Spotify Upgrades Podcast Discovery and Comments Features
Spotify is expanding its podcast discovery and engagement features with a new global update designed to improve user experience and boost visibility for creators, including a redesigned podcast discovery feed and a streamlined following system.
‘The Financial Exchange’ Joins SiriusXM’s Business Radio Channel
The Financial Exchange with Michael Armstrong and Chuck Zodda is taking its next major step in syndication, with the business news program set to debut nationally at middays on SiriusXM’s Business Radio after nearly 15 years on terrestrial radio.
WCWS Returns to Westwood One With Live Audio Coverage
Cumulus Media's Westwood One will once again serve as the official national audio broadcaster of the NCAA Division I Women’s College World Series, providing coverage of every game from the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.
iHeart Tops Triton’s US April Podcast Ranker, BBC Makes Debut
Even with the BBC joining Triton Digital's US Podcast Ranker, the top-performing networks remained unchanged from March to April, as iHeart, NPR, and Audacy continue to sit at the head of the pack for the Top Sales Networks.
Spotify Adjusts Podcast “Plays” Metric After Creator Backlash
Spotify is refining how podcast episode performance is displayed across its app, following backlash from creators after the platform first introduced a public-facing "Plays" metric, designed to provide more immediate insight into podcast engagement.
SiriusXM Brings Creed to Center Stage for Indy 500 Coverage
SiriusXM will again deliver audio coverage around the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 throughout Memorial Day weekend. The on-and-off-track coverage will culminate with live coverage of the race from Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 25.
YouTube Enters Podcast Chart Game With Weekly US Rankings
Just days after Spotify announced a new public-facing podcast metric very similar to a staple feature of YouTube, YouTube has launched its own data-driven feature - a Weekly Top Podcast Shows chart ranking the 100 most-watched podcasts in the US.
yaman.AI, Oink Ink, and Wondercraft Team For AI Radio Ads
Radio creative veteran Yaman Coskun has announced a new collaborative effort between yaman.AI, Oink Ink Radio, and Wondercraft to offer a new approach to commercial creative that combines traditional copywriting with AI-assisted production tools.
AccuRadio Bankruptcy Sparks Streaming Royalty Fairness Debate
Citing a "surprise" lawsuit from digital royalty fee collector SoundExchange and a royalty environment that disadvantages small and midsize streamers, online radio platform AccuRadio filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court on Wednesday.
Libsyn Makes A Wright Choice To Lead Tech Development
Libsyn has appointed Andy Wright as its new Vice President of Technology as the company sharpens its focus on creators and platform innovation. Wright will lead the development of tools designed to enhance podcast hosting, distribution, and monetization.
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