YouTube’s Explosive Podcast Growth Leads Discovery
In a highly personal medium, where do people get their podcasts post-COVID? Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights have released their Spring 2023 Podcast Download, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the podcast audience.
Vox Media Pulls Another Executive From Public Radio
Lillian Xu has been appointed as the Executive Director for the audio business at Vox Media. She joins Vox Media from New York Public Radio, where she served as the Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development.
Mrs. Maisel Rewatch Podcast Aims For Marvelous
As The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel comes to an end, QCODE has announced the release of My Mrs. Maisel Pod with Kevin Pollak features one-on-one conversations with co-stars and behind-the-scenes figures from the show as they cover the show's entirety.
Are Layoffs Coming At Spotify’s Podcast Brands?
Employees at Spotify's podcast studios, including Parcast and Gimlet Media, are concerned about the lack of budgets and rumors of potential layoffs. Executives have not yet provided budgets for the year, hindering the approval of new shows.
NHPR’s ‘The 13th Step’ Investigates Addiction Abuse
New Hampshire Public Radio is releasing a new investigative podcast series called The 13th Step on June 6. The seven-part series focuses on the culture of sexual misconduct within the addiction treatment and recovery world.
Audacy’s ‘The PBP’ Goes Beyond Baseball’s Booth
Audacy has introduced a new weekly podcast called The PBP: Voices of Baseball, which focuses on the art of baseball play-by-play. Hosted by Matt Spiegel of Chicago's 670 The Score (WSCR-AM),
Tech Exec Podcast Goes From Clubhouse To iHeart
The Aarthi and Sriram Show, an interview series hosted by tech executives and investors Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan, has secured a deal with iHeartPodcasts. The show got its start on the Clubhouse app during lockdown.
Foo Fighters Guitarist’s Podcast Teaches ‘Shifty’ Riffs
Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett is launching a podcast called Shred With Shifty that covers some of the most iconic guitar riffs of all time, with interviews from the musicians that made them famous across multiple genres.
Pre-Summer Podcast Revenue Avoids A Cool Down
Good news for audio: ad rates on podcasts are still holding steady heading into summer. Podcasting platform Libsyn has announced the average podcast advertising rates for May. The average CPM rate for a 60-second ad spot was comparable to April figures.
APM Studios Presents ‘Charm Words,’ New 2023 Slate
APM Studios has announced its slate of new podcasts to be released from June to October. The studios' goal is to provide high-quality and thought-provoking content that engages listeners and promotes self-worth, including diverse voices and perspectives.
