Podcasting's Role in Modern JournalismWe posted an article about this topic in August. The points we made back then are still valid, but the impact podcasting has on journalism has grown even bigger. Think about how influential podcasts were on the 2024 presidential election, or more recently the moves by journalists like Chuck Todd and Chris Wallace from TV to podcasting. Here are a few of the reasons why podcasts make sense as a key component of modern-day journalism.
Expect this trend to continue. If you're a podcaster who's main theme is news, the future looks bright. Webinar Alert: The Advertising LandscapeSounds Profitable is hosing a free webinar on April 16 at 2 p.m. (EST). According to the Sounds profitable website, the webinar provides "the most comprehensive picture to date of podcasting’s strengths and weaknesses as an advertising vehicle." Sounds like a good idea to us. Register here.
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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.
How to Make Your Podcast Truly Great Want to level up your podcast? This guide highlights the essentials: Know your audience — niche targeting makes content more engaging. Cut the jargon — explain complex terms so listeners never feel lost. Use transcripts — improve accessibility, SEO, and repurposing. Keep intros tight — limit ads and housekeeping. Upgrade sound quality — clean audio, good mic technique, and a treated room matter. Prepare as a host — research, structure, and strong...
In Case You (Were Podcasting and) Missed It Spotify Brings Video Podcasts to Apple TVAfter a year’s delay, Spotify has finally added video podcast access to its Apple TV app, alongside the AI-powered Spotify DJ feature. The tvOS app has been completely rewritten for better performance. Learn more Acast Studios Opens New York HubAcast Studios New York officially opened in SoHo, offering creators a high-end multimedia space for audio and video production. Pop star Ariana Grande inaugurated the...