In Case You (Were Podcasting and) Missed It🎙️ Even our AI future overlords get annoyed. TechCrunch explains how Google's NotebookLM needed to be taught manners. 🙊 More about the bots. Forbes examines if AI podcast hosts will destroy the soul of broadcasting. Yikes. 🎧 InsideRadio takes a look at how branded podcasts function. ⚖️ Sounds Profitable highlights stats about who's listening to true crime podcasts. No, the answer isn't everybody...but it's close. ICYMI: Plan Your Calendar for 2025Being a podcaster can mean operating in a vacuum. Make it a point to attend a podcast conference or seminar in 2025 to get out of your comfort zone/studio. They’re a great way to stay informed of trends and technology, to get a fresh perspective on podcasting in general, and to learn strategies to grow your audience and your brand. We've picked out seven podcast conferences to consider in 2025.
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In Case You (Were Podcasting and) Missed It Golden Globes to add best Podcast Category in 2026For 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 JuneNew podcast episodes dropped 4.7% in June versus May. Spotify leads with 26.6% market share, while Spreaker, Buzzsprout, Podbean,...
Stay Creatively Inspired: 5 Tips Every Podcaster Needs Feeling stuck? Here’s how to keep your podcast fresh and inspired: Rotate Your Format Mix solo episodes, interviews, Q&A, or storytelling — treat your podcast like a TV season with new arcs to keep it exciting. Follow Your Curiosity What confuses you in your niche? What would you Google at 2 a.m.? Let your own questions spark fresh content. Crowdsource Ideas Ask your audience what they want! Host AMAs or polls to discover new topics and...
The Podcast Ad Boom: What You Need to Know Right Now The podcast advertising market is growing rapidly, creating significant opportunities for podcasters: 78% of agencies and brands are already advertising in podcasts — that’s a 5X increase since 2015. 69% say they plan to spend on podcast ads in the next six months, setting a new eleven-year record. 91% have discussed podcast advertising as a potential media investment, indicating strong interest. Despite this growth, many advertisers are...