Diary Of A CEO Becomes Most-Subscribed Podcast on YouTube Charts, Beating Joe Rogan
Steven Bartlett's interview show overtaking Rogan on YouTube's podcast charts marks a shift in which video-first talk formats now lead podcast discovery.
Podnews · +9 outlets
Spotify Brings Podcast Memberships to Australia and Expands Music Quiz
Spotify's rollout of paid podcast memberships in a new market extends direct creator monetization beyond its existing subscription tools.
Women Love Tech · +1 outlets
Podcast Ad Spending Shifts Toward Trusted Hosts, Report Finds
Advertisers increasingly favor host-read placements over programmatic inventory, squeezing shows that cannot sell their own talent.
www.podcastnewsdaily.com · +8 outlets
Sofia Franklyn Revisits Call Her Daddy Split in New Memoir
The former co-host's account of the 2020 split with Alex Cooper revives one of podcasting's most commercially consequential host breakups.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +9 outlets
Apple Services Revenue Hits Record $31.6 Billion but Growth Slows
Apple's services segment, which houses Podcasts and other audio subscriptions, set a record while decelerating.
Variety · +14 outlets
Angel Reese Steps Back From 'Unapologetically Angel' Podcast After WNBA Finals Loss
A marquee athlete-hosted podcast pausing production shows how player-led shows are tied to on-court performance and schedules.
AOL.com · +14 outlets
Giggly Squad's SiriusXM Deal Signals Shift From Podcast Networks to Creator Ecosystems
A hit indie show signing with a satellite radio platform rather than a traditional podcast network illustrates changing deal structures for creators.
Digiday · +2 outlets
Libsyn Adapts to YouTube Shift as Video Podcasting Gains Momentum
The hosting and ad company repositioning around video reflects how much podcast consumption has moved to YouTube.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +1 outlets
Captivate Expands Podcast Monetization With New Ad Marketplace
The host-read ad platform's marketplace launch adds another option for indie publishers seeking demand beyond direct sales.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +3 outlets
Report: Most Podcasts Cannot Sustain Themselves on Ad Revenue Alone
Forbes' analysis underscores the widening gap between top-earning shows and the long tail of podcasts.
Forbes · +2 outlets
Former Sony Music Podcast Executive Emily Rasekh Joins CAA's Creator Division
Talent agencies keep building podcast and creator representation as audio stars seek Hollywood-style dealmaking.
Net Influencer · +1 outlets
Amazon Q3 Earnings Call Omits Music, Podcast and Streaming Mentions
The absence of audio and streaming language in Amazon's investor call raises questions about the priority given to those businesses.
Rainnews
Amelia Dimoldenberg Expands 'Chicken Shop Date' Theatrical Run to New York and Los Angeles
Demand for the one-night-only cinematic event pushed additional screenings in the U.S. after U.K. and Ireland sellouts.
Variety · +3 outlets
Audioboom Shares in Focus as Podcast Ad Demand Builds Into Peak Season
Attention on the podcast ad market's fourth-quarter strength has put the listed publisher back in investor view.
Kalkine Media · +1 outlets
Ad Results Media Builds Beyond Podcast Advertising Agency Model
Jordan Fox's expansion plan reflects consolidation pressure among audio-focused ad agencies as the medium matures.
Ad Age · +10 outlets
Crossover Media Group Partners With The No Snooze Podcast
An indie series landing sales and distribution backing from Crossover shows continued appetite for proven niche shows.
TALKERS magazine · +4 outlets
Report: Podcast Sponsorships Undervalued for Reaching Gen Z Investors and Fitness Audiences
New research argues niche audio audiences outperform standard brand-marketing assumptions.
Net Influencer
The Imperfects Podcast Expands to Full-Length Video on Listnr
The Australian show's move to full video episodes follows the broader video-first shift in podcast consumption.
RadioInfo Australia