Audio Ink

AI-driven data reveals that NPR’s news programming offers significantly safer brand sponsorship opportunities compared to the broader podcasting landscape in the news genre. The Sounder study highlights NPR's commitment to trustworthy content.

For podcasters looking to find new audience streams to tap into, YouTube continues to become a top destination. Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights' Fall 2023 Podcast Download has unveiled new insights into podcast consumption.

The United Football League has partnered with SiriusXM to broadcast its games nationwide, offering coverage of every game. The UFL, a merger of the XFL and USFL, is set to start its inaugural season on March 30 and will have games split between two SiriusXM channels.

As part of its strategy to deliver an enhanced visual hybrid radio station experience beyond the smartphone, TagStation is increasing focused efforts on the connected car. The company has hired Derek Rohloff as VP Automotive Business Development to spearhead inclusion in the dashboard.

As our socio-political climate becomes one constant monsoon, ABC Radio is launching a podcast to give voice to the disparate views being shouted through the tumult. ABC News’ Amna Nawaz new podcast is called Uncomfortable and she will be going head-to-head with influential voices in America to tackle some of the country’s most divisive issues.

The bi-weekly podcast will be hosted by Y&R’s Global CEO David Sable. Called Madison & Culture, it will look at the ways marketing and advertising both reflect and shape our culture. Launching May 16, new episodes will be released twice a month.

It’s called This Pod Is Your Pod and it's the product of a collaboration between Pantsuit Nation and DGital Media. This Pod is Your Pod is a community-based podcast that supports Pantsuit Nation, a non-profit organization dedicated to political advocacy, civic engagement, and a more equitable democracy.

The new Music Connection Podcast on PodcastOne, will be hosted by Randy Thomas, (announcer of the Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Tony Awards, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame), and Arnie Wohl, manager and promoter for major acts. The podcast brings to life Music Connection Magazine.

Music streamers Pandora have partnered with Sonos, the wireless home sound system, to develop a home listening system. Listeners can now control Sonos directly through the Pandora mobile app and command Pandora stations with voice commands via Alexa.

Radio Express has partnered with iDB Technologies to offer its international radio partners a new digital lead-generation system that captures verified listener data and drives social engagement and digital revenue.