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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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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...