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Spotify is adding another level to its podcasting capabilities to lure in new creators and audiences. The audio streamer is now allowing listeners to connect their Spotify and Patreon accounts. This enables access to patron-exclusive podcasts directly on the Spotify app.

Wondery and AT WILL MEDIA have announced a new comedy podcast, The Big Flop, hosted by comedian and social media personality Misha Brown. The series focuses on famous failures and flops in pop culture and business.

Known as Procter & Gamble’s "Radio Guy," John Fix is responsible for P&G’s position as radio’s number one advertiser. This year, Radio Ink honors John for his confidence in radio, along with his industry leadership, with the Radio Wayne Advertiser Partner Award.

Edison Research's Share of Ear study has presented its Q2 2023 update, marking a loss for AM/FM radio as podcasting grows larger than ever. The study tracks the shifts in audio consumption among Americans aged 13 and older.

With the creep of artificial intelligence into the world of radio, many air talent are worried that their days are numbered. Radio Ink talked to America's best Program Directors to find out where they stand on AI.

Radio services provider Benztown has announced the launch of Role Callers. This new on-air enhancement service provides radio stations with paid phone actors tailored to the specific needs of each station for questions, games, and bits.

Canadian syndicator Orbyt Media has forged a partnership with AI-tech provider Futuri to introduce RadioGPT to the company's range of services. Utilizing GPT-4 technology along with AI story discovery via TopicPulse, RadioGPT will customize content for Orbyt's local clients by market.

Sports radio broadcaster Chris "Mad Dog" Russo has recently hinted at a possible career reevaluation once his current commitment with SiriusXM ends next year. Russo's current contract runs through the Super Bowl.

After debuting in the US and Canada earlier this year and then moving to the UK and Ireland, Spotify is taking its AI "DJ" X to dozens of new markets around the world, extending its availability to around 50 global locations.

Radio syndicator Key Networks has announced a partnership with on-demand advertising solutions provider CreativeReady to facilitate radio barter sales for Spec-Mate. The new AI-powered scriptwriting service allows radio stations to generate fully scripted client-specific ads.