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4 mins #2098 Jun 11, 25

“Overblown”: YouTube is not dominating podcasting

It's time to tone down the discourse, says research firm. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance BenchmarksFor the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments.Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-dominating-podcasting for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

6 mins #2097 Jun 10, 25

Apple’s announcements include more for podcasting

From better audio in the app, to more control on iPad. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance BenchmarksFor the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments.Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-wwdc-ios26 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

5 mins #2096 Jun 09, 25

Promo codes: do they work?

They do - but the question is really: do advertisers know that?. Sponsored by Podscribe. Just Launched: Q2 2025 Podscribe Performance BenchmarksFor the first time ever, see international benchmarks, and the top performing audience segments.Download the report to learn how to maximize your campaign performance! https://podnews.net/cc/2932 Visit https://podnews.net/update/promo-codes-attribution for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

5 mins #2095 Jun 06, 25

True Crime Awards winners

It was Wondery's night, with three awards. Sponsored by Podcast Movement. The 12th Annual Podcast Movement is returning to Dallas, TX, uniting creators, industry experts, and professionals from across the globe for the podcast industry's premier event. Aug 18-21. Code PODNEWS saves $75! https://podnews.net/cc/2931 Visit https://podnews.net/update/true-crime-awards-25-winners-hero for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

5 mins #2094 Jun 05, 25

Taking the show on the road

Driving 1,800 miles to spread the word about a podcast. Sponsored by Podcast Movement. The 12th Annual Podcast Movement is returning to Dallas, TX, uniting creators, industry experts, and professionals from across the globe for the podcast industry's premier event. Aug 18-21. Code PODNEWS saves $75! https://podnews.net/cc/2931 Visit https://podnews.net/update/show-on-road for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

4 mins #2093 Jun 04, 25

A legal threat to a podcast app for using open RSS

From a lawyer who is confused as to who his client is. Sponsored by Podcast Movement. The 12th Annual Podcast Movement is returning to Dallas, TX, uniting creators, industry experts, and professionals from across the globe for the podcast industry's premier event. Aug 18-21. Code PODNEWS saves $75! https://podnews.net/cc/2931 Visit https://podnews.net/update/legal-threat-lawyer for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

4 mins #2092 Jun 03, 25

A new dawn: Kast Media out of bankruptcy

The company has launched a transparency policy. Sponsored by New Podcasts. Want a new show to listen to? Get the New Podcasts podcast and get new recommendations every day.Got a new or noteworthy podcast to tell us about? Get it into newpodcasts.net, free. https://podnews.net/cc/2927 Visit https://podnews.net/update/kast-media-out-of-bankruptcy for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

5 mins #2091 Jun 02, 25

WTF? Marc Maron to end podcast

After sixteen years, he announces he's burnt out from the show. Sponsored by New Podcasts. · Got a new or noteworthy podcast to tell us about? Get it into newpodcasts.net, free, and reach tens of thousands of podcast fans!· Want a new show to listen to? Get the New Podcasts podcast for new recommendations every day! https://podnews.net/cc/2847 Visit https://podnews.net/update/wtf-marc-maron-ends for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

3 mins #2090 May 30, 25

Spotify adds podcast discovery to the home screen

A set of new discovery tools, with an opaque algorithm. Sponsored by RedCircle. If your podcast was a band, it would sell out arenas (or clubs at least!). Let’s get you paid like it. https://podnews.net/cc/2922 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-discovery for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

3 mins #2089 May 29, 25

Acast’s Smart Recommendations launched for ad buyers

It's powered by AI - Acast Intelligence. Sponsored by RedCircle. Talking into a mic for free? That’s a choice. Getting paid for it? That’s a business. https://podnews.net/cc/2920 Visit https://podnews.net/update/acast-smart-recommendations-ai for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

4 mins #2088 May 28, 25

Podcast ad recall: totally balanced

Not just a statistical oddity - but a genuine uniqueness in podcasting. Sponsored by RedCircle. More ad revenue without switching hosting providers. Get your free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2919 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-ad-recall for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

3 mins #2087 May 27, 25

Is better video podcasting coming to open RSS?

The Podcast Standards Project thinks so. Sponsored by RedCircle. Keep your hosting, connect to RedCircle. Make more money. Simple! See how. https://podnews.net/cc/2916 Visit https://podnews.net/update/video-podcasting-open-rss for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

5 mins #2086 May 26, 25

New York Festivals 2025 winners announced

Broadcaster of the year was CBC/Radio-Canada. Sponsored by RedCircle. FIJI Water, NerdWallet, Happy Mammoth, and Recess work with us. You could be the voice behind their next ad. See how. https://podnews.net/cc/2914 Visit https://podnews.net/update/nyfra-2025 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

3 mins #2085 May 23, 25

Apple Podcasts paints the town purple

Apple celebrates UK podcast creators. Sponsored by RedCircle. Don’t. Do not. Underdeliver on your ad read. Our best tips to avoid that. https://podnews.net/cc/2907 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apple-london-show for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

3 mins #2084 May 22, 25

Podcasts go mainstream in the UK

New data from the Infinite Dial shows podcasting's growth. Sponsored by RedCircle. Podcast hosts: part storyteller, part therapist, part unpaid intern. We can fix the last part. See how. https://podnews.net/cc/2905 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcasts-iduk-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

4 mins #2083 May 21, 25

The Podcast Show 2025 kicks off in London

A record number of attendees are registered to attend. Sponsored by RedCircle. We’re in London. At The Podcast Show. It’s going great. You should be here. Get the scoop. https://podnews.net/cc/2903 Visit https://podnews.net/update/psl-25-open for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

4 mins #2082 May 20, 25

What are your Essential Listens?

What five podcasts deserve to be in a list of the most influential podcasts of all time?. Sponsored by RedCircle. London calling! We’ll be at The Podcast Show. Bring yourself, we’ll bring the tea (ha!). Book a meeting. https://podnews.net/cc/2901 Visit https://podnews.net/update/essential-listens for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

3 mins #2081 May 19, 25

The Ambies give awards to Steven Bartlett and Podnews

Two, new, international awards to be given out this week. Sponsored by RedCircle. Not hosting with RedCircle? No problem. You can still monetize with us. https://podnews.net/cc/2899 Visit https://podnews.net/update/tpa-international-award for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

4 mins #2080 May 16, 25

YouTube adds podcast chart, new podcast homepage

The new podcasts homepage seems to have been editorially curated. Sponsored by RedCircle. Brands like FIJI Water, Mood and Wonderful Pistachios (yes, the pistachios) trust us with podcast ads. Good taste is contagious. Get your free campaign plan here. https://podnews.net/cc/2897 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-podcast-charts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

3 mins #2079 May 15, 25

Radio Academy ARIAS names Goalhanger Best Audio Brand

It was the inaugural 'brand of the year' award. Sponsored by RedCircle. Watch out, London! We’ll be at The Podcast Show. Will you? Book a meeting. https://podnews.net/cc/2891 Visit https://podnews.net/update/arias-2025-winners for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

5 mins #2078 May 14, 25

Infinite Dial UK to be unveiled next week

Now we get to know how the UK compares to other countries. Sponsored by RedCircle. Podcast-curious? Get your free podcast advertising campaign plan. https://podnews.net/cc/2890 Visit https://podnews.net/update/infinite-dial-uk-25-plans for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

4 mins #2077 May 13, 25

Podcasters win at the 29th Webby Awards

And iHeart's financial results show more increases for podcasting. Sponsored by RedCircle. Trusted by FIJI Water, NerdWallet, and Bandai Namco to run their podcast ads. Are you next? Get a free campaign plan. https://podnews.net/cc/2888 Visit https://podnews.net/update/webby-awards-25-wins for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

7 mins #2076 May 12, 25

Spotify’s play count concerns creators

But we know a little more, now, about what it is. Sponsored by RedCircle. Get your free podcast advertising campaign plan here. Thank us later. https://podnews.net/cc/2887 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-play-count-creators for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

4 mins #2075 May 09, 25

Lemonada Media’s acquisition price

And there's more money in podcasting too. Sponsored by RedCircle. Your podcast deserves more than exposure. It deserves invoices. We help with those. https://podnews.net/cc/2883 Visit https://podnews.net/update/lemonada-media-price for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

4 mins #2074 May 08, 25

Bigger than you think: podcast revenue is $7.3bn worldwide

The US accounts for two-thirds of it. Sponsored by RedCircle. 10,000+ paid ad opportunities to podcasters of all sizes. Delivered. Want one, too? Sign up. https://podnews.net/cc/2882 Visit https://podnews.net/update/global-podcast-industry for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

4 mins #2073 May 07, 25

PodX Group acquires Lemonada; Spotify launch “plays”

We don't know what a play is. Sponsored by RedCircle. Want to read ads for Recess, FIJI Water, or Mood? With us you can. Regardless of where you host. Sign up. https://podnews.net/cc/2881 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podx-lemonada-spotify for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

3 mins #2072 May 06, 25

Playback data all in one place

A new tool from German platform Audiorella. Sponsored by RedCircle. 8,500 podcasts said yes to getting paid through us. Join the cool kids and get your free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2880 Visit https://podnews.net/update/playback-data for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

4 mins #2071 May 05, 25

The top 50 US podcasts for Q1/2025

There's a new entry to the top ten. Sponsored by RedCircle. Podcasting: where talking to yourself is highly encouraged. Turn that talent into treasure (aka monetize it). Start now. https://podnews.net/cc/2879 Visit https://podnews.net/update/top-50-podcasts-us-q125 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

6 mins #2070 May 02, 25

Looking for an expert? Meet your PodHeroes

A new tool promises to connect creators with experts. Sponsored by RedCircle. No spreadsheets. No back-and-forth emails. We do podcast advertising different. See how. https://podnews.net/cc/2878 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podheroes-connect-launch for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.

4 mins #2069 May 01, 25

New concept podcast earbuds

They have a built-in skip button. Sponsored by RedCircle. It’s not too late for Mother’s Day host-read ads! Campaign turn-around in 3 days. Get in touch. https://podnews.net/cc/2875 Visit https://podnews.net/update/pod-pods-buds for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.