The Diary of a CEO overtakes Joe Rogan as YouTube's most-subscribed podcast
Steven Bartlett's interview show now leads YouTube's podcast charts, displacing Joe Rogan's long-held top spot as video podcasting grows.
Podnews · +9 outlets
Podcast ad spending shifts toward trusted hosts as networks face pressure
New reports show advertisers consolidating spend around established host-read shows, a shift that squeezes smaller podcasts that rely on programmatic ad revenue
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +4 outlets
Libsyn adapts strategy as video podcasting gains momentum
The hosting and monetization company is repositioning around video podcasting as YouTube's dominance reshapes how shows are distributed and consumed.
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Ausha expands automatic monetization to podcasters worldwide with SoundCast
The French podcast host is extending its dynamic ad insertion program internationally, widening access to automated monetization for independent creators.
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Captivate launches new ad marketplace for podcast monetization
The podcast hosting platform is adding a marketplace to connect publishers and advertisers, joining a wave of companies building direct-sales tools.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +3 outlets
Sofia Franklyn revisits Call Her Daddy split in new memoir
The former co-host's book revisits the 2021 breakup of one of the most commercially successful podcasts, a split that reshaped the show's ownership.
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +7 outlets
Emily Rasekh, former Sony Music podcast executive, joins CAA's creator division
The hire signals continued convergence between podcast audio talent and the broader creator representation business at major agencies.
Net Influencer · +1 outlets
Angel Reese steps back from Unapologetically Angel podcast after WNBA Finals loss
The WNBA star is pausing her show following the Atlanta Dream's Finals defeat, one of the highest-profile athlete podcasts in the league.
AOL.com · +6 outlets
Steven Bartlett's Flightcast automates YouTube-to-Spotify podcast distribution
The tool automates republishing video content as audio to Spotify, part of wider efforts to reduce friction in cross-platform podcast distribution.
Net Influencer · +4 outlets
UK RAJAR data shows large majority of population listens to radio weekly
The Q3 survey of 51.2 million adults finds radio retains broad weekly reach, a benchmark for the audio market podcasts compete in.
Rainnews · +14 outlets
Audioboom rides podcast ad boom into peak season
The London-listed podcast company is positioned to benefit from seasonal advertising demand, with investors watching its Q4 performance.
Kalkine Media · +3 outlets
Crossover Media Group partners with The No Snooze Podcast
The indie show lands a sales and representation deal as small podcasts seek network partners to grow ad revenue.
Podnews · +4 outlets
Democrats run more anti-tech ads amid AI boom, Semafor reports
The shift in campaign messaging reflects rising voter anxiety about AI and technology's influence heading into the midterms.
Semafor · +1 outlets
iHeartPodcasts and Acast return with season 2 of Camp Shame
The audio documentary series gets a second season under the iHeartPodcasts and Acast Productions partnership.
iHeartMedia, Inc. · +1 outlets
Vance urges Christian podcast listeners in Colorado to vote
The vice president made the appeal on a right-wing Christian podcast during the midterm campaign's final stretch.
Colorado Times Recorder · +1 outlets
'The Dropout' podcast listening surges amid renewed Theranos film buzz
The ABC News podcast is seeing a fresh wave of listens tied to theatrical interest in the Theranos story.
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Amazon Q3 investor call omits music, podcast and streaming mentions
The absence of audio terms in the transcribed earnings call draws notice as observers track Amazon's shifting audio strategy.
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Irish Rugby launches official podcast, joins Sport Social Network
The governing body's new show joins a sports podcast network, part of a broader trend of teams and leagues launching owned audio.
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