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For Wondery And SiriusXM, Spending Big Isn't The Same As Thinking Big | Defector

Wondery's $100 million deal for the New Heights podcast highlights the disconnect between high-stakes investments and the declining economic realities in podcasting.

The Best Podcasts of 2024

Some beloved podcasts found new homes despite the loss of many due to budget cuts.
Investigative series like "Elon's Spies" shed light on power dynamics and personal conflicts in the tech industry.
Classical podcasts like "This American Life" continue to address contemporary societal issues creatively.

For Wondery And SiriusXM, Spending Big Isn't The Same As Thinking Big | Defector

Wondery's $100 million deal for the New Heights podcast highlights the disconnect between high-stakes investments and the declining economic realities in podcasting.

The Best Podcasts of 2024

Some beloved podcasts found new homes despite the loss of many due to budget cuts.
Investigative series like "Elon's Spies" shed light on power dynamics and personal conflicts in the tech industry.
Classical podcasts like "This American Life" continue to address contemporary societal issues creatively.
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from The Bootstrapped Founder
1 month ago

Running Lean at Scale

Podscan reduced its database size significantly, highlighting a strategic shift in resource management and scaling for profitability.
#business-development

PodcastOne Appoints Jim Lally Head of Business Development - Podcaster News

Jim Lally joins PodcastOne to enhance business development and expand sales and publishing synergies.

Podspace's Expansion Welcomes New Hire Aiming For International Growth - Podcaster News

Lotten Skeppstedt appointed as Director of Platform Services at Podspace, leading the commercial podcast scene in Sweden towards internationalization.

PodcastOne Appoints Jim Lally Head of Business Development - Podcaster News

Jim Lally joins PodcastOne to enhance business development and expand sales and publishing synergies.

Podspace's Expansion Welcomes New Hire Aiming For International Growth - Podcaster News

Lotten Skeppstedt appointed as Director of Platform Services at Podspace, leading the commercial podcast scene in Sweden towards internationalization.
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2 months ago

Sex secrets, tummy tips and more terrible advice from women's mags

AI technology like Google NotebookLM can create convincing audio content, blurring the lines with human-produced podcasts.
#nordic-market

Podspace Recruits Trio Of Industry Veterans For Expansion - Podcaster News

Podspace is expanding internationally and strengthening its team with key hires, including industry veterans from Spotify.

Perfect Day Media Joins PodX Group - Podcaster News

PodX Group acquires Perfect Day Media to strengthen its position in the international podcast market and enhance its content production capabilities.

Podspace Recruits Trio Of Industry Veterans For Expansion - Podcaster News

Podspace is expanding internationally and strengthening its team with key hires, including industry veterans from Spotify.

Perfect Day Media Joins PodX Group - Podcaster News

PodX Group acquires Perfect Day Media to strengthen its position in the international podcast market and enhance its content production capabilities.
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#audience-growth

Travis Albritton Joins Amaze Media Labs As Head of Marketing - Podcaster News

Travis Albritton joins Amaze Media Labs as Head of Marketing
Focus on audience lift services and branded content.

AMP Set To Welcome Marques Pfaff As Partner - Podcaster News

Marques Pfaff joins AMP as a partner, bringing expertise in podcast monetization and audience growth, effective August 19.

Travis Albritton Joins Amaze Media Labs As Head of Marketing - Podcaster News

Travis Albritton joins Amaze Media Labs as Head of Marketing
Focus on audience lift services and branded content.

AMP Set To Welcome Marques Pfaff As Partner - Podcaster News

Marques Pfaff joins AMP as a partner, bringing expertise in podcast monetization and audience growth, effective August 19.
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SiriusXM is launching a standalone podcast subscription service

SiriusXM launched a standalone podcast subscription service called SiriusXM Podcasts+ for a premium listening experience.

RAIN Notes: Tuesday, July 30

Acast collaborates with Sunglass Hut for in-store experience.
Joni Deutsch promoted to Senior VP at The Podglomerate.
John Goforth departs Magellan AI to return to publishing roots.

LiSTNR Is Australia's No.1 Sales Network For 22nd Time - Podcaster News

Australian Podcast Ranker shows LiSTNR network's continued success with top podcasts like Hamish & Andy and It's A Lot with Abbie Chatfield.

With YouTube Booming, Podcast Creators Get Camera-Ready

Podcast industry is evolving to include video supplements alongside audio content.

Spotify exits the IAB; podcasting particularly affected; a signal of extraordinay self-sufficiency - RAIN News

Spotify is no longer represented on the IAB's list of compliant podcast companies, showcasing a bold move towards self-sufficiency.

RAIN Notes: Tuesday, April 9 - RAIN News

Public radio's financial perils and lack of presence in the radio business thought sphere are highlighted.
FCC's ruling allows radio stations to use FM boosters for geo-targeted content for limited durations; benefits are emphasized with potential concerns about interference.
#podcasts

Why media companies are pushing podcasts at SXSW 'Trojan-horse style'

Media companies prioritize podcasts at SXSW for new advertisers.
Mixed opinions on the sales opportunity for podcasters at SXSW.

Podcasting reaches for 100M weekly listeners: Infinite Dial 2024 (Edison Research) - RAIN News

Podcast listening is up
Download counts ≠ listening metrics.

Why media companies are pushing podcasts at SXSW 'Trojan-horse style'

Media companies prioritize podcasts at SXSW for new advertisers.
Mixed opinions on the sales opportunity for podcasters at SXSW.

Podcasting reaches for 100M weekly listeners: Infinite Dial 2024 (Edison Research) - RAIN News

Podcast listening is up
Download counts ≠ listening metrics.
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Bill Maher expands podcast operation with a controversial host

Andrew Huberman's podcast Huberman Lab is highly popular, ranking in the top 15 on Spotify and Apple Podcasts with significant global reach.
New York Magazine published a controversial profile of Andrew Huberman, focusing on his personal life and the culture of bro podcasts.

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Ana Karina Quiroz appointed Head of Podcasts at Amazon Music
Eric Nuzum shares insight on podcasting hit-making

Vulture's Good One Podcast to Give Birth to Adorable Docuspecial Baby

Podcast Good One is transitioning to a TV docuspecial with comedian Mike Birbiglia
The docuspecial titled Good One: A Show About Jokes follows the development of new material post The Old Man and the Pool show.

Fewer podcasts; more episodes -- a productive 2023 - RAIN News

Fewer new podcasts launched in 2023 compared to previous years.
Podcast output in terms of episodes continues to increase despite the decline in new podcast launches.
#on-air-fest

'On Air' podcast fest 2024 lineup: Seth Meyers, Laurie Anderson, Norah Jones, Adam Green, Lemon Twigs, more

The 2024 On Air Fest podcast festival will take place from February 28 to March 1 at the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn.
The festival will feature live tapings of big-name podcasts and panel discussions on the podcast industry.

Ira Glass is coming to Hot Pod Summit

Ira Glass will be speaking at Hot Pod Summit
Amrita Khalid will moderate a panel at Hot Pod Summit
Nick Quah will be interviewing Stephen Dubner at On Air Fest

'On Air' podcast fest 2024 lineup: Seth Meyers, Laurie Anderson, Norah Jones, Adam Green, Lemon Twigs, more

The 2024 On Air Fest podcast festival will take place from February 28 to March 1 at the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn.
The festival will feature live tapings of big-name podcasts and panel discussions on the podcast industry.

Ira Glass is coming to Hot Pod Summit

Ira Glass will be speaking at Hot Pod Summit
Amrita Khalid will moderate a panel at Hot Pod Summit
Nick Quah will be interviewing Stephen Dubner at On Air Fest
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What Will Podcasting Look Like This Year?

The podcast industry is facing major questions about its future, including the impact of YouTube, artificial intelligence, and alternatives to the current podcasting model.
There is uncertainty about whether the podcast industry has hit rock bottom, with some companies and publishers actually improving their positions over the past year.

Podchaser Leads The Pack in G2's Winter 2024 Media and Influencer Targeting Index

Podchaser Pro has been recognized as a leader in the G2 Media and Influencer Targeting Relationship Index.
The recognition highlights Podchaser Pro's excellence in delivering high-value data and insights to clients in the podcast industry.

Steve Goldstein: The Truth About Podcasting's Measurement Makeover - RAIN News

Apple's update to iOS 17 reflects the industry's preference for credibility over inflated podcast download numbers.
The podcast industry supported Apple's change to uphold the integrity of metrics advertisers see.

How Pod Digital Media Leverages Innovation to Deliver Meaningful Connections for Brands | Entrepreneur

Embrace awkwardness to make new connections at networking events.

RAIN Notes: Monday, July 15

AI is transforming ad campaign execution and creative processes.

"This American Life" leaves NYT for NPR; slims ad load

This American Life shifts ad sales to National Public Media, offering one midroll sponsorship per episode voiced by Ira Glass.
#reggie-risseeuw

RAIN Notes: Wednesday, June 12

Reggie Risseeuw joins AMP ownership group.
Reduced production budgets in podcasting industry.
Edison Research presents UK Podcast Consumer 2024 webinar.

Reggie Risseeuw Joins Amplitude Media Partners Ownership Group - Podcaster News

Reggie Risseeuw joins Amplitude Media Partners ownership group to enhance podcaster revenue through demand solutions.

RAIN Notes: Wednesday, June 12

Reggie Risseeuw joins AMP ownership group.
Reduced production budgets in podcasting industry.
Edison Research presents UK Podcast Consumer 2024 webinar.

Reggie Risseeuw Joins Amplitude Media Partners Ownership Group - Podcaster News

Reggie Risseeuw joins Amplitude Media Partners ownership group to enhance podcaster revenue through demand solutions.
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