Podnews Weekly Review

- Podcasting is a mainstream media in Australia, the US and UK with over 50% of people listening to a podcast every month in each country. Our time and attention is limited so what other media is declining?- YouTube is the main access point for news podcasts in the US.  - Why are more users willing to pay for ad-free quality digital content (behind paywalls)? What does this mean for the future of advertising if the people who can afford to pay for ad-free content are the same people advertisers want to reach? - Why are "Downloads decreasing for many podcasts" but podcast listen/watch time is growing? - YouTube CEO Neal Mohan spoke at Cannes Lions this week and unsurprisingly he said "people don’t want to just listen”. More worryingly, he also spoke about a new form of branded commercial advertising for podcasts. Will this be more like uninterruptible TV commercials? Finally James has launched https://podnews.net/extras and Sam has submitted a native version of TrueFans to the Apple & Google stores.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

Elena Tsakakis from the Science Museum of Minnesota studies how families engage with podcasts, especially during car rides. She shares insights on research into kids' podcasts and their educational potential in informal settings. Molly Bloom, co-creator of the popular children's science podcast Brains On, discusses the importance of interactive elements in engaging young minds. They explore how podcasts can enhance learning and foster meaningful conversations within families, revealing a fascinating shift in children's media consumption.

Join John McDermott from Caloroga Shark Media, a creator of engaging short-form podcasts like Daily Comedy News. He delves into the intriguing world of podcast production, sharing revenue strategies and insights on platforms like Patreon. The conversation highlights the ethical dilemmas of AI-generated voices in media, sparking debates on copyright. Plus, explore the evolving landscape of podcast RSS feeds and Spotify's innovations designed for better community engagement and content monetization.

We speak with John Burgess from Acast, and Gautham Raj Anand from Hubhopper, and look at the week's podcast news.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

This was to be a fun live episode, but sadly, the audio recording of that failed to be usable. Bah! Lucky we got other audio as well. So, in this episode, we go round the show talking with people, and chat with Max Cutler, the founder of PAVE Studios.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

We speak with Michael Bayston about Acast's new initiative; plus, Alban Brooke on new tools for Buzzsprout podcasters everywhere - even us!Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

Ahead of The Podcast Show in London, Jason Carter spills the tea about what'll be there. Not literally.Also, Bauer Ireland's Ruth Fitzsimons. And, we look into Spotify's new play counts, and whatever they are.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

Spotify's financial results show impressive growth with a 12% rise in premium subscribers. The company has also pledged $100 million to podcast creators, enhancing its market presence. Their new trending charts feature podcasts based on rising popularity, not just total consumption. Meanwhile, strategic partnerships and integration with gaming are aimed at improving user experience. The evolving media landscape faces challenges from platforms like YouTube and Tencent Music while new innovations in audio tools are set to revolutionize the podcasting experience.

We speak with Stefano Fallaha from Podeo on podcasting in the Arab states, and Gotham Raj Anand from Hubhopper on Indian podcasting after YouTube. Plus, all the latest news from the podcast industry.We use chapters here, so skip through stories if you're a lightweight.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

Maya Prohovnik, VP and Head of Podcast Products at Spotify, shares her insights on the platform's push into video podcasting, discussing the challenges and opportunities for creators. John Spurlock introduces the Standard Podcast Consumption (SPC), aimed at standardizing metrics across platforms to enhance data sharing for podcasters. They also delve into the impact of Spotify's innovations on audience engagement and the evolving expectations of podcast consumers, all while addressing the industry's growing need for transparency in metrics.