Archive snapshot · Podcasts
Thu, Oct 22, 3:16 AM ET
Spotify launches paid podcast memberships in 34 markets, creators keep 90% of revenue
Spotify is expanding its creator monetization push beyond ads with paid fan memberships, setting up a direct challenge to Patreon and other subscription platfor
Rainnews · +15 outlets
Substack brings dynamic ad insertion to podcasts, letting creators swap ads across back catalogs
The move extends Substack's newsletter-style monetization into podcasting by letting hosts monetize older episodes without re-editing them.
Neowin · +1 outlets
Netflix partners with Rob Lowe, brings his 'Literally!' video podcast and a documentary to the service
Netflix's first notable podcast acquisition signals the streaming giant is testing how video podcasts fit alongside its film and series catalog.
What's on Netflix · +8 outlets
iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman warns of 'exuberance' in podcast talent deal pricing
The comments from the largest U.S. podcast network owner suggest rising caution about the cost of locking up top creators.
Yahoo Finance · +1 outlets
Steven Bartlett's 'The Diary of a CEO' on track for $60M in annual revenue, poised to top Joe Rogan on YouTube
The figures underscore how creator-led interview shows have grown into standalone media businesses on video platforms.
SSBCrack · +1 outlets
Podcast advertising posts best month of 2026 as major brands increase spending
The uptick suggests brand advertisers are returning budget to podcast inventory after a soft stretch.
www.podcastnewsdaily.com · +14 outlets
BBC Studios names Ozen.fm as exclusive podcast ad sales partner in Latin America
The deal expands BBC Studios' commercial reach for its audio catalog into Spanish- and Portuguese-language markets.
4RFV · +1 outlets
Apple Podcasts sees audience growth driven by video
Apple's data adds to evidence that video is now driving discovery and growth across podcast platforms.
PodcastingToday · +14 outlets
IGN retreats from podcasts as fired hosts launch their own show
The shakeup at a major gaming outlet reflects ongoing retrenchment in publisher-owned podcast programming.
Kotaku
African podcasts draw higher engagement but far lower ad prices, report finds
The report points to a gap between growing listenership in Africa and the advertising rates those audiences command.
Capital FM Africa · +6 outlets
Walter Isaacson launches 'The Builders' podcast with Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and AI lab leaders
The lineup shows how AI industry figures are increasingly using podcasts to shape their public profiles.
Podnews · +2 outlets
Signal Awards announce 2026 winners, with Amy Poehler, Khloe Kardashian and Monica Lewinsky among honorees
The awards' swelling video submissions highlight how visual formats now dominate podcast production.
Rainnews · +6 outlets
Spotify launches largest global brand campaign to convert downtime into podcast listening
The campaign marks Spotify's broadest marketing push yet around podcast discovery.
Roastbrief US
Study finds keys to podcast listener loyalty, with lessons for radio
The research argues radio broadcasters can win back lapsed listeners through podcast-style habits and scheduling.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +2 outlets
BBC Studios launches 30-episode women's video podcast on YouTube
The commission reflects broadcasters shifting audio-first formats toward video platforms.
PPC Land · +2 outlets
Kyla Scanlon to host 'Best of Luck' weekly career advice podcast with Vox
The show pairs a popular economic commentator with a major publisher to reach younger audiences.
yahoo · +3 outlets
'WTF with Marc Maron' returns in video form
The veteran interview show's move to video follows a wider shift toward visual podcast distribution.
Podnews
'Call Her Daddy' host Alex Cooper gives birth to her first child
Personal news for one of podcasting's biggest stars drew mainstream coverage beyond the audio industry.
The Irish News

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