Netflix hires former Apple executive Steve Wilson to lead its podcast content acquisition and business build-out
Netflix is staffing up a podcast unit, signaling a push into audio content and acquisitions beyond its video core.
Barrett Media · +14 outlets
Spotify adds podcast Q&A, memberships and personal audio features
Spotify is expanding creator monetization and interactive podcast tools as it competes for listener engagement.
ChannelLife Australia · +14 outlets
YouTube Q3 ad revenue growth slows to 9%, reaching $11.2 billion as Alphabet misses estimates
Slower YouTube ad growth reflects broader pressure on digital ad spend as Alphabet fell short of expectations.
Variety · +13 outlets
Beehiiv launches dynamically inserted podcast advertising tools with no minimum download requirement
Beehiiv is pushing into podcast ad tech to let creators of any size monetize, challenging established podcast ad networks.
Net Influencer · +5 outlets
Acast reports record Q3 results powered by North American growth
The podcast company's results point to strengthening podcast ad demand in North America.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +7 outlets
MeidasTouch takes its podcast network to streaming TV with a 24/7 news channel
The progressive network's move shows podcast brands expanding into always-on video distribution.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +6 outlets
Podnews reports Spreaker is enabling wholesale copyright theft for podcasts
The report raises concerns about podcast hosting platforms facilitating unauthorized copying and monetization of shows.
Podnews · +1 outlets
Podcast ad spending shifts toward trusted hosts, per new industry analysis
Advertisers are favoring host-read and brand-safe placements over programmatic buys.
Insideradio.com · +7 outlets
Triton Digital executes first pure agentic AI media sale, claiming an audio-industry first
Automated ad transactions reaching audio could reshape how podcast inventory is bought and sold.
Rainnews · +1 outlets
New database aims to answer who is buying podcast ads
The launch of a podcast sponsorship database and buyer data reflects growing demand for ad transparency.
Insideradio.com · +1 outlets
Podcast subscribers who use audio benefits churn at less than half the rate of those who do not, analysis finds
The finding suggests bundled audio perks are a meaningful retention lever for podcast subscription businesses.
Net Influencer · +4 outlets
Fox Noticias launches daily Spanish news updates and a new podcast
The Spanish-language expansion reflects growing investment in Hispanic audio news audiences.
TheDesk.net · +5 outlets
Trisha Paytas shares biggest revelations in Jay Shetty interview, including unreleased Frenemies finale
The interview revives attention on one of YouTube's most-discussed creator feuds.
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WWE to debut first-ever Spanish-language podcast, WWE Ahora
Wrestling's biggest promotion is extending its Spanish-language audio strategy.
WWE · +5 outlets
Vox Media taps economic commentator Kyla Scanlon for a new video podcast
Vox is pairing a creator-economy voice with its podcast brand and expanding onto beehiiv newsletters.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +7 outlets
Travis Kelce's $100 million-plus podcast deal and Tru Kolors collection spotlight his business empire
Athlete podcast deals and apparel lines illustrate how sports stars monetize personal brands.
The Times of India · +1 outlets
Mashable explains the H3 Podcast fallout involving Ethan and Hila Klein
Coverage of the H3 podcast controversy highlights the creator drama drawing broad audience attention.
Mashable · +1 outlets
Amelia Dimoldenberg's final Chicken Shop Date series to screen in theaters
The one-night cinema event marks the end of a 12-year run for the YouTube interview franchise.
Variety · +1 outlets