Sounder on APIs, Apple Rating Analysis, YouTube's Host-Read Haven
Jan 26, 2024
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Guest Tom Webster, a podcasting expert, discusses the release of Sounder's OpenAPI and how podcast networks are testing AI tools. They also analyze the ratings of Apple podcasts and the effectiveness of YouTube ads. The chapter concludes with a quick hit segment.
Sounder has released OpenAPIs for the podcast industry, allowing for automatic speech recognition and transcription tech to enhance podcast discovery and collaboration.
Podcast networks are experimenting with AI tools, such as generative AI for international translation and AI as personal assistants for producers and executives.
Deep dives
Sounder Announces OpenAPI
Sounder has released OpenAPI's for use by the podcast industry, making their automatic speech recognition and transcription tech available to others. Sounder's APIs could help with podcast discovery, targeting capabilities, and fostering collaborative communities. This step allows developers to start at step two of a process, advancing the industry and saving time.
AI Tools in Podcast Networks
Podcast networks like ACOS, iHeartMedia, and Spotify are testing various AI tools. iHeart plans to use generative AI to translate podcasts for international markets. ACOS is using Collections Plus to group podcasts in contextual categories for better targeting opportunities. The executives interviewed expressed cautiousness about generative AI replacing human hosts but showed interest in using AI as a personal assistant for producers and executives.
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Sounder's OpenAPI and Testing AI Tools by Podcast Networks