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Oct. 26, 2020 iHeartMedia to buy podcast host Voxnest

Voxnest to supply iHeartMedia with dynamic ad insertion and analytics. Captivate unveils AMIE; the Discover Pods Awards finalists; does podcasting …

Oct. 23, 2020 The Allusionist leaves PRX's Radiotopia

A lack of racial diversity leads to Zaltzman leaving the network. Acast to encourage people to vote. Aussie podcast listening …

Oct. 22, 2020 This Porsche comes with Apple Podcasts

We want one. Plus, the iVoox Audience Awards winners; Spotify is most popular podcast app, says new research; and how …

Oct. 20, 2020 Fyre Festival fraudster produces podcast from prison

Google Podcasts is now the third largest podcast app. Spotify removes QAnon podcasts. A new $2.5m-funded podcast subscription company. Visit …

Oct. 20, 2020 The two things that make podcasts unique

And why are podcasts good for advertisers? We're told by some Canadians. And a new, local podcast network for the …

Oct. 19, 2020 Podsights: two ads work better than one

Two ads works better than just the one, even if you bear in mind the additional cost. New shows from …

Oct. 16, 2020 The RIAA shuts two podcasts down for music use

The shows claimed they had the artist's permission. Spotify gets to be a podcast default on Google's speakers; a podcast …

Oct. 15, 2020 Anchor and Spotify launch 'shows with music'

Full tracks in your show - if not your podcast. Spotify and Anchor's new feature is brilliant for people who …

Oct. 14, 2020 The Ambies are coming

The new industry podcast awards. Google has a new thing to help us. Americans are listening to more spoken word. …

Oct. 13, 2020 Libsyn and listener privacy

The hosting company has been aggressive but poor for listener privacy, it appears. Buzzsprout adds transcripts. Podcast Academy to unveil …

Oct. 11, 2020 Proposals for new podcast tags in RSS unveiled

A little less conversation, a little more action: new tags to move our industry forward. And Amazon now owns podcasting …

Oct. 9, 2020 Podcasting on Deezer shows up in another 51 countries

Podfront UK to sell NPR sponsorships; the She Podcasts SuperSquad; podcast privacy and more of Spotify unionizes Visit https://podnews.net/update/more-deezer for …

Oct. 8, 2020 Spotify launches social cards

Captivate adds anti-piracy feature; AudioUK conducts a business census; and Veritonic raises $3.2m Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-social for all the links, and …

Oct. 7, 2020 The stars come out for Podfront

All the stars - Elle Fanning, Sarah Silverman, Tom Webster. And - who is the #1 podcast publisher in the …

Oct. 6, 2020 Anchor's tools make it easy to copy podcasts

You can copy someone else's show, change the show description, and get a full RSS feed hosted at Anchor without …

Oct. 5, 2020 Award-winning investigative journalist Robert Riggs talks to Podnews

How does a real investigative journalist make a podcast? The US listens to more spoken word these days; and the …

Oct. 2, 2020 Deezer posts positive numbers for podcasters

Podcast consumption more than doubles on Deezer year-on-year. Comedy is most popular Visit https://podnews.net/update/deezer-positive for all the links, and to …

Oct. 1, 2020 Google Podcasts Creator Program announces teams

Working with PRX, eleven countries and six languages are represented. Visit https://podnews.net/update/google-podcasts-teams-2020 for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 30, 2020 Happy #internationalpodcastday

Happy International Podcast Day to everyone! Plus, ad-tech vs privacy, how to go Kuku, and a new podcast app Visit …

Sept. 29, 2020 Faking IAB-compliant downloads

Got $210? Got limitless time? Understand the linux terminal? You, too, could fake some download numbers. Visit https://podnews.net/update/iab-fake-news for all …

Sept. 28, 2020 Wondery seeks a buyer

The company reckons it's worth more than $200m. Plus, the podcasting company Apple bought and shut down. Visit https://podnews.net/update/wondery-for-sale for …

Sept. 25, 2020 BBC Sounds goes global

The app begins to roll out everywhere Visit https://podnews.net/update/sounds-global for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 23, 2020 Brené Brown gets two Spotify exclusives

NPR and public radio have 32% of all podcast listening, says research; Spotify tests polls; No Agenda's off Spotify; Budden …

Sept. 23, 2020 How the new Apple Podcasts could impact listening habits

The new app is better for podcast discoverability and engagement. Libsyn's new beta, Overcast's privacy update, and Amazon Music's first …

Sept. 22, 2020 Amanda Palmer launches weekly podcast

Podnews is now available on Siri. A way to identify up to 50% more user agents. The power of podcasting. …

Sept. 21, 2020 FinCEN files investigation is accompanied by a podcast

Landmark financial investigation is accompanied by a podcast series. Joe Rogan says sorry, as do The Doughboys Visit https://podnews.net/update/fincen-files-podcast for …

Sept. 18, 2020 UK's 'Noiser' signed by talent agency WME

Spotify staff up in arms about Rogan, strong debut for AdLarge/cabana, Captivate integrates Podcast Index Visit https://podnews.net/update/wme-gets-noisier for all the …

Sept. 17, 2020 Podcasts on Amazon Music - all you need to know

Auddy launches in the UK; a new podcast app in France; and NPR chooses Chartable Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasts-amazon-music-audible-launch for all the …

Sept. 16, 2020 Jake Shapiro goes to Apple Podcasts

A senior hiring for Apple Podcasts - perhaps they're getting serious. The Webbys open; and updates for iOS14. Visit https://podnews.net/update/jake-shapiro-apple …

Sept. 15, 2020 Joe Rogan's next guest?

Very stable genius. Plus, Spotify hires a dealmaker, and Podsights proves how to make money - advertise on podcasts. Visit …

Sept. 14, 2020 Podcast listeners are listening longer

Podcasts don't compete with music listening, says Spotify Visit https://podnews.net/update/westwood-one-q3-2020-report for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 11, 2020 Kara Swisher's new interview podcast

If a podcast could wear aviators, it's probably this one Visit https://podnews.net/update/kara-swisher-sway for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 10, 2020 NPR makes 'first localised daily news podcast'

The show will have local shows for where you live, as well as the national stories. Visit https://podnews.net/update/daily-localised-podcast for all …

Sept. 9, 2020 US podcast downloads and audience per platform

Spotify is used by a quarter of all US podcast listeners, and Apple by a third, according to new data. …

Sept. 7, 2020 The Podfather launches a new, open podcast directory

Open to everyone, forever: The Podcast Index launches. Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-index-open-directory for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 7, 2020 12% of New Zealanders listen to podcasts every day

Kiwi podcast listeners listen to 1 hour 21 minutes of podcasts every day Visit https://podnews.net/update/new-zealand-podcast-research for all the links, and …

Sept. 4, 2020 More brands than ever are considering podcast advertising

Podcasting advertising to grow at least ten percent this year Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-advertising-growing for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 2, 2020 Song Exploder starts to remove shows

Music licensing costs are an issue - but could Someone have reached out? Visit https://podnews.net/update/song-expensive for all the links, and …

Sept. 1, 2020 Censored? Joe Rogan Experience is missing episodes on Spotify

Not sure who's made that decision. Plus: Adam Curry is making something. Visit https://podnews.net/update/jre-missing-episodes for all the links, and to …

Aug. 31, 2020 Ad revenue 'surging back' to podcasts

Number of advertisers has increased by nearly a fifth Visit https://podnews.net/update/surging-back for all the links, and to subscribe.

Aug. 31, 2020 Podnews launches new, weekly adtech newsletter; Overcast adds dynamic ad warning

Subscribe to Sounds Profitable today Visit https://podnews.net/update/sounds-profitable-launch for all the links, and to subscribe.

Aug. 27, 2020 CK Goldiing explores 'telephobia'

It's the fear of making, or getting, a phone call. Spotify signs some influencers, and APM has an intriguing announcement. …

Aug. 27, 2020 Joe Budden to leave Spotify

Budden has a number of complaints against the company. And, Apple Watch to be removed from podcast stats. Visit https://podnews.net/update/joe-budden-leaves-spotify …

Aug. 26, 2020 Exclusive: the top 100 podcasts in your country on Spotify

From Brazil to Bolivia, we have the data. Plus, Apple rolls out audio searches in more languages. Visit https://podnews.net/update/top-podcasts-on-spotify-in-your-country for …

Aug. 24, 2020 Podcasting: 'more trustworthy than traditional media'

The pandemic means more people listening to podcasts for information, not just entertainment Visit https://podnews.net/update/trusst-in-mee for all the links, and …

Aug. 23, 2020 A new daily cyber security show launches

A daily news briefing show, plus piracy, Podhound, Podchaser and Peacock. Visit https://podnews.net/update/new-cyber-security for all the links, and to subscribe.

Aug. 21, 2020 BRIAN'S ALIVE! - and he's going to release a new bedtime stories podcast

Loudmouth actor to do his own podcast, and we've coded a Google Podcasts helper tool Visit https://podnews.net/update/gordons-alive for all the …

Aug. 20, 2020 More enhancements for Google Podcasts

But it still isn't a default app for Android Visit https://podnews.net/update/google-podcasts-switcher for all the links, and to subscribe.

Aug. 18, 2020 Horses In The Morning celebrates 2,500 shows

3,125 hours behind the microphone for Glenn and Jamie. Plus Aussies, Alitu, and Apple's radio stations. Visit https://podnews.net/update/neighhhhh for all …

Aug. 17, 2020 Spotify launches new Daily Sports playlist

The company has also launched DNC/RNC speeches, and a podcaster-help video series. Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-sports for all the links, and to …

Aug. 16, 2020 Anchor is hosting pirated podcasts

30% of the top podcasts have been copied and also hosted on Anchor, according to our searches Visit https://podnews.net/update/anchor-pirated-podcasts for …

Aug. 14, 2020 Joss Stone launches 'A Cuppa Happy'

The British singer-songwriter launches her own podcast, RedCircle enables host-reads at scale, and some Guinness World Records Visit https://podnews.net/update/a-cuppa-happy for …

Aug. 13, 2020 Amazon changes podcasting terms: delivers worse option

Amazon changes their terms to worse ones. Podcast Radio to crowdfund, and another top 25 list for podcasting Visit https://podnews.net/update/alexa-what-are-you-doing …

Aug. 12, 2020 38 percent of Americans listen to podcasts to improve their mood

Podcasting is good for our mood; more on Anchor's automatic (or not) removals; Bubba The Love Sponge News; and help …

Aug. 11, 2020 Exclusive: Anchor are automatically deleting podcasters, and why

Anchor's automated deletions, the top 30 US podcasts, Apple is broken, iHeart awards iHeart Visit https://podnews.net/update/anchor-deletions for all the links, …

Aug. 10, 2020 How to get your podcast into Amazon

A link to submit your show; congrats to the Podcast Awards nominees; behind the curtain at Podcast Movement Visit https://podnews.net/update/amazon-podcasts-link …

Aug. 7, 2020 Music podcast celebrates India’s neighbours

iHeartRadio sees podcast revenue increase; the surge in sports podcasting; Libsyn's CEO gets a payoff Visit https://podnews.net/update/music-podcast-india for all the …

Aug. 6, 2020 Wonder Media Network signs with WME

A new talent signing, NYT to sell TAL, and Libsyn's CEO resigns Visit https://podnews.net/update/wmn-wow-wme for all the links, and to …

Aug. 5, 2020 Podcasting to hit $1bn in 2021

The forecast is a little lower than the IAB but still pleasing Visit https://podnews.net/update/virtucon-makes-over-nine-billion-dollars-a-year for all the links, and to …

Aug. 4, 2020 Are Anchor podcasters different?

Yes, and no, it appears Visit https://podnews.net/update/anchor-podcast-platform for all the links, and to subscribe.

Aug. 3, 2020 Apple still #1: podcast listening via mobile apps

Spotify is a distant second, say Libsyn Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-no-1-jun-2020 for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 30, 2020 SiriusXM: Simplecast’s price; Pandora’s decline

The company thinks podcasting is in the first inning Visit https://podnews.net/update/pandora-switchoff for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 30, 2020 Spotify: more podcast listening

The amount of podcast listening has doubled year-on-year Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-has-one-and-a-half-million-shows for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 29, 2020 Descript adds Overdub, automated editing, and more

And the most popular podcast names Visit https://podnews.net/update/descript-overdub for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 28, 2020 The Podcast Show 2021 announced in London next May

6,000 attendees will be going, say the organisers Visit https://podnews.net/update/the-podcast-show-london for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 27, 2020 Podcast producer WYN Studio in India gets funding round

The company has already had a #1 hit Visit https://podnews.net/update/wyn-studio-india for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 23, 2020 New comedy shows announced from Will Ferrell and iHeartMedia

One's from big-haired musician Michael Bolton Visit https://podnews.net/update/iheartmedia-will-ferrell for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 23, 2020 The New York Times buys Serial Productions

And Serial's continued success shows the power of the archive Visit https://podnews.net/update/nyt-mail-climp for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 22, 2020 Podcast Movement shifts to a virtual event

Dallas event is cancelled, but a new virtual event is launched Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-movement-2020-cancelled for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 21, 2020 New UK research shows lack of diverse voices

Spotify opens Sound Up in the UK and Ireland Visit https://podnews.net/update/bame-voices for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 19, 2020 Non-English podcast launches overtake English ones

Particular growth in Asia, according to the data Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasting-goes-international for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 17, 2020 Michelle Obama to release show on Spotify

And, more on that Apple daily news podcast Visit https://podnews.net/update/fflotus-podcast for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 16, 2020 Apple makes a new, exclusive, 'podcast'

Though without an RSS feed, it probably isn't a podcast Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-exclusive-podcast for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 15, 2020 Spotify launches in Russia, and launches podcast charts

The Daily is #1 in the US, says the new chart Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-launches-russia-charts for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 14, 2020 US Podcast Ad Revenues grew 48% in 2019

We won't hit a billion this year though. Thanks, Rona! Visit https://podnews.net/update/iab-podcast-ad-market-2019 for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 12, 2020 British Podcast Awards 2020 winners

Brown Girls Do It Too scoops the podcast of the year Visit https://podnews.net/update/british-podcast-awards-2020-winners for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 10, 2020 YouTube listening time falls; and working safely during a pandemic

And Joe Rogan isn't off the platform yet Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-down for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 8, 2020 Spotify signs $20m deal with Omnicom Media Group

Is Spotify going to control the podcast advertising landscape? Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-omnicom-deal for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 8, 2020 Podcast listeners 39% more likely to drive a hybrid

And another podcast app gets bought by Maple Media Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-listeners-drive-hybrids for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 7, 2020 SiriusXM 'to buy Stitcher'

For US$300m apparently Visit https://podnews.net/update/a-stitch-in-time-for-siriusxm for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 5, 2020 Podtrac: NPR back at #1

And a new kids debating podcast Visit https://podnews.net/update/npr-gets-back-to-the-top for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 3, 2020 A record number of new shows: but new releases now in decline

New over 1,250,000 valid podcasts in Apple's directory Visit https://podnews.net/update/up-and-down for all the links, and to subscribe.

July 2, 2020 Spotify gains on Apple worldwide

Hmm. But what's the truth, really? Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-gains-on-apple for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 30, 2020 Resonate Recordings launches a podcast host

And why podcasting could be recession-proof Visit https://podnews.net/update/resonate-recordings-host for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 30, 2020 Spotify adapt 'Sandra' to international markets

First locally-adapted shows, they claim Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-sandra-international for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 28, 2020 BBC launches new podcast unit

It'll be based in Bristol Visit https://podnews.net/update/bbc-new-podcast-unit for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 26, 2020 Cadence13's 'movies for the ear'

and the Listen App launches VIP memberships Visit https://podnews.net/update/c13features-cadence13 for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 25, 2020 PodLP: a new podcast app for the next billion listeners

Over 70 million phones sold in India alone Visit https://podnews.net/update/kaios-podcast-app for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 24, 2020 iHeartMedia and Warner sign co-pro deal for HBO Max

They will make companion podcasts Visit https://podnews.net/update/ihm-warner-hbo-max for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 23, 2020 Podcasts: radio's biggest advertiser

And a rapping KFC fries carton Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasts-radio-advertising for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 21, 2020 Podcasts - do we have a spam problem?

RSS are feeds being scraped for emails Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasting-spam-problem for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 19, 2020 Pandora adds podcast analytics

The service gives demographics and rough location Visit https://podnews.net/update/pandora-podcast-analytics for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 18, 2020 SiriusXM (owner of Pandora and AdsWizz) buys Simplecast

Horizontal consolidation continues, we think Visit https://podnews.net/update/siriusxm-buys-simplecast for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 17, 2020 Reuters Audio launches with half a million audio clips

A clip for everything Visit https://podnews.net/update/reuters-audio-clips-and-stories for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 15, 2020 19.7m people will pay for podcasts in the US

That's 19% of podcast listeners Visit https://podnews.net/update/pay-for-podcasts for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 15, 2020 The podcast app that's eight times bigger than you thought

It's... drumroll... TuneIn. Find out how and why. Visit https://podnews.net/update/eight-times-bigger for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 12, 2020 Are your podcast downloads 5% too high?

That thing on your wrist may be to blame Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-watch-mind-of-its-own for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 11, 2020 Podcast transcripts: should podcasters have control of their own transcript?

And who can help with all of this? Visit https://podnews.net/update/transcripts-who-controls for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 9, 2020 Deezer launches podcasts for Israel

Top and recommended podcasts from Israel and the world Visit https://podnews.net/update/deezer-israel for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 9, 2020 Podhero launches: a new support platform for podcasters

Blubrry now available on AWS Visit https://podnews.net/update/holding-out-for-a-hero for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 8, 2020 Rogan: most popular podcast in the US

And at 2, here's what else you need to knowtoday... Visit https://podnews.net/update/rogan-popular-us for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 5, 2020 More people in Canada listen to podcasts every week than the US

Edison Research releases new data Visit https://podnews.net/update/canadians-love-podcasts-eh for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 4, 2020 Triton Digital: O Assunto is número um in Latin America

The podcast saw 60% more downloads in the new report Visit https://podnews.net/update/o-assunto-number-one for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 3, 2020 Study: many Joe Rogan fans will 'stop listening'

Many more YouTubers, too Visit https://podnews.net/update/rogan-rong-turn for all the links, and to subscribe.

June 2, 2020 A new record for new podcasts

And Majelan pivots away from podcasts Visit https://podnews.net/update/new-podcasts-in-april-2020 for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 31, 2020 Now showing: IMDB now listing podcasts

After a fashion, anyway Visit https://podnews.net/update/imdb-listing-podcasts for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 29, 2020 California listens to more podcasts than any other US state

Must be something to do with Cupertino Visit https://podnews.net/update/california-listens for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 28, 2020 The Podcast Academy names its Board of Governors

Rob Greenlee is Chair; the Board also includes Apple, Spotify, NPR and iHeartMedia Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-academy-board-greenlee for all the links, and …

May 27, 2020 Time to rethink the podcast app?

A new app that won't let you subscribe Visit https://podnews.net/update/rethinking-the-podcast-app for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 26, 2020 iPhone vs Android across the world

Android's twice as big as iPhone Visit https://podnews.net/update/iphone-android for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 24, 2020 Podcasts are coming to Amazon

A new delivery from the company? Visit https://podnews.net/update/amazon-podcasts for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 22, 2020 Captivate gains IAB certified compliant stats

They're the first UK company to gain certification Visit https://podnews.net/update/captivate-iab-certified for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 21, 2020 Blubrry launches private podcasting tools

Secure audio and video for companies and organisations Visit https://podnews.net/update/blubrry-private for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 20, 2020 Joe Rogan signs exclusive deal with Spotify

The deal could be worth $200m Visit https://podnews.net/update/rogan-signs-exclusive-spotify for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 19, 2020 Podcast Addict returns to Google Play: but for how long?

A new Audacity is released - but it's buggy Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-addict-back for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 18, 2020 Google suspends Podcast Addict from Google Play app store

It's the third time this app has been wrongly suspended Visit https://podnews.net/update/google-suspends-competitor for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 15, 2020 Apple to make audio content

Spotify now producing local content, too Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-audio for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 14, 2020 Luminary 'losing $3.5m a month'

And a new feature coming soon on Spotify Visit https://podnews.net/update/luminary-losses for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 13, 2020 Google helps people move away from Google Play Music Podcasts

Are there too many new podcasts, not enough new listeners? Visit https://podnews.net/update/see-ya-wouldnt-wanna-be-ya for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 12, 2020 Majority of Chinese podcast consumers listen every day

A chat app is their #4 app Visit https://podnews.net/update/chinese-podcast-listeners for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 11, 2020 PodcastOne bought by LiveXLive for $18.1m

LiveXLive also renews agreement with iHeartMedia Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcastone-livexlive for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 8, 2020 Podcast Movement 2020 switches to October

And a new podcast database is launched Visit https://podnews.net/update/pm2020-now-october for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 7, 2020 New podcast network aims to sell out

NYT sees podcast ad revenue climb by 30% Visit https://podnews.net/update/fable-folly-network for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 6, 2020 Google launches an analytics - and submission - platform

And the publishers still blocking their podcasts on Google Visit https://podnews.net/update/google-podcasts-manager for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 5, 2020 This American Life wins first Pulitzer Prize for audio reporting

And today's most popular Android podcast app Visit https://podnews.net/update/this-american-life-wins-a-pulitzer for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 4, 2020 We Are Podcast plans 'House Sessions', a networking event while-at-home

And more new podcasts than ever before Visit https://podnews.net/update/wap-network-event for all the links, and to subscribe.

May 1, 2020 Spotify continues to gain on Apple: even in California

And Ireland, and Australia Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-apple-q120 for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 30, 2020 Now, Spotify hits one million podcasts

So soon after Apple Visit https://podnews.net/update/one-million-spotify for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 28, 2020 Podcast promoters are still a thing: we talk to one

We discover all his clients, too Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-promoter-chat for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 28, 2020 This American Life comes to Spotify

Finally Visit https://podnews.net/update/tal-spotify for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 27, 2020 Apple slow to update new episodes (and why it doesn't matter much)

Your subscribers won't be affected Visit https://podnews.net/update/slowly-does-it for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 24, 2020 New UK podcast consumption data shows record listening

34% of people do nothing else while listen to a podcast Visit https://podnews.net/update/rajar-midas-survey-q1-2020 for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 23, 2020 Quibi says 'Quit it' - and tells a fan podcaster to stop

Lawyers are why we can't have nice things Visit https://podnews.net/update/quibi-says-quitit for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 21, 2020 Libsyn: more people using computers to listen

Apple Podcasts are still in the lead Visit https://podnews.net/update/libsyn-consumption-mar20 for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 21, 2020 Get with The Program: advice on promoting a podcast

How this podcast got into New and Noteworthy three times Visit https://podnews.net/update/the-program-podcast-launch for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 19, 2020 There are now over one million podcasts

54% have podfaded Visit https://podnews.net/update/one-million-podcasts for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 17, 2020 TWiT turns 15

The gang is back together Visit https://podnews.net/update/chief-twit for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 16, 2020 Nordic noir - true-crime plagiarism in Sweden

Mordpodden copied plenty from Kakelugnsmordet, a court finds Visit https://podnews.net/update/scandi-copier for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 15, 2020 Reach half of US weekly podcast consumers by buying just 5 networks

A sign of podcasting consolidation? Visit https://podnews.net/update/half-us-podcast-consumers for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 14, 2020 Triton Digital launches new US Podcast Report

NPR is in the lead Visit https://podnews.net/update/us-podcast-report for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 12, 2020 Podcast Addict adds reviews

The app has over half a million ratings, too Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-addict-reviews for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 10, 2020 Magellan: 4 out of 5 comedy podcasts talk COVID

And 1 in 4 of all true-crime shows Visit https://podnews.net/update/magellan-comedy-covid for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 9, 2020 Together Apart focuses on how we get together when we can’t

And another new Google thing Visit https://podnews.net/update/together-apart for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 7, 2020 RØDE's new wireless mics; Google removes old Google Play Music Podcasts from iOS

Is Google finally sorting its podcast offer out? Visit https://podnews.net/update/rode-giveth-google-taketh-away for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 6, 2020 New podcast focuses on the choices ahead

And more consumption data Visit https://podnews.net/update/making-the-call for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 6, 2020 New publishers make it to Podtrac's top 20

WarnerMedia, Slate and Fox News Radio make it to the list Visit https://podnews.net/update/podtrac-publishers for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 2, 2020 Spotify deletes some virus-related episodes

Particularly from alternative health podcasters Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-deletes for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 2, 2020 Plays on the web double as we work from home

New data from German podcast host Podigee Visit https://podnews.net/update/web-players-double for all the links, and to subscribe.

April 1, 2020 Listening vs downloads over the past few weeks

Downloads are down; listening is down more Visit https://podnews.net/update/listening-downloads for all the links, and to subscribe.

March 31, 2020 New RØDECaster Pro firmware released

It includes MP3 export Visit https://podnews.net/update/rodecaster-pro-firmware-211 for all the links, and to subscribe.

March 30, 2020 Podcast downloads are happening later in the day

Half of all podcast publishers say they're making coronavirus podcasts Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-downloads-later for all the links, and to subscribe.

March 27, 2020 AdsWizz automates buying host-read ads

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March 26, 2020 Google Podcasts app launches on iOS: same, but different

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March 25, 2020 Anchor adds remote-recording features to its app

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March 23, 2020 Google Podcasts redesign rolling out

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March 23, 2020 How is the coronavirus affecting podcast downloads?

Seeing a slight drop? Us too. Visit https://podnews.net/update/coronavirus-affecting-podcast-downloads for all the links, and to subscribe.

March 19, 2020 Podcasts now listened to by over 100m Americans every month

37% of US adults listen every month Visit https://podnews.net/update/how-popular-are-podcasts for all the links, and to subscribe.

March 18, 2020 Podcasters react to widespread school closures

Stuck at home? These podcasts might help. Visit https://podnews.net/update/school-closures for all the links, and to subscribe.

March 17, 2020 Tony Phillips joins Broccoli Content as CCO

He joins from the BBC and WNYC Visit https://podnews.net/update/tony-phillips-broccoli-cco for all the links, and to subscribe.

March 16, 2020 Is personalisation coming to Apple Podcasts?

It is, if their job openings are anything to go by Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-personalisation for all the links, and to subscribe.

March 15, 2020 Our Largest Download Day Ever - advertising a podcast

Promo ad-swaps, episode drops and crossovers Visit https://podnews.net/update/largest-download-day-ever for all the links, and to subscribe.

March 13, 2020 The coronavirus’s effect on podcasting

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March 11, 2020 Episode images: the apps that use them

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March 11, 2020 HiStudios changes name and goes independent

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March 10, 2020 COVID-19 podcasts going viral

New podcasts about the virus Visit https://podnews.net/update/covid=19 for all the links, and to subscribe.

March 9, 2020 Gimlet's new Head of Content: and Chartable's new charts

We're finally in a chart, too! Visit https://podnews.net/update/gimlet-chartable for all the links, and to subscribe.

March 5, 2020 ‘A million’ podcasts won’t be playable in Chrome

You're probably okay though Visit https://podnews.net/update/chrome-https-audio for all the links, and to subscribe.

March 4, 2020 75% of Americans are now familiar with podcasting

That's 221 million people Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-familiarity for all the links, and to subscribe.

March 3, 2020 iHeart makes it to the Australian Podcast Ranker

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March 2, 2020 The oldest podcaster in the world? And how can we hit $2bn?

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March 1, 2020 Audio-Technica moves to USB-C

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Feb. 28, 2020 Apple Podcasts reaches over 900,000 shows

50,000 were added in the last 30 days Visit https://podnews.net/update/how-many-podcasts-in-the-world for all the links, and to subscribe.

Feb. 27, 2020 A look at podcasting in Lebanon and Levant

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Feb. 25, 2020 Acast launches Acast Marketplace; iHeartPodcasts come to Australia

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Feb. 25, 2020 Supercast announces $2m of funding; new CEO

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Feb. 23, 2020 Edison Research releases top 10 podcast tracker

Obviously, Joe Rogan is number one Visit https://podnews.net/update/edison-research-top-10-podcast-tracker for all the links, and to subscribe.

Feb. 20, 2020 Podcast advertising 'works way better than TV, print'

Coupon codes are also not very good for measurement, the company says Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-advertising-works for all the links, and to …

Feb. 19, 2020 Spotify listeners prefer comedy; Apple's prefer news

Spotify and Apple also much the same size in Germany Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-entertaining-apple-serious for all the links, and to subscribe.

Feb. 19, 2020 RTÉ launches The Nobody Zone in five languages

Podcast in English, Danish, Spanish, German and Irish Visit https://podnews.net/update/nobody-zone-launches-in-five-languages for all the links, and to subscribe.

Feb. 17, 2020 Podcasting in Egypt: data, and PodFest Cairo

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Feb. 16, 2020 The Podcast Academy launches: the speech, the Q and A, the reaction

A special edition, looking at the reaction and detail of The Podcast Academy Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-academy-launch-coverage for all the links, and …

Feb. 15, 2020 The Podcast Academy: listen to the full announcement and Q and A

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Feb. 14, 2020 Podcast Movement Evolutions under way in LA

HubHopper stop republishing RSS feeds Visit https://podnews.net/update/pme-under-way for all the links, and to subscribe.

Feb. 12, 2020 Conan: podcast success 'greatest surprise of my career'; and more from Podfront

Audioboom wants a buyer, too Visit https://podnews.net/update/conan-obrien-is-surprised for all the links, and to subscribe.

Feb. 11, 2020 Chartable gets certified; another company hijacks podcast feeds

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Feb. 10, 2020 Podcasting world converges on LA

Westwood One release new research Visit https://podnews.net/update/los-angeles-ca-podfront for all the links, and to subscribe.

Feb. 9, 2020 How to advertise your podcast with paid ads

Andy Bowers leaves Megaphone; Podcast Radio to launch tomorrow Visit https://podnews.net/update/advertise-podcast-paid for all the links, and to subscribe.

Feb. 7, 2020 Google Podcasts adds a front page, and podcast search, to the web

Google Play Music Podcasts to close later in 2020, say reports Visit https://podnews.net/update/google-podcasts-desktop for all the links, and to subscribe.

Feb. 6, 2020 Spotify buys The Ringer, podcast listening up 200%

Wondery caught copying clips; a top podcast isn't a podcast Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-ringer-wondery-attribution for all the links, and to subscribe.

Feb. 5, 2020 Another podcast host gets IAB Certification

Podkite adds episode Kitelinks; and the 29 power players of podcasting Visit https://podnews.net/update/empire-streaming-certification for all the links, and to subscribe.

Feb. 4, 2020 The podcasters who earn the most

Somethin'Else and Sony Music Entertainment do a deal Visit https://podnews.net/update/who-earns-money-from-podcasting for all the links, and to subscribe.

Feb. 3, 2020 How you should advertise your podcast

Overcast rebuilds Voice Boost Visit https://podnews.net/update/advertising-your-podcast for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 31, 2020 BBC sees significant growth in podcast plays on BBC Sounds

The number of plays has doubled in-app, they say Visit https://podnews.net/update/bbc-sounds-growth for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 30, 2020 Why women are fascinated with true crime

Spotify gets five new true-crime shows Visit https://podnews.net/update/true-crime-podcasts for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 29, 2020 PodcastOne podcasts are now on Spotify

Daily Drive quietly launches in Australia, too Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcastone-spotify-partnership for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 28, 2020 Captivate launches a 'full transparency mode' privacy initiative

Also launches Privacy Policy for Listeners Visit https://podnews.net/update/captivate-full-transparency-mode for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 27, 2020 MTV to release five new podcasts

That ain't working - that's the way you do it Visit https://podnews.net/update/mtv-podcasts for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 24, 2020 The Pod Village at the European Radio Show impresses

Mais oui Visit https://podnews.net/update/pod-village for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 23, 2020 Podcast listening without the app

Serial is also for sale Visit https://podnews.net/update/podinstall-launches for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 21, 2020 Apple vs Spotify: the #1, according to the data, is...

We have an answer! Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-vs-spotify-the-data for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 20, 2020 Breaker gets a redesign for simplicity and discoverability

You can also use it without an account Visit https://podnews.net/update/breaker-redesigned for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 20, 2020 iHeart Podcast Awards winners and new UK podcast data

The Dropout wins Podcast of the Year Visit https://podnews.net/update/iheart-2020-winners for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 16, 2020 How the Apple Podcast Charts work: the patent

Yep - subscriptions, not downloads. Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-chart-patent for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 16, 2020 Can anyone list your podcast without asking?

Is consent optional? Visit https://podnews.net/update/can-anyone-list for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 15, 2020 Now, MIDiA claims Spotify is #1 for podcasts, kind of

Except the data looks flawed Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-beats-apple-podcasts-kind-of for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 14, 2020 Luminary unveils new, lower, pricing

The service could now cost as little as $2.99 a month. Visit https://podnews.net/update/luminary-pricing-change for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 13, 2020 The Australian Podcast Awards to return for 2020

The event moves from May to early November Visit https://podnews.net/update/aussie-podcast-awards-return for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 10, 2020 How Italians listen to podcasts

Spotify ad targeting is 'violation of privacy' says Mossberg Visit https://podnews.net/update/italian-podcast-listeners for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 9, 2020 Spotify launches targeted podcast advertising

Half of US adults use voice assistants Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-targeted-advertising for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 7, 2020 Morgan Stanley: Spotify is now #1 podcast platform, beating Apple

Apple wants you to swear Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-beats-apple-in-us for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 7, 2020 US Library of Congress starts archiving podcasts

Parcast names their podcasts the best names Visit https://podnews.net/update/congress-archiving for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 6, 2020 Podchaser launches recommendation sharing service

And another new podcast discovery website Visit https://podnews.net/update/podchaser-recommendations for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 2, 2020 Darknet Diaries shares statistics for 2019; Procast adds donate buttons

Chinese podcast really an audiobook? Visit https://podnews.net/update/darknet-diaries-stats-2019 for all the links, and to subscribe.

Jan. 1, 2020 A new chinese government podcast

Made by the government in Guizhou Province Visit https://podnews.net/update/guizhou-province for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 31, 2019 New Year, new privacy laws

Find out if they will matter for your podcast Visit https://podnews.net/update/ccpa-podcasters for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 30, 2019 A new way to get ratings

Castro lets you pay to promote Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-ratings-website for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 29, 2019 iHeartRadio launches a third all-podcast station

It's in a very eerie location Visit https://podnews.net/update/ihm-podcast-channel-3 for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 26, 2019 Podcasting in the UAE: a new report

Plus, good examples of branded podcasts Visit https://podnews.net/update/uae-podcasting for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 25, 2019 Apple Podcasts grew podcast listening most in 2019

Spotify also responsible for the growth of the medium Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-growth for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 24, 2019 Ratings and reviews do not affect ranking in Apple Podcasts

Here's proof Visit https://podnews.net/update/ratings-reviews for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 23, 2019 Is anyone reading your Patreon posts?

Probably not. Plus, Brit podcasts doled out dosh. Visit https://podnews.net/update/patreon-posts-not-being-read for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 22, 2019 The Daily Show launches a new podcast; Podfollow celebrates growth

The Daily Show Podcast Universe launches in January Visit https://podnews.net/update/daily-show-universe for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 20, 2019 Triton Digital to produce a US podcast ranker

A new CEO for Audible and Audioboom Visit https://podnews.net/update/triton-digital-us-ranker for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 19, 2019 Libsyn restricts publishers from using some analytics

Podtrac revise their top podcasts list after our story yesterday Visit https://podnews.net/update/libsyn-bans-podsights for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 18, 2019 EXCLUSIVE: A new entry in the Podtrac podcast charts - why it isn't all it seems

The figures include people who didn't play the podcast at all Visit https://podnews.net/update/podtrac-hot-hollywood-numbers for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 17, 2019 Now Spotify is beating Apple Podcasts in Canada

The US listens to comedy the most Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-beating-apple-in-canada for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 16, 2019 Amazon's Alexa gets podcasts from Apple and Spotify

in the US, at least Visit https://podnews.net/update/alexa-podcasts for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 13, 2019 Spotify helps new listeners discover podcasts

Google Podcasts also adds a recommended episodes tab for some people Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-topics for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 11, 2019 ART19 launches in Korea

Three videos from a recent conference on podcasting Visit https://podnews.net/update/art19-korea-launch for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 10, 2019 Podcast predictions for 2020

And there are now over 800,000 podcasts in Apple Podcasts Visit https://podnews.net/update/predictions-2020 for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 10, 2019 National Lampoon first on Spotify; how popular is AAC audio in podcasts?

Plus - is podcasting going AAC? Visit https://podnews.net/update/national-lampoon-spotify-first for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 9, 2019 David Pakman says he's being 'bullied into sharing your data'

He's wrong Visit https://podnews.net/update/david-pakman-claims for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 6, 2019 Podcasts are getting shorter

Robert Krulwich is retiring Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasts-getting-shorter for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 4, 2019 Spotify gives podcasters 2019 Wrapped; and is podcasting going to get smart in 2020?

The Daily is 11% advertising, says research Visit https://podnews.net/update/2019-unwrapped for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 4, 2019 Podcorn, a new self-service ad platform, launches

and Boomtown launches Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcorn-launches-plus-boomtown for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 3, 2019 News podcasts grow; Spotify's most popular podcasts; and the company accused of podcasting click-fraud

Also, SoundCloud. Visit https://podnews.net/update/news-spoti-fraud for all the links, and to subscribe.

Dec. 2, 2019 1-in-4 frequent podcast listeners tip their favourite shows

Whooshkaa signs another Malaysian broadcaster Visit https://podnews.net/update/tipping-canada-eh for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 29, 2019 Fresh Air Production wins UK production company of the year

You, yes you, can be Joe Rogan Visit https://podnews.net/update/fresh-air-apa19 for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 28, 2019 DAX unveils new publishers and multi-platform measurement

Happy Thanksgiving Special Edition Visit https://podnews.net/update/dax-publishers-measurement for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 26, 2019 Apple Podcasts responsible for 58% of podcast downloads

Pocket Casts doesn't appear to have increased much after going free Visit https://podnews.net/update/libsyn-oct19 for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 26, 2019 CBC/Radio-Canada sign with Acast; Syed appeal denied

A privacy symposium to be held in New York NY in February Visit https://podnews.net/update/cbc-acast-syed-appeal for all the links, and to …

Nov. 25, 2019 A gambling company is one of US podcasting's top advertisers

The French try to measure podcasting in a crazy-ridiculous way Visit https://podnews.net/update/draftkings-podcast-advertising for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 22, 2019 Subscription data: US podcasts rule the world

Apple podcast listeners more liberal; Android podcast listeners lean to the right Visit https://podnews.net/update/us-podcasts-across-uk-australia for all the links, and to …

Nov. 21, 2019 Acast launches new podcast host, Acast Open

The Joe Rogan Experience is the most popular US podcast, says new research Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-open-launch for all the links, and …

Nov. 20, 2019 LA Times and Wondery launch new true-crime podcast

Libsyn gets passthrough for Spotify Visit https://podnews.net/update/detective-trapp for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 19, 2019 Spotify adds personalised podcast playlist

And Gumball launches, a podcast advertising marketplace Visit https://podnews.net/update/your-daily-podcasts-spotify for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 18, 2019 Netflix launches a podcast for The Crown

How many podcast episodes were published in 2018? Visit https://podnews.net/update/the-crown-netflix for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 15, 2019 Inside the iHeart Podcast Awards nominations

Apple's email yesterday contained an error, too Visit https://podnews.net/update/inside-the-iheart-podcast-awards-nominations for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 14, 2019 Is podcasting replacing radio?

Apple writes to us all again Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasting-replacing-radio for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 13, 2019 Podcast Radio to launch in London

Podcasts are also now on Pandora's web and desktop apps Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-radio-to-launch for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 12, 2019 63% of the world's smartphones run Android

Forever Dog go Sticher Premium Visit https://podnews.net/update/63-percent-android for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 10, 2019 Spreaker Prime: $1m in podcast ad revenue in first three months

75% of 16-39 year-olds in Asia-Pacific listen to podcasts Visit https://podnews.net/update/spreaker-prime-million for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 8, 2019 Adobe demonstrates automatic de-umming

Anchor launches easier podcast trailers Visit https://podnews.net/update/um-er-um-uh-gone for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 7, 2019 Deezer adds a dedicated podcast hub to their app

And a new podcast ranker for the Netherlands Visit https://podnews.net/update/deezer-podcast-hub for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 6, 2019 Manoush Zomorodi to host TED Radio Hour

New spoken word audio report to be released Visit https://podnews.net/update/zomorodi-ted-radio-hour for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 4, 2019 Brazil: the world's number two for podcast listening

Audible UK announces Audio Production Grant winners Visit https://podnews.net/update/brazil-number-2 for all the links, and to subscribe.

Nov. 4, 2019 Podcasting to be $1bn media market next year

TuneIn lose an important court case Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasting-billion for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 31, 2019 Netflix to launch an original scripted podcast with Spotify

Literally the Netflix of podcasting Visit https://podnews.net/update/netflix-launches-podcast for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 31, 2019 Podcasts in HBO's new app, and in a new kids app from Spotify

And Podcast Addict's revenue, kind of Visit https://podnews.net/update/hbo-podcasts-spotify-kids for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 30, 2019 Voxnest: Spotify conquers Europe for podcasting

The company has also partnered with a Euro ad insertion company Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-conquers-europe for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 29, 2019 Glow drops charges for listener support; Audacity not for Catalina after all; unusual terms and conditions

The podcast host that won't let you make money without upgrading Visit https://podnews.net/update/glow-charges-dropped for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 28, 2019 Audacity's new update for Catalina; and RAIN Summit Europe tickets

Jonas Woost moves to Pacific Content Visit https://podnews.net/update/audacity-catalina-rain-summit for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 25, 2019 Luminary gets a new CEO

PRX's marketing secrets Visit https://podnews.net/update/luminary-gets-a-new-ceo for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 24, 2019 A podcast gets archived by the British Library

And all the microphone comparisons you want Visit https://podnews.net/update/british-library for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 22, 2019 PodcastOne's Super Listeners study released

Super Listeners also love public radio, it seems Visit https://podnews.net/update/super-listeners-study for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 22, 2019 Women listen longer; and 'What A Day' to launch on Monday

IAB's revenue figures shows good increases for digital audio Visit https://podnews.net/update/women-listen-longer for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 21, 2019 The Podchaser Feed: a new way to discover podcasts

A new podcast monitoring service also launches Visit https://podnews.net/update/podchaser-feed-launch-tveye for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 18, 2019 Australia: new podcast research and a podcast ranker

And more news from Australia Visit https://podnews.net/update/australia-podcast-ranker for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 17, 2019 Spreaker is now using IAB Certified numbers; and podcast listeners love their advertisers

CNN launches internal podcast unit CNN Audio Visit https://podnews.net/update/spreaker-iab for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 16, 2019 Choose-your-own adventure fiction podcast launches

Eight different endings. To their podcast, not this one. Visit https://podnews.net/update/choose-your-own for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 15, 2019 Podcast consumption in Germany: new study released

Also data from the UK shows podcast listening has doubled in two years Visit https://podnews.net/update/infinite-dial-germany-2019 for all the links, and …

Oct. 14, 2019 Radio Sodoma tops the charts in Finland; introducing 'microcasts'

OzPod releases all its audio Visit https://podnews.net/update/radio-sodoma-ozpod-audio for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 11, 2019 International Podcast Association shares interim survey results

Best practice and a resource directory are most wanted by podcasters Visit https://podnews.net/update/ipa-stats for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 10, 2019 ShePodcasts LIVE to stream live with Podbean Live

Podchaser has three million podcast credits in its database Visit https://podnews.net/update/shepodcasts-live-no-really-live for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 8, 2019 'Your Daily Drive' comes to Spotify in Germany

Luminary's launch has claimed a casualty. Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-daily-drive-germany for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 8, 2019 Apple Podcasts demonstrate 'Browse By Hosts And Guests'; changes at Libsyn

None of the data is in RSS Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-hosts-guests for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 7, 2019 British Podcast Awards launch a £50,000 funding scheme

and Audioboom's latest financials Visit https://podnews.net/update/bpa-funding-scheme for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 4, 2019 Libsyn now hosts 67,000 shows; but CFO resigns

A special shareholder's meeting is set for November 8th Visit https://podnews.net/update/libsyn-resignations-and-records for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 2, 2019 Owen Grover on the demise of Apple, and being cautious of Spotify

He also is clear about whether they will share user data. Visit https://podnews.net/update/grover-ozpod for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 2, 2019 Apple is removing 260 podcasts a day

Goodness. Visit https://podnews.net/update/260-removals-a-day for all the links, and to subscribe.

Oct. 1, 2019 Podcast Alarm allows you to wake up to something different

...and Deezer is getting serious Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-alarm for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 30, 2019 The Messengers: free podcast documentary movie to celebrate International Podcast Day

Happy International Podcast Day! Visit https://podnews.net/update/messengers-watch-free for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 27, 2019 55% of podcast fans have bought something advertised on a podcast

and the Evening Standard to start a daily podcast Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-fans-buy-stuff for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 26, 2019 UK newspapers pass off podcast interview as their own

UK newspapers? Grubby thievery? Surely not. Visit https://podnews.net/update/uk-newspapers-nick-stuff for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 25, 2019 Branded podcasts 'more effective than TV'

They also out-perform radio ads Visit https://podnews.net/update/bbc-global-news-branded-podcasts for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 24, 2019 'Stuff' rises to #2 in Podtrac chart, and a positive podcast for prisoners

They have a captive audience... Visit https://podnews.net/update/podtrac-chart-aug for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 23, 2019 True-crime podcast 'plagiarised' by newspaper; actors love audio drama podcasts

Like Crime Junkie, but completely the other way round Visit https://podnews.net/update/darknet-diaries-quoted for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 20, 2019 Think most podcasts are downloaded before playing? Think again

Turns out you're probably streaming this Visit https://podnews.net/update/downloads-vs-streams for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 19, 2019 Descript’s Podcast Studio launches: we try it out

You can watch on YouTube. Visit https://podnews.net/update/descript-tryout for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 18, 2019 The Pocket Casts podcast app is now free

Good news for decent podcast app lovers Visit https://podnews.net/update/pocket-casts-free for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 17, 2019 Podcoin app to close next week

Giving away money isn't a business plan, it turns out Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcoin-closes-shock for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 16, 2019 NPR: podcasting revenue bigger than radio in 2020

Podcasting also responsible for NPR being profitable Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasting-bigger-than-radio for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 13, 2019 Brexitcast filmed for TV

There's a 'faces for radio' joke here which we won't do Visit https://podnews.net/update/brexitcast-on-tv for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 12, 2019 RSS tool falls over; hundreds of podcasts fall offline

FeedPress was off for at least six hours Visit https://podnews.net/update/feedpress-downtime for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 11, 2019 Listening to podcasts on the web is increasing

Both Apple and Google seeing more plays Visit https://podnews.net/update/web-traffic for all the links, and to subscribe.

Sept. 9, 2019 40% of new podcasts are hosted by women

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Sept. 9, 2019 Podcasting workshop to be held in Jamaica, and new Spotify hirings

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