Spotify launches paid podcast memberships in 34 markets, creators keep 90% of revenue
The subscription add-on lets listeners pay shows directly for perks like exclusive episodes and bonus content, positioning Spotify against Patreon and Apple for
Business Upturn · +15 outlets
Netflix partners with Rob Lowe, bringing 'Literally!' video podcast and a documentary to the service
The deal adds the actor's existing weekly video podcast plus a Rob Lowe documentary profile to Netflix, extending its push into podcast-native video content. (T
What's on Netflix · +10 outlets
African podcasts draw higher engagement but earn far less, report finds
The SemaBOX study says African shows are priced about 71% below global benchmarks, leaving roughly $1.4M in potential ad revenue unrealized despite stronger lis
Capital FM Africa · +5 outlets
Signal Awards announce 2026 winners, with Amy Poehler, Khloe Kardashian and Monica Lewinsky among honorees
The fifth annual awards' 'Recognizing the Risk Takers' theme drew a near-doubling of video submissions, another sign of the industry's shift toward visual podca
Rainnews · +4 outlets
Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper gives birth to her first child
The announcement from one of podcasting's highest-profile hosts circulated widely across entertainment outlets.
The Irish News · +13 outlets
Bowen Yang's 'Las Culturistas' podcast heads to Disney+ and Hulu
The comedy podcast becomes the latest audio-native show to land a streaming video home.
Resonate Voices · +6 outlets
More than half of podcast listeners say ad load is too high, favor host reads
The study also finds support for free membership tiers, a signal for how shows might structure monetization.
Net Influencer · +14 outlets
Apple says video podcasts deliver audience gains as a new ad market takes shape
Apple Podcasts data points to video as a growth driver for shows and for emerging ad formats.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +14 outlets
Kyla Scanlon launches weekly 'Best of Luck' career advice podcast with Vox
The bestselling author and economic commentator is adding a weekly show to Vox's podcast lineup.
TheWrap · +1 outlets
Walter Isaacson's 'The Builders' podcast launches with Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Amodei siblings
The biographer's new interview show opens with a roster of prominent tech founders and investors.
Podnews · +3 outlets
As IGN retreats from podcasts, fired hosts start their own show
The departures highlight ongoing upheaval in games-media podcast operations.
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Podcast appearances influence voters, survey finds
One in four respondents said a podcast appearance could change how they vote.
Podnews · +2 outlets
Acquired podcast's 'Seinfeld' deep dive lands on Netflix alongside YouTube and Spotify
The business-history show's Seinfeld series gets a video release across major platforms, including Netflix. (Ticker: NFLX)
What's on Netflix · +2 outlets
Hit horror podcast 'Mayfair Watchers Society' is headed to the big screen
The adaptation is another example of podcast IP being optioned for film.
Insideradio.com · +13 outlets
BBC Studios starts a 30-episode women's video podcast on YouTube
The public broadcaster's commercial arm is betting on YouTube-first video podcasting. (Ticker: GOOGL)
PPC Land · +2 outlets
PWD rights party-list files complaint over 'Machong Chismisan' podcast at NBI
The complaint concerns podcast content mocking disability rights advocate Josh Aquino, a rare legal challenge to podcast speech in the Philippines.
ABS-CBN · +6 outlets
IAB, CoHost, RedCircle and Shawn Ryan lead podcast industry news briefs
A roundup of industry moves spanning measurement standards, hosting tools and ad tech.
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Apple Podcasts sees video boost audience growth
Apple reports video driving listener gains, consistent with broader video-podcast momentum. (Ticker: AAPL)
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