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Podnews Daily - podcast industry news

Daily news for the podcast and on-demand audio industry - from Apple Podcasts to Spotify, YouTube Music to Joe Rogan. Podnews also covers the latest jobs and events and trending shows in a short update every weekday. editor@podnews.net - visit https://podnews.net to get our free newsletter.

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January 1, 2026 4 mins
We bet you'll forget this. Unless you've automated it like we hopefully have. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Your New Year’s Resolutions: lose weight, grow your podcast, hire the best video podcast partner in the industry. Lean & Loaf can help with two of these. https://podnews.net/cc/3226 Visit https://podnews.net/update/update-new-year for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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Not in the car, unless you really like traffic jams. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Podcast and streaming audiences don't fully overlap. See the full analysis https://podnews.net/cc/3220 Visit https://podnews.net/update/americans-listening-location for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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December 30, 2025 1 min
And which app shows video in a window that's less than a tenth of an inch high?. Sponsored by Magellan AI. How much did streaming and podcast audiences overlap in Q3? Explore the data https://podnews.net/cc/3219 Visit https://podnews.net/update/apps-support-podcastshero for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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December 29, 2025 4 mins
And a podcast returns... after more than 21 years. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Where is podcast ad spend heading next? Join our quarterly spend webinar to see what’s changing. Sign up https://podnews.net/cc/3217 Visit https://podnews.net/update/video-dreadful-listens for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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December 26, 2025 3 mins
The first live show is Jan 11. Sponsored by Magellan AI. 15 brands made big moves in podcast advertising this quarter. See Magellan AI's movers & shakers https://podnews.net/cc/3216 Visit https://podnews.net/update/bill-simmons-netflix-live for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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Is it the year of liquid content?. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Happy holidays from the team at Magellan AI https://podnews.net/cc/3215 Visit https://podnews.net/update/christmas-new-era for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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Video watchers consume more content, too, says the study. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Who's setting the pace in podcast ad spend? Get the full list and sign up for our webinar https://podnews.net/cc/3214 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-ad-revenue-2026 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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It'll use your RSS feed, just like open podcasting should.. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Magellan AI insights helped True Native Media recover revenue, grow shows, and expand advertisers. Find out more https://podnews.net/cc/3210 Visit https://podnews.net/update/iheartradio-video-podcasts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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That's a big number! We put it in context.. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Lost deals aren't always lost. True Native Media used insight to recover and renew real revenue. Learn how they did it https://podnews.net/cc/3208 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-700million for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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We hear from Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Amazon, and many others. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Want the latest on spend shifts and how the industry's growing? The Q3 Quarterly Benchmark Report has it all. Grab the report https://podnews.net/cc/3201 Visit https://podnews.net/update/predictions-2026 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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The result of more than a thousand campaigns. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Renewal and response signals helped Boll & Branch fine-tune campaigns and lift ROI. Get the full story with Magellan AI https://podnews.net/cc/3200 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-vs-audio-ad-effectiveness for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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December 17, 2025 4 mins
How big is Netflix? We've got some data. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Boll & Branch stepped beyond their core audience and saw returns climb. See how they scaled with Magellan AI https://podnews.net/cc/3198 Visit https://podnews.net/update/iheart-to-netflix for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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December 16, 2025 4 mins
Sometimes, a little more experience pays dividends for sponsors, says research. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Real spend signals helped Blue Wire close one of their biggest deals of the year. See how they did it https://podnews.net/cc/3196 Visit https://podnews.net/update/orbit-older-shows for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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December 15, 2025 5 mins
A full list of the best. Plus, a podcast app bans . Sponsored by Magellan AI. When buyers asked for proof, Blue Wire delivered. Audience data backed their pitches and unlocked new partnerships. Discover their strategy https://podnews.net/cc/3194 Visit https://podnews.net/update/crime-in-2025-podcasts for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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December 12, 2025 4 mins
...and Taylor Swift wants another man to make one. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Competitive and ad load insight helped Mynt Agency dodge clutter and guide brands to stronger placements. Check out their strategy https://podnews.net/cc/3192 Visit https://podnews.net/update/creators-2025-women for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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The list includes two people from outside the US. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Mynt Agency's shortcut to smarter podcast planning is simple: better data, not guesswork. Learn Mynt's approach https://podnews.net/cc/3189 Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-hall-of-fame-inductees-26 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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It's not just download size that matters, the award organisers say. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Ready to shape how top agencies and brands measure audio in 2026? Join the Measurement Success team at Magellan AI. Apply now https://podnews.net/cc/3188 Visit https://podnews.net/update/nyc-podcast-awards-26 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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You won't believe who they didn't nominate. Sponsored by Magellan AI. With clear attribution, RedCircle doubled down on top performers and cut wasted spend. Explore their results https://podnews.net/cc/3183 Visit https://podnews.net/update/golden-globes-noms-26 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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December 8, 2025 5 mins
She was the Executive Producer of Podcast Programming at ABC News. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Half the CPA, higher conversion rates, stronger sales momentum. RedCircle's results speak for themselves. See how they proved performance https://podnews.net/cc/3182 Visit https://podnews.net/update/laura-mayer-talkhouse for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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Apple Podcasts recognises a show that isn't from the US. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Competitive spend data helped Locked On zero in on active buyers and sharpen their pitch timing. See their playbook https://podnews.net/cc/3179 Visit https://podnews.net/update/rest-is-history-show-of-2025 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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