Exploring Trends in News Podcast Listening and Industry Insights

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• The average age of CNN viewers is 67, and FOX News viewers are even older, at 69. But the age profile of listeners to news podcasts is similar to the US population average: a younger audience meaning real opportunity for advertisers. That’s one of the findings of The News Podcast Consumer, new data released by Sounds Profitable this week with National Public Media, focusing on the US’s second-most popular podcast genre. It’s a free download.
• The full schedule for Evolutions has been published. The event takes place in Chicago, Mar 31 - Apr 3. Tickets are here - code PODNEWS saves money for selected passes.
• How many Americans are listening to podcasts? And what other digital media are they consuming? The Infinite Dial 2025 from Edison Research will be presented in a free webinar on Thursday Mar 20 at 2pm ET. It’ll be presented by Edison Research Vice President Megan Lazovick, and the editor of Podnews, James Cridland. The annual research is supported this year by Audacy, Cumulus Media, and SiriusXM Media.

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