BBC To Examine World’s Wealthiest In ‘Good Bad Billionaire’
BBC Sounds is exploring the stories of individuals who have amassed extraordinary wealth in a new podcast, Good Bad Billionaire, following the journeys of the world's most famous - and infamous - billionaires in a three-chapter format.
Triton Digital Adds YouTube Integration As Video Podcasts Boom
As YouTube's popularity as a podcast platform grows, Triton Digital has announced video podcast data integration with the streaming platform. This collaboration will enable Triton Digital to incorporate YouTube views of podcast episodes into Triton Podcast Metrics.
Evergreen Adds Sound Talent’s Music Podcasts To Brand Library
Evergreen Podcasts has acquired a controlling interest in Sound Talent Media's portfolio of original music podcasts. This significant investment adds to Evergreen's growing music channel while building on both brands' partnership.
New Season Of Blowback Examines 9/11 and Afghanistan
Political history podcast Blowback announced its impending fourth season, set to premiere on August 25. The season will delve into the war in Afghanistan, offering fresh insights and shedding light on its complex dynamics.
Cumulus Study: Agencies Have Historically High Podcast Interest
The interest in podcast advertising among agencies and brands has reached a nine-year peak, according to the latest study conducted in June 2023 by the Cumulus Media/Westwood One Audio Active Group and Advertiser Perceptions.
The ‘Big Three’ Still Rule Podcasting As Video And Audio Split
New findings by media research firm Coleman Insights and podcast consultancy Amplifi Media challenge traditional perceptions of podcasts as exclusively audio-based content. The full data is to be presented at Podcast Movement Denver on August 24th.
KUT’s ‘Tacos of Texas’ Podcast Is Coming Back For Thirds
Austin NPR affiliate KUT's Tacos of Texas podcast, hosted by Mando Rayo, is returning for its third season, with a renewed focus on the culture, roots, and lesser-known stories surrounding Tex-Mex and indigenous cuisine.
Libsyn Names Interim CEO John Gibbons To Its Company Board
John W. Gibbons, Interim CEO and Chief Product Officer of podcast platform Libsyn, has a new seat on the company's Board of Directors. Gibbons assumed the role of Interim CEO in June 2023 and has been serving as President and Chief Product Officer since January 2022.
‘White Noise’ Podcasts Could Be Accidentally Costing Spotify $38m
Spotify's accidental investment in white noise podcasts may not be aligned with the company's intentions. Internal documents reveal that white noise podcasts accounted for 3 million daily consumption hours on Spotify as of January 2023.
Podcasts Finding Introduction To FAST TV With New Distribution
Automated ad-supported streaming provider MuxIP has announced the introduction of its Pod FAST TV product. This new product is designed to facilitate the global streaming distribution of vodcast and podcast content on major FAST channel platforms.
