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Hello Creative: Creators take the spotlight, charts climb, and cameras tease
Another week, another round of “creators are the future and everyone else is just catching up.” We’re here to break down what happened across music, podcasts, audiobooks, and film—so you don’t have to doomscroll before your first coffee. |
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Podcast Consumption in 2025: YouTube Still for Listening, Spotify Surprises with Video New insights reveal that YouTube isn’t just about watching, while Spotify users are embracing video more than expected: 1. YouTube remains audio-friendly Almost 50% of users mainly listen to podcasts, even if the content is available as a video. Emphasizes YouTube’s position as a leading platform for discovering podcasts and building communities. 2. Spotify shows unexpected video growth Over 30% of Spotify...
Hit 100 Downloads in Just 10 Days! Reaching your first 100 downloads is more than a number — it’s a sign your podcast has real momentum. Based on Buzzsprout’s data, shows that hit this milestone in the first week land in the top 25% of new podcasts. Here’s how to set yourself up for success: Day 0: Prep your show — publish your first episode, create eye-catching cover art, write concise show notes, and submit your show to major podcast directories. Days 1–3: Activate your inner circle. Ask...
In Case You (Were Podcasting and) Missed It Podcast Movement & Sounds Profitable MergeJust before Podcast Movement 2025 in Dallas, the event announced a seven-figure merger with Sounds Profitable. Bryan Barletta becomes President, while Dan Franks will keep running the event through Event Movement. Read more Listeners Tune In LongerPodcast fans now listen an average of 6.3 hours per week, up 5% from last year, according to new data shared at Podcast Movement. Full results drop Sept 4 in a...