Podnews Weekly Review

James Burt is the co-founder of Pivot Productions Group, which helps talent maximize value, while Liam Heffernan hails from Mercury Podcast Network, recently partnering with the Student Radio Association. Will Malnati, the founder of At Will Media, explores transforming podcast IP into new realms like television. They discuss staggering growth in podcast consumption, the importance of evolving metrics focused on engagement, and spotlight strategic collaborations aimed at enhancing opportunities for budding creators in the audio space.

Giles Gere, Director for Cheerful Earful and organizer of the Golden Lobes awards, discusses the future of podcasting, emphasizing the complexity of integrating video. He highlights the inaugural Golden Lobes, celebrating humor in the industry, and shares insights on how NPR's new funding tag enhances listener engagement. The conversation reveals the rapid growth of podcasting in India and delves into the balancing act of combining audio and video content amidst technical challenges. Giles also reflects on the collaborative spirit of the podcasting community and its evolving landscape.

Jon Savage, Co-founder of Amped Studios, discusses the evolving podcast landscape from his base in Cape Town. He highlights Spotify's innovative strategies to boost video content and the significant role of Apple Podcasts over the past two decades. The challenges faced by podcast creators due to changing monetization trends and the rise of paywalls for high-quality content are also explored. Savannah emphasizes the need for funding to support emerging creators, especially in Africa, as the podcasting community adapts to new technology and audience demands.

- 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