‘Under Cover Of Knight’ Peels Back Texas Mystery
"Under Cover of Knight," an Apple Original podcast, premieres Monday, June 12. The podcast focuses on the mysterious 1996 death of Sue Knight in Athens, Texas. In a chilling preview, voices describe Knight's sudden disappearance.
Horizon Media Adds Podcast Marketing Division
Global marketing agency Horizon Media is expanding its audio practice to include a dedicated team solely focused on podcast advertising. The "Center of Excellence," as the team is called, will be a division of the company's marketing arm, Horizon Next.
Kevoian Brings Humor, Support In ‘The Bob and Cancer Show’
Bob Kevoian, former co-host of The Bob & Tom Show, has launched a new podcast called The Bob and Cancer Show. The podcast chronicles Bob's experiences following a gastric cancer diagnosis.
iHeartPodcasts Takes ‘Wilder’ Look At Beloved Author
iHeartPodcasts has released the first episode of Wilder, an original podcast exploring the life and legacy of American icon Laura Ingalls Wilder. New episodes, hosted by Glynnis MacNicol, debut every Thursday.
Who Was Buried In Sugar Land’s Unmarked Cemetery?
The Texas Newsroom investigative podcast series Sugar Land delves into the discovery of an unmarked cemetery in 2018. 95 bodies were found during the construction of a new school in Sugar Land, Texas.
Who Were The Top 5 Podcasts In The US In May?
May saw podcasts listenership get back on track after an April decline. In Podtrac's monthly ranking of the top podcasts and podcast publishers for May 2023, the average US UMA for the top 20 publishers rose 1% month-over-month and 11% from May last year.
iHeart’s KFI Uncovers The Underbelly of Modern Antisemitism
iHeartMedia Los Angeles' KFI-AM 640 has launched a limited podcast series called HATE: Modern Antisemitism. The podcast focuses on the rise in hate crimes and sheds light on efforts to raise awareness and combat antisemitism and all forms of hate.
Six Podcasts Cut At Spotify After Layoffs
In the wake of significant layoffs in its podcast division, Spotify is canceling six shows. These new cuts follow the cancellation of 11 podcasts from Gimlet and Parcast last year. The streaming platform cut 200 jobs this week.
JCN Brings ‘Main Street’ To Salem Podcast Network
Salem Media Group announced that Main Street Matters, produced by Job Creators Network, is now part of the Salem Podcast Network. The podcast aims to amplify the voices of small business owners by sharing their stories of struggles and successes.
Philly’s WXPN Follows Black Opry In ‘Artist To Watch’
Philadelphia public radio WXPN is celebrating Black Music Month with Artist To Watch: Black Opry Residency. The new podcast highlights the stories of five up-and-coming Black musicians in their fight to reclaim country and Americana as inclusive genres.
