Netflix hires former Apple podcast exec Steve Wilson to lead podcast content acquisition
Netflix is building a podcast acquisitions team under a veteran of Apple's podcast marketing, signaling a push into video podcasts against YouTube.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
beehiiv launches podcast advertising tools with no minimum download requirement
The newsletter platform's dynamically inserted ad tools lower the barrier for smaller shows to monetize, extending its creator push into audio.
Net Influencer · +7 outlets
Triton Digital completes first AI-to-AI audio ad sale, calls it an industry first
An agentic media buy executed entirely by Triton's Seller Agent marks an early test of automated audio ad trading.
Rainnews · +6 outlets
MeidasTouch Network to launch 24/7 streaming news channel with Swerve TV
The progressive podcast network is moving into always-on streaming television, widening the podcast-to-TV pipeline.
Podnews · +4 outlets
Acast reports record Q3 results on North American growth
The podcast company's North American ad performance drove its strongest quarter yet.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +4 outlets
Podnews: Spreaker is enabling wholesale copyright theft of podcasts
A copied podcast charting within days points to hosting loopholes that let third parties redistribute shows they do not own.
Podnews · +1 outlets
Vox Media's Pivot podcast launches newsletter on beehiiv; Vox taps Kyla Scanlon for video show
Vox is extending its podcast brands into newsletters and a new video podcast hosted by economic commentator Kyla Scanlon.
Yahoo Finance · +2 outlets
Pablo Torre tops Awful Announcing's 2026 sports podcast power list
The annual ranking reflects the growing influence of independent sports podcasters within the sports media landscape.
Awful Announcing · +4 outlets
Spotify RADAR returns with new wave of Filipino podcast creators
Spotify's RADAR program is expanding its spotlight on emerging podcast voices in the Philippines.
LionhearTV · +5 outlets
Podcast subscribers who use audio benefits churn at less than half the rate of those who do not
New analysis suggests bundled audio perks are a meaningful retention lever for subscription podcast offerings.
Net Influencer · +4 outlets
Podmerse launches database of podcast sponsorships
A new sponsorship database aims to give buyers visibility into who is advertising on which podcasts.
PodcastingToday · +3 outlets
Global expands Plus podcast subscriptions
The UK broadcaster is widening its paid podcast subscription offering.
ATV Today · +14 outlets
iHeart keeps top spot on Triton's September podcast ranker
The monthly ranker shows iHeart maintaining its lead in podcast audience reach.
Radio Ink · +5 outlets
Amelia Dimoldenberg's final Chicken Shop Date series to screen in theaters
A one-night cinema event in the UK, Ireland and Paris marks the end of the 12-year run of the YouTube-born interview series.
Variety · +8 outlets
Little Dot Studios partners with Rachel Riley on maths YouTube channel and podcast
The production studio is launching an educational channel and podcast with the TV presenter.
The Drop · +5 outlets
Daylight adds The Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg Show to podcast roster
The podcast studio continues to expand its slate of celebrity-hosted shows.
Podnews · +2 outlets
Vox Media's Pivot launches newsletter on beehiiv
The hit podcast is extending its brand into a newsletter product.
Yahoo Finance · +1 outlets
Rich Paul absent from Ringer podcast since Oct. 8, appearing just five times this NFL season
The agent's reduced presence on the show has drawn attention amid his broader media ventures.
Awful Announcing · +1 outlets