PRX Acquires Soundrise to Expand Podcast Sponsorship Services
Public media organization PRX has acquired Soundrise, the sponsorship sales firm for purpose-driven independent podcasts. The move expands PRX’s services for audio producers and will incorporate Soundrise’s team of sales professionals beginning January 2026.
IAB: Podcasts Buck US Ad Slowdown With 4.8% Growth Forecast
The Interactive Advertising Bureau’s latest revenue outlook shows US advertising growth slowing as economic uncertainty and tariffs weigh heavily on key categories; however, digital audio, particularly podcasting, remains one of the stronger-performing categories.
Daniel Ek To Move Out Of Spotify CEO Role In January
Spotify is reshaping its leadership. Founder Daniel Ek will step aside as CEO to become Executive Chairman in 2026, handing day-to-day control to two longtime lieutenants who’ve already been steering the company’s direction behind the scenes.
Pew: One-Third of Americans Now Get News From Podcasts
Podcasts continue to grow as a daily information source for Americans, with Pew Research Center’s latest survey showing that 32% of US adults now get news from the medium. Just a half-decade ago, only 22% reported turning to podcasts for news.
YouTube Music Opens Limited US Trial of AI-Powered DJs
Following in the footsteps of Spotify, YouTube Music is the latest to test AI "DJs" designed to add context and commentary to listeners’ experiences on the platform. The feature is part of YouTube Labs, a new hub for artificial intelligence experiments across the service.
TuneIn Adds Emergency Alerts for Drivers Via Android Auto
TuneIn announced a collaboration with FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System to provide emergency alerts from local, state, tribal, and federal agencies through the TuneIn app for Android Automotive, wherever cellular data is available.
iHeart, NPR, Audacy Top Triton Digital August Podcast Rankings
Major radio players held strong alongside long-running podcast hits in Triton Digital's US Podcast Ranker for August. iHeartMedia, NPR, and Audacy enjoyed a robust final month of summer, with notable contributions from Salem Media Group and Cumulus Media.
SiriusXM Debuts 24/7 Taylor Swift Channel Ahead of ‘Showgirl’
SiriusXM has announced a new limited-run channel for Taylor Swift. Taylor’s Channel 13 launches September 20, ahead of her album The Life of a Showgirl. The channel begins 13 days before the album release and runs through October 19.
Ryder Cup Tees Off on SiriusXM with Live Bethpage Coverage
SiriusXM announced its coverage of the 45th Ryder Cup, airing live from Bethpage Black in New York, running September 26 through 28. The event features top talent from the United States and Europe competing in one of golf’s biggest tournaments.
DC Gets A New Classical Option With WETA Virtuoso
WETA announced the launch of WETA Virtuoso, a new HD and streaming classical music channel. The service expands the offerings of WETA Classical, the exclusive radio home for classical music across the Greater Washington region.
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