Podnews Weekly Review

We talk with Todd Cochrane of Blubrry about the last 19 years of podcasting, and the future.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

Revel in the thrill of the ever-evolving podcasting industry! Brace yourself for an exciting episode as we dive into Spotify's latest news including the introduction of audiobooks and time synced transcripts to their platform. We'll also discuss Google's grand departure and the buzz surrounding the British and Australian Podcast Awards. This is your one-stop-shop for all the latest in podcasting!Turn your attention to the north as we venture into a critical discussion on Canada's new podcast regulations imposed by the CRTC. Explore with us the potential impacts on content creators and streaming services in the Maple Leaf country. Get a closer peek at the future of streaming services as we delve into the concept of attention metrics. As a cherry on top, we'll raise a toast to Quill's astounding stride as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies. Finally, we'll put a spotlight on the winners of the Black Podcasting Awards, the Spark Media Awards and more. And don't forget the exhilarating success of Podnews Live, the burgeoning podcast audience in Italy and Nigeria, and the latest personnel changes at VoiceWorks. So buckle up for an enlightening journey into the heart of podcasting!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

Google Podcasts to close; too soon?Plus Melissa Kiesche, Senior Vice President at Edison Research, who unveils the meticulous process behind gathering listener data, providing us with a fresh perspective on the US and UK podcast charts and some exclusive data.And, we'll take a sobering look at the potential dangers linked to headphone usage - a topic every podcaster should be aware of. 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

Ready to elevate your podcasting knowledge? Our latest episode is a deep dive into the evolving world of Apple Podcasts and Acast, promising to enhance your understanding of the industry's latest developments. We explore Apple's new Episode Art feature in their iOS 17 update and discuss the layoffs at Sony Music's podcast division.What's the buzz about Acast's strategic decision to not accept campaigns using Spotify's ad analytics? We unpack Acast's newly formed partnership with PodScribe and discuss how it underlines the importance of maintaining independence and objectivity when measuring and reporting on campaigns. We also delve into Acast's deal with PodScribe and its implications for podcast brand safety and contextual targeting - something every podcaster needs to be aware of.Finally, we cover a range of industry updates and news. From a spine-chilling Australian horror film about podcasting to the unveiling of Edison Research's upcoming Latino podcast listener report. Plus, we analyze recent appointments in the podcasting industry and discuss the controversy surrounding Russell Brand.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

Good news from podcasting as downloads are up; and Podcast One gets onto the NASDAQ.Plus, we've an interview with Naomi Mellor, and for some reason, start talking about Bruno Brookes.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

In the chapters (use them!)Every industry has its rising stars, and ours is no different. Meet Ainsley Costello, the 19-year-old independent artist who is brilliantly navigating the modern music industry and the new value for value trend. Costello gets real about her experiences, the pushback from the music industry, and her own unique take on the future of music as she ventures into the crypto space. We also hear from Wavlake's Sam Mean.Greg Glenday, Acast's new  Chief Business Officer, also talks to us; and Sam and James take a look at the stories from Podnews.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 is mostly written by Buzzsprout's CoHost AI tool)Ready to unravel the mysteries of YouTube's support for RSS? Join us, James Cridland and Sam Sethi, as we navigate the intricate maze of open-standard and proprietary RSS, dissecting how these could shape the future of podcasting. We also offer a glimpse into Spotify's latest offerings for podcasters and Apple's Enhanced Analytics for paid subscriptions. And, just for fun, we discuss the World Series of Important Americans in podcasting (at least, that's what Sam calls it).We've scored a podcasting coup this week with special guest Nathan Gathright, who we talk to about Transcribe.FM and his work.In our final segment, we talk shop about the seismic shifts in the podcasting landscape brought about by new hires and corporate acquisitions. We applaud Apple's hiring of Stacy Goers, the implications of these power moves, and what they might mean for the future of podcasting. We also take an exciting detour into the world of podcast transcription, sharing our thoughts on the best options available and how to make the most of them. It's a rollercoaster ride through podcasting that you won't want to miss. So come along and get ready for a whirlwind journey through the ever-evolving podcasting landscape.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

Live from the show floor at Podcast Movement 2023, in Denver, CO.Guests areTodd Cochrane, CEO, BlubrryRob Greenlee, SteamYard and NomonoAnne Kavanaugh, OSSA CollectiveSam Sethi is away this week, probably doing something with a dog.This episode was first heard on The New Media ShowSend 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

Ever wondered how changes in the podcasting landscape can revolutionize your content creation? Imagine driving your podcast to new heights using innovative technologies and groundbreaking integrations. Join us on this enlightening journey as we dissect pivotal issues such as Glenn Beck's show removal from Apple Podcasts and dive into the thrilling acquisition of Squadcast by Descript. Our esteemed guests, including Alex Gates, Cameron from ifuf'sIPFS Podcasting, Jay LeBoeuf from Descript, and Zack and Rock from Squadcast, join us to unravel these intriguing developments. We'll explore how Squadcast is now free to all Descript users and how the integration of these two platforms will empower creators like never before. What's more, we'll discuss how this collaboration will make 4K recordings available, what it means for production in all its stages, and its potential impact on profit and promotion.Lastly, we'll bring you the chance to hear from Sir Aleks Gates, a pioneer in podcasting 2.0 technologies. He'll guide us through the intricacies of Podping, a technology enabling live stream notifications and eliminating the need for polling. Plus, get ready to discover the Interplanetary File System (IPFS) network with Cameron from IPFS  Podcasting, an incredible development that might just enable micro payments with Satoshi for hosting. Stay tuned for a podcast episode packed full of insightful information and exciting future possibilities for podcasting!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

Good news, bad news - financials sound good, consumption doesn’tThe Russians are comingAnd advanced audience demographics for podcastsPlus, Live One’s Rob Ellin on the future of Kast Media, Podcast One, and moreGo listen to Kyrin's show, Mere Mortals, here: https://podnews.net/podcast/i7thvFor the full interview with Rob Ellin, find it at https://podcastbusinessjournal.comSend 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