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Weekly Wrap: Big Money Podcasts, More AI, Underdogs Finding a Big Audience, and HVAC
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In Case You (Were Podcasting and) Missed It🤩 Alex Cooper has this podcasting thing figured out. Her Call Her Daddy podcast is moving from Spotify to SiriusXM for big bucks. ⚾ More hot takes in the world of sports media. Awful Announcing is creating The Play-By-Play, a sports media podcast. 🤖 I, for one, welcome our new algorithmic overlords. Inc. examines three noteworthy trends happening with AI in content marketing. ⛹🏻♂️ There's hope for the little guy. How two relatively obscure basketball guys created a word-of-mouth hit podcast. 🛠️ HVAC repair...yep, there's a podcast for that. Being super niche isn't a bad thing. The Lighter SideDon't worry, the AI bots aren't quite ready for world domination...yet. Case in point, this AI generated image (courtesy of Google's AI Test Kitchen) of the key to podcasting success. Apparently, it's all about an old leather bound book and a few antique cameras. Who knew?
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Podcasting Trends 2025: What Podcasters Should Watch Educational shows surge – 88% of listeners now tune in to learn. AI adoption grows – 1 in 4 creators already use tools for quality, transcripts, and notes. Short clips drive discovery – 30–60 sec videos on TikTok, Shorts, and Reels boost reach. Monetization expands – Podcast ad revenue is on track to surpass $4B in 2025, with live events adding more income streams. Video podcasts retain audiences – Viewers stay longer when they can watch...
In Case You (Were Podcasting and) Missed It Podcast Growth Slows as Industry Matures The Podcast Landscape report shows slower U.S. growth, mainly from multicultural audiences. Learn more IAB Upfront Returns with Focus on Video and Metrics On Sept 30, IAB’s Podcast Upfront in New York will spotlight new shows, monetization tools, and AI-driven measurement. Learn more Acast Launches Free Ads Academy Acast’s new Ads Academy offers two free courses and certification in podcast advertising. Learn...
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.