Archive snapshot · Podcasts
Fri, Oct 9, 3:15 AM ET
Spotify renews Joe Rogan's podcast deal for multiple years, reported at up to $250M
Spotify will continue to handle ad sales and licensing for The Joe Rogan Experience under a new multiyear agreement, extending a relationship that began in 2020
Variety · +15 outlets
Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson move 'Calm Down' podcast to Colin Cowherd's The Volume
The sportscasters' hit show joins The Volume network, adding a well-known sports podcast to the Colin Cowherd-founded media company's roster.
Variety · +8 outlets
Edison study finds YouTube leads podcast platforms, with listeners moving between audio and video
Edison Research data shows YouTube remains the most-used source for podcasts weekly as consumption increasingly spans both audio and video formats.
RADIO ONLINE · +14 outlets
Walmart opens retail ad dollars to podcasts and streaming audio
The retailer's ad business is extending into podcast and streaming audio inventory, a potential new revenue channel for audio publishers.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +7 outlets
'A Different World' stars Darryl M. Bell and Kadeem Hardison launch weekly rewatch podcast on iHeart's Black Effect
The actors reunite for 'A Different World View,' a weekly rewatch podcast distributed through iHeartMedia's Black Effect Podcast Network.
Variety · +14 outlets
Louis Theroux Podcast doubles output and returns for Series 9 with Tyson Fury, Judd Apatow and Jon Ronson
The Spotify-hosted interview show expands to two episodes a week for its ninth season, with a guest lineup including Tyson Fury, Judd Apatow and Jon Ronson.
The Irish News · +5 outlets
Podcast ad spending hits six-month high in September
Podcast advertising spend reached its highest level in six months in September, per industry tracking data.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +11 outlets
Spotify renews Joe Rogan deal, extending its bet on podcast advertising
Analysts characterize the multiyear renewal as a move to defend Spotify's lead in podcast advertising inventory.
GuruFocus · +14 outlets
Wave expands Andrew Santino relationship with 'Bad Friends' deal
Wave adds the Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee comedy podcast to its roster, deepening its existing partnership with Santino.
www.podcastnewsdaily.com · +4 outlets
Podtrac: majority of podcast publishers post September audience gains
Most measured podcast publishers reported month-over-month audience growth in September, according to Podtrac rankings.
www.podcastnewsdaily.com · +1 outlets
Nine moves to rebuild podcast ranks with off-platform strategy
The Australian media company is restructuring its podcast business to distribute shows beyond its own platforms.
Mumbrella · +1 outlets
Online audio ad revenue projected to rise to $16.6bn this year
New WARC Media data forecasts continued growth in global online audio advertising revenue for the year.
Podnews
AI audio startup Sonilo, founded by TikTok veterans, raises $11M in B Capital-led round
The San Francisco generative audio company, staffed by former TikTok AI and music employees, is building models that write music and sound effects synced to on-
Variety
WME signs Indian podcast host Raj Shamani, who nears 20M YouTube subscribers
The talent agency adds the Indian podcast host to its client roster as his YouTube audience approaches 20 million.
Net Influencer
TikTok star Becca Bloom to launch weekly video podcast 'Bloom's Room' with PAVE Studios
The creator, with more than 10 million followers across platforms, will debut a weekly video podcast produced by creator-focused studio PAVE.
Variety · +2 outlets
Jesse Brown steps down as host of Canadaland's flagship podcast
The founder announced he is leaving the host chair of Canadaland's main show, a change at the top of one of Canada's best-known independent podcast outlets.
Broadcast Dialogue · +2 outlets
Bomani Jones moves 'The Right Time' podcast to Playmaker
The ESPN and HBO veteran takes his sports and culture show to the sports media firm Playmaker, continuing his exit from traditional sports broadcasting.
Net Influencer · +1 outlets
Apple Podcasts' certification and Spotify's litigation open new copyright front
Commentary argues Spotify's recent legal posture marks a new challenge to fair use doctrine affecting podcast and music licensing.
Six Colors

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