million to creators and delves into Taylor Swift's impactful podcast appearance, analyzing her meticulous PR strategy. It also covers the Podcast Movement merger, discussing the future of industry conferences and debunking myths about video's necessity in podcasting. Additionally, the hosts provide crucial advice on avoiding fake download services and optimizing podcast titles for search, alongside detailed industry statistics.
Amazon is breaking up the operations of its Wondery podcast network and we get into it, working with AI to help with your podcast and keeping it human, rebranding your podcast, what to do before you change the name, plus we're headed to Podcast Movement! Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email thefeed@libsyn.com, call 412-573-1934 or leave us a message on Speakpipe ! We'd love to hear from you! 🔆 If you are starting a podcast or ...
Rob and Elsie delve into Apple Podcasts' enhanced listening reports for premium subscriptions, offering creators deeper insights. They critically analyze the Time.com '100 Best Podcasts' list and discuss the implications of NPR's funding cuts, suggesting a potential for new growth through advertising. The episode also covers various monetization strategies, including hybrid models, and examines the latest podcast marketing trends, highlighting audience fragmentation, growth challenges, and the need for continuous promotion based on recent industry reports.
Rob and Elsie delve into essential podcast management, clarifying the nuances of download data from Libsyn versus Apple/Spotify and offering advice on effective marketing strategies to avoid inflated numbers. They also discuss practical aspects such as multi-user account management, best practices for shutting down a podcast, and recommendations for modern portable recording setups. Additionally, the episode touches on the role of AI in audio content and insights into politically themed podcast popularity.
This episode of The Feed announces Libsyn's new Multi-User feature for easier team collaboration. Rob and Elsie discuss industry insights including an IAB guide on audio advertising, findings from a Cumulus/Signal Hill report on podcast audience trends and platforms, and news like Tencent's acquisition of Ximalaya. They also cover practical tools like a free LUFS meter and a Mac app for downloading RSS feed files, plus tips for managing Apple Podcasts Connect.
This episode covers WWDC 2025 news relevant to podcasters, including iPadOS 26 audio features, iPhone external mic support, and AirPods studio recording capabilities. Libsyn's Automatic Podcast Ads are now open to all show sizes, with a detailed FAQ on ad types, revenue, placement, and eligibility. The hosts also discuss the ending of WTF with Marc Maron, the discontinuation of the ATR2100X mic, the dangers of artificial downloads, and the latest Libsyn mean and median download statistics.
This episode covers recent updates from major platforms: Spotify's amended play badge limits, new discovery features, and removal of drug-related content. Apple Podcasts launched new design resources, including an artwork guide and Canva partnership templates. YouTube introduced weekly top podcast charts. The hosts also discuss a new service for sharing podcast data, a shoutout to Mongabay's multilingual shows, Nielsen report findings, and stats on podcasts reaching over 10,000 downloads per month.
The Feed covers major industry news including Spotify's controversial public play counts and the backlash from podcasters, the FTC's guidelines for using AI voices in ad reads, and the Golden Globes adding a podcast award category. They also welcome Libsyn's new VP of Technology, share insights from Libsyn's download stats, discuss iOS 19 accessibility features, and touch on the debate about YouTube's impact on podcasting independence.
This episode covers a range of podcasting topics, including the debate around podcasts becoming television, the continued dominance of Joe Rogan, and an analysis of Spotify's new podcast charts. Elsie and Rob also discuss the IAB upfronts, ad revenue growth, and listener feedback, while Elsie shares her obsession with the Sofa app and plugs her mentorship program. Additionally, they highlight Whole Foods' new podcast and upcoming industry events.
Elsie and Rob discuss Podcast Movement Evolutions takeaways, including Apple Podcasts widgets, a travel advisory for international podcasters, and defining a podcast. They also cover YouTube's support for the No Fakes Act, Kai Chuk's exit from YouTube Podcasting, updated podcast stats, and the return of Dig. Plus, Elsie promotes her mentorship program, and Rob shares warnings about podcast marketing scams.
Elsie and Rob Dunwood analyze the Infinite Dial Study 2025, focusing on podcasting trends and audience behavior. They explore how Bluetooth headphones, smart TVs, and social media impact content consumption. The discussion covers key tools, hardware, and strategies for podcasters, along with the shift in how different age groups discover and consume online audio and podcasts, providing valuable insights for content creators.
Elsie and Rob discuss backing up your podcast, navigating takedowns, and the new MacWhisper 12, plus new podcast description limits on Apple Podcasts. They explore Edison Research's new podcast download metrics and tips for organizing podcast seasons, along with audience feedback and upcoming podcasting events.
Elsie and Rob discuss YouTube's podcast strategy for 2025, the resurgence of Digg, and the shutdown of Skype, reflecting on podcasting's evolution. They explore YouTube's algorithm, podcast analytics, and monetization, plus offer tips on guest releases and file replacement. The episode also covers podcast app closures and upcoming industry events.
Elsie and Rob discuss Apple Podcasts updates, including submitting and claiming podcasts, plus best practices for switching hosting platforms. They delve into video podcasting realities, emphasizing audio quality and backdrop challenges, while exploring the Sofa app and podcast stats.
Alphabet, Google's parent company, sees podcasts shaping YouTube, discussing the Triton Podcast Report, the difference between survey data and server data, why both are important and how YOU can tell for yourself, how what you say on a podcast can impact your profession, when you have a podcast troll, and stats, mean and median numbers! Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email thefeed@libsyn.com, call 412-573-1934 or leave us a mes...
New updates to how episode artwork shows up on your show page in Apple Podcasts, the latest on short-form video on social media, including a deep dive into the Instagram algorithm and best practices, a Podfest and Podcasting Hall of Fame recap, the new strategy building up The Feed ecosystem by adding short-form video and a newsletter, the LARK M2S by Hollyland, revisiting the best day of the week to release an episode, and of course, stats—this time geographic and user agent! 🔆 If you are star...
To our podcasting community – from creators to advertisers and beyond: Our thoughts are with you as Southern California grapples with these devastating wildfires. We're here for you, and we're committed to supporting one another through this challenging time. Stay safe. What a way to start 2025. In addition to discussing the devastation of the wildfires in L.A. we share updates on public domain content for 2025, the Zoom H1 XLR, The Shure MV7i, advice for starting a podcast in 2025, the overwhel...
Reflecting on the past year of podcasting, significant updates in the podcasting world, including Google search visibility, YouTube performance, and Apple Podcasts features. We recognize the Hall of Fame inductees, discuss the impact of platform closures, the growing influence of YouTube and Spotify, touch on the importance of long-form content in political discourse, big love for all things Libsyn, and of course podcasting stats! Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact u...
The closing of Samsung podcasts and Chartable, Chartable chart and ranking replacements, getting access to Apple Podcasts Connect and Spotify Podcasts without creating duplicate podcasts and how to do it! Our take on Spotify for Creators and Daniel Ek's vision for the platform moving forward, what happens if you have an audio RSS feed in Spotify and you upload a video version of an episode? Spotify Wrapped, Overcasts new updates! New Podcast apps to check out And stats, mean and median download ...
Preparing to launch a podcast in 2025? We have dates to look out for! Podcasts and election follow up, Spotify takes on YouTube, Libsyn partners with Revolutions, Section 230 changes loom, and the latest stats on mean, median numbers and geographic and user agent! Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email thefeed@libsyn.com, call 412-573-1934 or leave us a message on Speakpipe ! We'd love to hear from you! SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER...
It's our Libsyn 20th Birthday episode extravaganza! We're diving into a mini podcast history journey, packed with your incredible listener voices. We'll also rewind to podcasts' role in the Election (heads up: this drops November 5th morning, so election results are TBD!) Big media moves alert: Veritone One and Oxford Road have joined forces, creating the podcast ad world's newest powerhouse. Plus, we're geeking out over Apple's latest hardware drops and breaking down Podtrac's fresh metrics ann...
Libsyn has a new CEO! A whole lot of disaster tech. How you can help a study about Podfading, covering all the podcasts that had presidential candidates with some suggestions and insights. The predictive promo planner from Podtrac, and stats! geographic and user agent! Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email thefeed@libsyn.com, call 412-573-1934 or leave us a message on Speakpipe ! We'd love to hear from you! SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSL...
Exploring the dynamic landscape of podcasting amidst natural disasters and industry shifts. Key topics include the impacts of tropical storm Helene on North Carolina and the crucial role of radio in emergencies, the closure of Chartable and the need for podcasters to adapt by updating their setups, and the arrival of new tools like the Rodecaster Video switcher. We also discuss Netflix's series 'Nobody Wants This,' and provide updates from Libsyn along with insights into podcast advertising tren...
Still more audio issues. BOO. iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Intelligence thoughts for podcasters, Spotify removed over 500 episodes! Find out why. Big updates for Pocket Casts and Castro, Episodes.FM is getting better; Using your old feed for new content? We have thoughts Why is public radio cutting more staff? And as always, stats! geographic and user agents. Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email thefeed@libsyn.com...
FYI: WE HAD SOME AUDIO ISSUES. 🙏🏽 The Kelce brothers 100 million dollar deal! Discussing Nielsen's quarterly report, The Record that has some pretty astounding data! Skullcandy headphones with "podcast mode," Rob reacts to the Hollywood Reporter's story on podcast challenges for Barrett Media --- that's a mini soapbox moment. Follow up on the Universal Music for Creators partnership with Libsyn; How to optimize your shownotes formatting for most podcast apps, stats, mean and median numbers and...
