Top News: Golden Globes Adds Podcast Category + Industry Updates



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  • Golden Globes to add best Podcast Category in 2026
    For the first time, the Golden Globes will include a Best Podcast category, choosing six nominees from the top 25 shows ranked by data firm Luminate. This shows podcasting’s growing cultural impact and industry recognition. Read more
  • Podcast episode releases decline in June
    New podcast episodes dropped 4.7% in June versus May. Spotify leads with 26.6% market share, while Spreaker, Buzzsprout, Podbean, and Libsyn gained share. Amazon Cloudfront serves 60.79% of episodes. Read more
  • Video podcasting surges, creating jobs in Hollywood
    Video podcasts are booming, helping creators build careers and expanding job opportunities in production, editing, and advertising. Popular platforms fuel growth, but higher production costs and competition also challenge podcasters.
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