Alex Cooper's Unwell valued at $500M with investment from Patrick Whitesell's firm
The deal values Alex Cooper's podcast network at $500 million, signaling continued major investment in the podcast creator economy.
The Hollywood Reporter · +7 outlets
Acast acquires Backyard Ventures for $20M
The acquisition brings Acast audiences exceeding 230 million monthly listeners and strengthens its position in the podcast ad market.
Podnews Daily · +2 outlets
YouTube tightens qualifications for ad revenue on podcasts
Creators now face higher thresholds to monetize podcast content on YouTube, impacting podcasters who rely on the platform for revenue.
Podnews Daily · +8 outlets
Spotify turns Twitch into a distribution point for video podcasts
Spotify expands its video podcast reach by integrating with Twitch, allowing creators to distribute video versions of their shows on the live-streaming platform
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Barack Obama launches 'A Great Book' literary podcast exclusively on Audible
The former president enters the podcast space with a book-focused show, part of the Obamas' post-presidency media ventures.
easternherald.com · +8 outlets
Joe Rogan blasts UFC's show-win pay model as 'the most bullsh*t part of the UFC'
Rogan criticized the UFC's fighter compensation structure on his podcast, calling win bonuses exploitative and reigniting the fighter pay debate.
MiddleEasy · +5 outlets
Podcast ad spending accelerates in Q2 as brand dollars surge
Brand investment in podcast advertising grew sharply in the second quarter, reflecting continued industry expansion.
Insideradio.com
Gavin Newsom calls Joe Rogan an 'a**hole', escalating their feud
The California governor and prospective Democratic candidate intensified his public criticism of Rogan following previous attempts to appear on his show.
NewsBreak · +2 outlets
Joe Rogan reacts to Trump using press as decoys in Air Force One plane switch
Rogan expressed disbelief on his podcast at the Trump campaign's tactic of using journalists as decoys during a plane change for security reasons.
Mediaite · +13 outlets
Podcast listening rebounds in July
After a downturn, podcast audience figures recovered in July according to industry measurement data.
Insideradio.com · +3 outlets
Joe Rogan suggests Islam Makhachev could retire after UFC 330
Rogan speculated that the UFC lightweight champion might walk away from MMA following his next fight, citing his accomplished career.
MMA Sucka · +11 outlets
iHeartMedia leads Podtrac July publisher rankings
iHeartMedia topped the monthly podcast publisher rankings, underscoring its dominant position in the industry.
news.radio-online.com · +2 outlets
iHeart's Pittman says podcast growth roars on as video opportunity builds
iHeartMedia's CEO highlighted strong podcast growth and the expanding opportunity in video podcasting.
podcastnewsdaily.com
Joe Rogan and Chelsea Handler clash over his $82M earnings
Rogan responded after Handler expressed horror that an 'uninformed' podcaster earned $82 million last year, pointing out her own wealth.
Yahoo Finance · +3 outlets
Podcast-turned-TV comedy 'Small Town Scandal' goes global
The scripted podcast adaptation has expanded its reach internationally, marking a milestone for podcast-to-screen franchises.
podcastnewsdaily.com · +8 outlets
AudienceLift cracks Inc. 5000 as podcast growth platform expands into video
The podcast growth and analytics company made the Inc. 5000 list while extending its platform capabilities to video.
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NFL faces backlash over alleged AI-generated podcast episodes
The NFL drew criticism after reports surfaced that some podcast content may have been produced using artificial intelligence.
sekbernews.id · +1 outlets
Disney+ and Hulu slate new podcasts led by Jonas Brothers
Jonas Brothers headline a new podcast lineup for Disney+ and Hulu as streaming services expand original audio content.
Movieguide · +5 outlets