TikTok Joins Podcasting, Apple Adds AI Chapters & New Indie Insights



In Case You (Were Podcasting and) Missed It

  • TikTok Enters Podcasting
    TikTok is officially moving into podcasting, launching the TikTok Podcast Network with up to 25 creator-led shows. The platform is partnering with iHeartMedia to build new video-ready studios in LA, NY, and Atlanta, alongside co-branded radio stations and live events.
  • Apple Adds AI-Generated Chapters
    Apple Podcasts will introduce automatic AI-created chapters for nearly all episodes with the release of iOS 26.2 next month,making navigation easier than ever.
  • 85% of Indie Podcasters Aren’t Monetizing
    According to Alitu’s Independent Podcaster Report 2025, 85% of indie creators earn no revenue, though only 9% say money is their main success metric. The biggest concerns for creators are competition and AI.

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