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Hallmark Media has announced its first-ever entry into the scripted podcast arena with the launch of a new original series titled Crimson Hearts Collide. The eight-part romance-mystery series, produced by AYR, is an extension of Hallmark's legacy brand Mahogany.

Global podcast company Acast has teamed up with Podscribe as its preferred attribution partner across all markets. As such, Acast has declared that starting September 1, it will discontinue accepting new campaigns utilizing Spotify’s Ad Analytics.

Libsyn has introduced Predictive Contextual Targeting, aimed at enhancing ad targeting abilities for podcast advertisers without relying on cookies. The feature allows advertisers to fine-tune their targeting across various audience segments, such as Pet Owners or Big Box Store Customer.

PRX has selected New Hampshire Public Radio to participate in its 2023 Journalism Podcast Accelerator. NHPR's entry, This Is A Love Story, is a nonfiction podcast focusing on a couple who has triumphed over trauma, racism, and incarceration.

Triton Digital has released its US Podcast Ranker for July 2023 reporting period, which reflects a stable industry with familiar names holding strong positions. Once again, SiriusXM Podcast Network is sitting at the top of the Top Sales Networks Report.

Comedian Chris Gethard's podcast Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People has gone independent after more than seven years of collaboration with SiriusXM's Earwolf comedy podcast network. Gethard has opted for an exclusive, multiyear advertising partnership with Libsyn's AdvertiseCast marketplace.

The only fantasy football podcast co-hosted by an active NFL player is returning, with Yahoo Sports announcing the Ekeler's Edge season three premiere date. The unique series, back on August 16, brings insights from current Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler.

Spotify continues its shift away from exclusive podcast licensing deals with another major podcast under the brand's umbrella announcing its availability change. Armchair Expert...

Independent podcaster Acast has announced major enhancements to its US leadership team and Advisory Board, following a reported 31% net sales growth in North America during Q2. Acast's C-suite expansion includes the appointment of Greg Glenday as Chief Business Officer.

After his sudden firing in March, former ESPN Radio Syracuse (WTLA-AM) host Brent Axe is venturing into podcasting. Syracuse Sports with Brent Axe will feature various Syracuse sports topics and offer a unique perspective on college athletics.