Magellan AI: Top 500 Podcasts Capture Half of Q1 Ad Spend
Podcast ad spending grew 21% year-over-year in Q1 2025, according to Magellan AI’s latest report, but the news might not be favorable for newcomers. As the medium matures, advertisers are consolidating around a smaller circle of proven performers.
Libsyn Bolsters Ad and Creator Operations With Strategic Hires
Libsyn has announced four strategic additions to its Business Development team, reinforcing its focus on creator partnerships, ad operations, and brand engagement as the company seeks to further expand its presence in the podcast advertising space.
New Study Finds US Podcast Revenue Doubles the IAB Estimate
As podcasting becomes a thoroughly mainstream medium, a new report is placing US podcast revenue at $4.7 billion - almost double the recent IAB/PwC estimate. Why the jump? It comes from consumer-driven platforms like Patreon and the video podcast boom.
SiriusXM Sets 2025 PGA Championship Coverage At Quail Hollow
SiriusXM will deliver live audio coverage of the 2025 PGA Championship, airing from Thursday, May 15, through Sunday, May 18, at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte. The broadcast will feature play-by-play coverage, exclusive interviews, and original shows.
Chachi Chats With Chet Buchanan and Paige Nienaber
Las Vegas morning host Chet Buchanan and promotions wiz Paige Nienaber are the latest spotlights for Benztown's Chachi Loves Everybody. Hosted by Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes, the podcast features two conversations with some of radio's most creative.
Spotify Introduces ‘Plays’ to Reveal Podcast Episode Popularity
In its battle for podcast supremacy, Spotify is adding a new data point to give deeper insight into episode performance. The company is rolling out "Plays," a publicly visible metric that shows how often a podcast episode has been actively listened to or viewed.
Familiar Names Dominate Top Podcasts Of 2025 So Far
Edison Research’s latest quarterly report of the top fifty podcasts in the US confirms what many in the industry already know: the biggest shows are staying big. Q1 2025 rankings reveal remarkable inertia among the medium's top-tier performers.
PRX Sets 2025 Podcast Creator Events in Texas and Georgia
Public media organization PRX has announced two in-person Podcast Creator Summits for summer 2025, bringing together emerging and established audio creators for skill-building, inspiration, and community engagement.
Kelly Ripa’s Podcast To Go Live On SiriusXM’s Radio Andy
SiriusXM is expanding its partnership with Kelly Ripa, bringing her podcast, Let’s Talk Off Camera, to satellite radio with a new live call-in format. Ripa will begin airing exclusive bi-weekly live episodes on the platform's Radio Andy channel starting May 6.
Dylan Douglas’ Gen Z Political Talk Show Relaunches on SiriusXM
After a successful limited run leading up to the 2024 Presidential Election, SiriusXM is bringing Dylan Douglas back to its Progress channel full-time for the Gen-Z-focused, Liberal talk show Young American.
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