In Case You (Were Podcasting and) Missed It🎧 Do you need to escape reality with a new podcast? Vulture has a list of the best new podcasts of 2024. It includes one of the best podcast titles ever, the amazing, Finally! A Show About Women That Isn’t Just a Thinly Veiled Aspirational Nightmare. 📺 The more you know. Sounds Profitable finishes up its deep dive into the differences and similarities between video and audio consumers. 💵 More good news for podcasting. Forbes examines how podcast communities are forging the future of business. 👍🏼 The Guardian's best podcasts of the week list includes 90s nostalgia, Playboy photographers, and true crime, of course. ⬆️ Don't be phony, authentic content resonates. Marketing Mag examines lo-fi content. That's a phrase to pay attention to. The Lighter SideWe were curious what AI thinks the world's best podcast looks like. Apparently, this is it. Actually, this isn't a bad logo, but the copy could use some work. It's not just an audio experience, it's an audio audio experience. You can't get much more aural than that.
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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.
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...