Guy Raz takes ownership of 'How I Built This' as it leaves NPR for Vox Media
The host-led deal moves a major NPR podcast to Vox Media and gives Raz ownership of the show, a notable case of creator equity in public radio's podcast catalog
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Netflix breaks into podcast top 3 in first year as native apps lose ground, report says
Netflix's rapid rise in podcast rankings signals that streaming video platforms are becoming meaningful distribution channels for shows.
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Audiohook acquires Podscan, opens podcast intelligence data to the industry for free
The audio ad platform's acquisition of podcast monitoring service Podscan and its decision to release the data at no cost could widen access to podcast measurem
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Report finds 90% of podcast audiences listen while 89% watch, refusing to choose one format
The Podcast Landscape 2026 data shows video and audio podcast consumption now overlap almost entirely, reinforcing the industry's video-first shift.
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Netflix hiring a podcast boss as it expands into the medium
The hire follows Netflix's entry into podcast rankings and suggests it intends to build an in-house podcast strategy tied to its video platform.
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California sets new volume limits for streaming and podcast ads
The state's loudness rule adds a compliance burden for podcast and streaming ad sellers, mirroring earlier television volume regulation.
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IAB Tech Lab finalizes v2.3 podcast counting rules covering video
Updating measurement standards to include video is a prerequisite for advertisers to value podcast inventory consistently across formats.
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Goalhanger courts ad buyers ahead of in-house sales launch
The UK hit-maker behind history podcasts is bringing ad sales in house, reflecting podcast networks' push to control their own monetization.
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Study: mid-size podcasts gain as buyers chase host influence over reach
Ad buyers increasingly value host trust and niche audiences, which shifts spending toward shows that are not the largest by download volume.
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'South Park' depicts town infested by billionaires obsessed with Joe Rogan's podcast
The episode shows how Rogan's show has become a mainstream cultural reference point beyond podcast audiences.
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Hubbard promotes John Goforth to president of Gamut Podcast Network
The promotion puts an internal executive atop Hubbard's podcast ad network as it competes for programmatic audio budgets.
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Kids are using NPR podcast comments as secret group chats
The trend highlights how comment features on podcast platforms can become unintended social spaces for minors as social media bans spread.
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Pro Fortnite gamer Clix launches holding company Full Box for his businesses
The creator-led holding company consolidates nine ventures, part of a broader trend of top creators formalizing their businesses.
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Steven Bartlett's Flightcast launches collaborative editing tools for podcast production teams
The product targets production workflows, an area podcast platforms have largely left to standalone editing tools.
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Fox News launches new podcast 'the Girls' on October 1
The show's debut, covering topics including the Lindsay Clancy case and Ms Rachel's political activism, marks the network's continued podcast expansion.
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Kylie Kelce apologizes to Kate Middleton for 'offensive' reference on her podcast
The correction on the 'Not Gonna Lie' show reflects how creator commentary can quickly escalate into a public relations moment.
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Cineverse launches video podcasts and FAST channels on Amazon Fire TV
The move pairs video podcast content with free ad-supported television channels on a major streaming device platform.
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Sam Ponder's next move draws attention after her ESPN absence
The former ESPN host's reemergence is notable given the ongoing reshuffling of sports media talent into independent and podcast work.
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