Magellan AI: Sports Podcasts Netted Big Ad Revenue In October
Podcast advertising saw significant activity in October, with Amazon topping Magellan AI's latest rankings. Sports podcasts remained a key focus for advertisers, dominating ad placements across the top spenders.
Amazon Counters Spotify as Streaming Audiobook War Heats Up
As Spotify cuts into the audiobook market, Amazon is responding by flexing its Audible library. Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers in the US, UK, and Canada now have access to one audiobook per month from the streaming service's audiobook library.
Study: 57% of Listeners Take Action After Hearing a Podcast Ad
With more than 135 million monthly podcast listeners in the US, podcast advertising has become a powerful tool for driving brand awareness, purchase decisions, and loyalty. So what's the best way to lean into this profitability? It's all about the data.
SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz to Keynote CES on Audio’s Future
The Consumer Technology Association has announced that SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz will deliver a keynote fireside chat at CES 2025. Witz will be joined by podcast host and audiochuck founder Ashley Flowers, to explore the evolution of audio and its future.
‘The Podcast Election’ Shapes Edison’s Top Podcasts Of Q3
Edison Research has released its Top 50 Podcasts for Q3 2024, offering a unique glimpse into how the 2024 presidential campaign, which is being dubbed by some as "The Podcast Election," shaped and was shaped by the podcasting landscape.
Premium Revenue and Subscribers Drive Spotify’s Big Q3
Spotify's aggressive push for profitability may very well pay off before the year's end, following a strong third quarter with monthly active users growing 11% year-over-year. to 640 million and paid subscribers increasing 12 percent to 252 million.
‘Chachi’ Podcast Gets Two More Giants: Al Roker & Patsy Smullin
Benztown has released two new episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody, the original podcast hosted by Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes. The episodes feature TODAY Show co-anchor Al Roker and California Oregon Broadcasting Owner and President Patsy Smullin.
Emirates Adds Spotify Playlists and Podcasts To Inflight Lineup
Emirates has introduced curated playlists and podcasts from Spotify to its inflight entertainment system, ice, allowing passengers to enjoy popular the streamer's content while in the air. The partnership includes more than 140 podcast episodes.
Report: Spotify’s Programmatic Ad Revenue Soars for 2024
While Spotify won't report its full Q3 earnings until November 12, the streamer will likely be boasting an 11% year-over-year growth in audio advertising revenue in the US for 2024. The news comes as the Swedish company strengthens its programmatic ad strategy.
Breitbart’s Alex Marlow to Host Daily Podcast on Salem Network
Salem Media Group and Breitbart News Network have announced the launch of The Alex Marlow Show – A Breitbart News Podcast, debuting November 6, on the Salem Podcast Network. Breitbart News Network Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow will host the daily show.
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