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Weekly Wrap: The 60 Minutes Franchise Makes a Move, Big Money Podcasts, and More AI
In Case You (Were Podcasting and) Missed It⏱️ Does "fast" mean it will be quicker than an hour? CBS is debuting the 60 Minutes FAST channel. 60 Minutes continues to be a content juggernaut across all kinds of platforms. 📊 Big dollar podcasting deals mean good things for podcasting overall. These big time hosts are getting big time deals. 🤖 Banter between AI hosts is now a thing (whether it's intelligent banter or not remains to be seen). How Google is using AI to generate podcasts from your ideas. ☑️ If you're one of the few who just haven't had enough politics yet. Audible lists the most listened to top 11 political podcasts of 2024. The Lighter SideWe are indeed still messing around with Google's AI Test Kitchen. This week's is easily the most insightful image generation to date. The prompt was simply, "what the world looks like without podcasts." Nailed it! The empty headphones are a little eerie, as is the smartphone lying idle (apparently, it no longer serves a purpose without podcasts). Not entirely sure where the cord plugged into the phone goes, but that's a mystery for another day. The bots nailed this one.
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TV & Film Podcasts: A Massive Growth Opportunity New research shows a huge untapped space in podcasting: Big audience potential: Over half of Americans want TV/film podcasts, but only 19% listen today. They influence streaming:16% of listeners have subscribed to a streaming service after hearing about a show. Highly engaged fans: 79% recommend podcasts to others — strong word-of-mouth power. Smart TVs fuel discovery: More podcast listening now happens on smart TVs, tightening the link between...
How to Get Your Podcast Recognized Awards boost your podcast’s credibility, visibility, and authority — even a nomination can help you stand out. Why Awards Matter Build trust with listeners Improve search visibility Open doors to sponsors & press How to Prepare Refine your format and keep it consistent Improve audio quality Strengthen branding Gather reviews & mentions for social proof Submitting & Promoting Pick awards that fit your genre Announce nominations across your channels Use badges...
In Case You (Were Podcasting and) Missed It TikTok Enters PodcastingTikTok is officially moving into podcasting, launching the TikTok Podcast Network with up to 25 creator-led shows. The platform is partnering with iHeartMedia to build new video-ready studios in LA, NY, and Atlanta, alongside co-branded radio stations and live events. Apple Adds AI-Generated ChaptersApple Podcasts will introduce automatic AI-created chapters for nearly all episodes with the release of iOS 26.2 next...