Podnews Weekly Review

Google Podcasts to close; too soon?

Plus Melissa Kiesche, Senior Vice President at Edison Research, who unveils the meticulous process behind gathering listener data, providing us with a fresh perspective on the US and UK podcast charts and some exclusive data.

And, we'll take a sobering look at the potential dangers linked to headphone usage - a topic every podcaster should be aware of...

Ready to elevate your podcasting knowledge? Our latest episode is a deep dive into the evolving world of Apple Podcasts and Acast, promising to enhance your understanding of the industry's latest developments. We explore Apple's new Episode Art feature in their iOS 17 update and discuss the layoffs at Sony Music's podcast division...

Good news from podcasting as downloads are up; and Podcast One gets onto the NASDAQ.

Plus, we've an interview with Naomi Mellor, and for some reason, start talking about Bruno Brookes.

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Every industry has its rising stars, and ours is no different. Meet Ainsley Costello, the 19-year-old independent artist who is brilliantly navigating the modern music industry and the new value for value trend. Costello gets real about her experiences, the pushback from the music industry, and her own unique take on the future of music as she ventures into the crypto space. We also hear from Wavlake's Sam Mean...

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Ready to unravel the mysteries of YouTube's support for RSS? Join us, James Cridland and Sam Sethi, as we navigate the intricate maze of open-standard and proprietary RSS, dissecting how these could shape the future of podcasting. We also offer a glimpse into Spotify's latest offerings for podcasters and Apple's Enhanced Analytics for paid subscriptions...

Live from the show floor at Podcast Movement 2023, in Denver, CO.

Guests are

• Todd Cochrane, CEO, Blubrry
• Rob Greenlee, SteamYard and Nomono
• Anne Kavanaugh, OSSA Collective

Sam Sethi is away this week, probably doing something with a dog...

Ever wondered how changes in the podcasting landscape can revolutionize your content creation? Imagine driving your podcast to new heights using innovative technologies and groundbreaking integrations. Join us on this enlightening journey as we dissect pivotal issues such as Glenn Beck's show removal from Apple Podcasts and dive into the thrilling acquisition of Squadcast by Descript...

• Good news, bad news - financials sound good, consumption doesn’t
• The Russians are coming
• And advanced audience demographics for podcasts
• Plus, Live One’s Rob Ellin on the future of Kast Media, Podcast One, and more

Go listen to Kyrin's show, Mere Mortals, here: https://podnews.net/podcast/i7thv

For the full interview with Rob Ellin, find it at https://podcastbusinessjournal...

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Join us on a thrilling exploration featuring none other than the 'Podfather' himself, Adam Curry. He pulls back the curtain on his groundbreaking podcast, Boostagram Ball, revealing the intricate dance of the music industry, and the essential role of an API for podcast developers. You'll get the skinny on how listeners can use the Lightning Network and Keysend to directly back their favorite artists...

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This week, we unpack the rollercoaster ride of Spotify's stocks, despite their active users and subscribers climbing higher. We'll clue you in on the details of contracts being cut, massive staff layoffs and how it's all shaking up the podcast operations. The data-driven approach by Daniel Eck on Spotify's future strategy will surely make your ears perk up...