Podnews Weekly Review

Mark Asquith, the founder of Captivate, joins the discussion to unveil their innovative Spark AI technology aimed at transforming podcast production. He dives into how Spark enhances efficiency with features like ad break suggestions, setting a new industry standard. The conversation also covers Spotify's significant closure of Chartable and impactful leadership changes, while shedding light on broader trends in podcasting, including the growing influence of YouTube over traditional platforms.

We interview Carl Fridsjö from Podspace, and learn about the company from Sweden.Plus - there are lots of exciting things going on with AI. We look at some of those, too!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

James Cridland and Sam Sethi discuss various topics related to podcasting, including new features from Buzzsprout, the importance of attention in the digital age, and the shift towards video content. The episode also includes an interview with Steve Pratt, author of the book "Earn It: Unconventional Strategies for Brave Marketers." Pratt discusses the importance of creating valuable content to earn attention and provides examples of companies that have successfully done so. The hosts also discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the increasing use of video in podcasting.Send James & Sam a messageBuzzsproutStart podcasting - keep podcasting!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support 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 week features Mike Russell from Music Radio Creative, known for his audio production expertise, Dustin Bluck from Castro, a pioneer in podcast app innovation, and Russell Harrower from PodToo, focusing on indie developer support. They dive into the new Pod Fund aimed at growing independent podcast applications. The discussion highlights the role of AI in enhancing content creation and the vibrant podcasting culture in Asia. Also on the table is Castro's unique features and upcoming advancements, along with the competitive landscape shaped by Spotify's dominance.

Wondery has bought New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce. Sam and James look at the deal and wonder how much of it is Taylor Swift related... plus we hear from someone celebrating her 18th year in podcasting: Grammar Girl's Mignon Fogarty. Find out how podcasting has changed and whether video is a good thing really.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

James wanders about at Podcast Movement while chatting with Sam about the latest podcasting 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

We chat with Dan Misener from Bumper about the new Bumper Dashboard and a different way to measure your podcast success.And with Joe Tannorella from Pod Engine, about his new podcast tool.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 hear from Oskar Serrander, CEO of Wondercraft, about their new AI studio that promises to revolutionise ad production. Plus, we explore the significant leadership change at Libsyn and the sale of Pair Networks.We introduce Podcast Discovery's virtual studio, enhancing video quality with professional setups and 3D modeled backgrounds, thereby increasing the chances of your podcast clips going viral. We chat with Josh Divney.And we learn about the NFC-enabled podcast beacon from Custom Podcast Solutions, with Mathew Passy.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

Harry Morton, a key player in the podcast industry, dives into Lower Street's acquisition of Pacific Content, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize branded podcasts. He highlights the combined strengths that will foster innovation and maintain distinct identities. Andrew Mason, from Descript, shares exciting prospects for the future of this editing tool, revealing how it aims to balance AI advancements with creator control and tackles the ethical implications of AI in content creation. They also touch on evolving monetization strategies and industry dynamics.

Micah Engle-Eshleman talks about an ad-blocking podcast app for creators. Manan Bhalodia discusses AI-generated news aggregation podcasts. Topics include AI in podcasting, ad-skipping apps, AI analysis of podcast ads, innovative payment models, and the use of AI for personalized daily podcasts.