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Radio Academy ARIAS names Goalhanger Best Audio Brand

May 15, 2025
The ARIAS recently crowned Goalhanger as the UK's Audio Brand of the Year, celebrating the popularity of long-form content. AccuRadio, a long-standing online radio streamer, seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to royalty disputes. Meanwhile, the beloved audio show Twenty Thousand Hertz is making a leap to YouTube, promising fresh, innovative content designed specifically for the platform. Tune in for insights on the latest trends and challenges in the evolving podcast industry!
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Appetite for Long-Form Podcasts

  • The ARIAS 2025 awards show there is strong interest in long-form, intelligent podcast content.
  • Award-winning Goalhanger proves audiences crave entertainment with depth in audio formats.
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Music Royalties Challenge Online Radio

  • AccuRadio struggles due to high music royalty costs, paying over $13.5 million in 25 years.
  • This financial burden led them to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Innovative Podcast-to-YouTube Transition

  • Twenty Thousand Hertz podcast is expanding with a unique YouTube series designed specifically for that platform.
  • This approach complements the podcast instead of simply repurposing audio content.
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