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Podnews Daily - podcast industry news

Daily news for people in podcasting - from Apple Podcasts to Spotify and YouTube; Amy Poehler to Crime Junkie and Joe Rogan, indie podcasting to the biggest hits. Whether it's the newest show from Goalhanger, the latest signing from The Ringer, advertising information from Magellan AI or Podtrac, research including the most popular podcasts to listen to, or updates from The Daily from The New York Times, we cover it all, every weekday. Podnews also covers the latest podcast jobs and events - and we help you with new podcasts to listen to. Our podcast is updated weekdays at 7a Eastern; but you can also visit https://podnews.net to get our free newsletter, for all the stories whenever you need them. Email: editor@podnews.net

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IAB to release v2.3 of measurement guidelines

July 21, 2026 • 5 mins
New guidelines come just before the AMP document. Sponsored by SpotsNow Search. Try Advanced Search for Podcast Advertisers. SpotsNow's new AI Search ranks all shows on audience fit and targeting, then allows you to see the performance potential in one click so you isolate the best shows quickly. Try SpotsNow Search Free https://podnews.net/cc/3591 Visit https://podnews.net/update/iab-v23-public for the story links in full, and t...
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The top 50 podcasts in the US

July 20, 2026 • 7 mins
Joe Rogan is number one still - but there's another British podcast in the list. Sponsored by SpotsNow Search. Try Advanced Search for Podcast Advertisers. SpotsNow's new AI Search ranks all shows on audience fit and targeting, then allows you to see the performance potential in one click so you isolate the best shows quickly. Try SpotsNow Search Free https://podnews.net/cc/3591 Visit https://podnews.net/update/top-50-podcasts-q2...
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Audio: the “foundation” of podcasting

July 17, 2026 • 5 mins
Almost every podcast consumer still listens to them, a study says. Sponsored by SpotsNow Search. Try Advanced Search for Podcast Advertisers. SpotsNow's new AI Search ranks all shows on audience fit and targeting, then allows you to see the performance potential in one click so you isolate the best shows quickly. Try SpotsNow Search Free https://podnews.net/cc/3591 Visit https://podnews.net/update/audio-foundation-nielsen for the...
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Platform insights for YouTube

July 16, 2026 • 4 mins
TikTok is set to grow bigger than YouTube by the end of the decade. Sponsored by SpotsNow Search. Try Advanced Search for Podcast Advertisers. SpotsNow's new AI Search ranks all shows on audience fit and targeting, then allows you to see the performance potential in one click so you isolate the best shows quickly. Try SpotsNow Search Free https://podnews.net/cc/3591 Visit https://podnews.net/update/youtube-insights for the story ...
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Listeners prefer AI voices, claim two studies

July 15, 2026 • 6 mins
They don't like the idea, but after hearing an AI voice they are twice as likely to like it. Sponsored by SpotsNow Search. Try Advanced Search for Podcast Advertisers. SpotsNow's new AI Search ranks all shows on audience fit and targeting, then allows you to see the performance potential in one click so you isolate the best shows quickly. Try SpotsNow Search Free https://podnews.net/cc/3591 Visit https://podnews.net/update/listen...
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Interest in podcast advertising hits twelve year high

July 14, 2026 • 4 mins
76% of agencies and advertisers currently advertise in podcasts. Sponsored by SpotsNow Search. Try Advanced Search for Podcast Advertisers. SpotsNow's new AI Search ranks all shows on audience fit and targeting, then allows you to see the performance potential in one click so you isolate the best shows quickly. Try SpotsNow Search Free https://podnews.net/cc/3591 Visit https://podnews.net/update/interest-in-podcast-ads for the st...
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Bill Maher signs with Daylight Media

July 13, 2026 • 7 mins
Nine other shows have recently joined the platform. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities into the AI tools your team already uses. Try it free until July 22. Connect your AI to SpotsNow https://podnews.net/cc/3568 Visit https://podnews.net/upda...
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Are podcast advertisers missing a trick?

July 10, 2026 • 4 mins
Triton Digital seems to think so. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities into the AI tools your team already uses. Try it free until July 22. Connect your AI to SpotsNow https://podnews.net/cc/3568 Visit https://podnews.net/update/demos-plus-mism...
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Youtube overtakes Spotify in the UK for podcasts

July 9, 2026 • 5 mins
However, Apple still gets the most downloads. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities into the AI tools your team already uses. Try it free until July 22. Connect your AI to SpotsNow https://podnews.net/cc/3568 Visit https://podnews.net/update/you...
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Spotify podcast ads get delivered by Amazon

July 8, 2026 • 4 mins
Now Amazon DSP lets their advertisers buy into Spotify podcasts. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities into the AI tools your team already uses. Try it free until July 22. Connect your AI to SpotsNow https://podnews.net/cc/3568 Visit https://pod...
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Voting opens for Podcast Movement sessions

July 7, 2026 • 4 mins
You can vote from today as to who speaks at the event. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities into the AI tools your team already uses. Try it free until July 22. Connect your AI to SpotsNow https://podnews.net/cc/3568 Visit https://podnews.net/u...
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Who’s in the British Podcast Awards “longlist”?

July 6, 2026 • 5 mins
409 entrants are recognised this year - but not Goalhanger or Global. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities into the AI tools your team already uses. Try it free until July 22. Connect your AI to SpotsNow https://podnews.net/cc/3568 Visit https:...
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Jamie East has bad blood

July 3, 2026 • 3 mins
...and he's made a podcast about it. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities into the AI tools your team already uses. Try it free until July 22. Connect your AI to SpotsNow https://podnews.net/cc/3568 Visit https://podnews.net/update/bad-blood fo...
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Who listens to podcasts? Best not to assume

July 2, 2026 • 4 mins
It's often not who you think. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities into the AI tools your team already uses. Try it free until July 22. Connect your AI to SpotsNow https://podnews.net/cc/3568 Visit https://podnews.net/update/who-listens for the...
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A new Riverside

July 1, 2026 • 5 mins
The recording tool adds a whole set of new features. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities into the AI tools your team already uses. Try it free until July 22. Connect your AI to SpotsNow https://podnews.net/cc/3568 Visit https://podnews.net/upd...
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Power-up your podcast in July

June 30, 2026 • 5 mins
10 to 15 minutes a day to make a difference?. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Ask any podcast advertising question inside Claude or ChatGPT. The SpotsNow connector brings competitor analysis, campaign planning intelligence, competitor conflict vetting and new-client opportunities into the AI tools your team already uses. Try it free until July 22. Connect your AI to SpotsNow https://podnews.net/cc/3568 Visit https://podnews.net/update/pow...
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Multiplatform podcasting

June 29, 2026 • 4 mins
It's not just audio and video, but newsletters, short-form and social too. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Get SpotsNow's Claude and ChatGPT connector free. Ask anything about podcast advertising in plain language, right inside Claude or ChatGPT. Designed from the ground up for podcast advertising workflows to give you the edge. Get unlimited free organisation wide use from now until July 22nd. Connect free in 60 seconds https://podnews.ne...
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Companies to get help with Japanese podcasts

June 26, 2026 • 4 mins
Advertising needs to be polite. Imagine that.. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Get SpotsNow's Claude and ChatGPT connector free for a month. Ask anything about podcast advertising in plain language, right inside Claude or ChatGPT. Designed from the ground up for podcast advertising workflows to give you the edge. Connect free in 60 seconds https://podnews.net/cc/3554 Visit https://podnews.net/update/otonal-localization for the story links...
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Captivate turns on monetisation options

June 25, 2026 • 4 mins
Memberships, direct sales, programmatic, and more. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Get SpotsNow's Claude and ChatGPT connector free for a month. Ask anything about podcast advertising in plain language, right inside Claude or ChatGPT. Designed from the ground up for podcast advertising workflows to give you the edge. Connect free in 60 seconds https://podnews.net/cc/3554 Visit https://podnews.net/update/captivate-monetisation-2 for the st...
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The podcast crowdfunded for $200,000

June 24, 2026 • 5 mins
Gee, people really like those old Apple computers, huh?. Sponsored by SpotsNow. Get SpotsNow's Claude and ChatGPT connector free for a month. Ask anything about podcast advertising in plain language, right inside Claude or ChatGPT. Designed from the ground up for podcast advertising workflows to give you the edge. Connect free in 60 seconds https://podnews.net/cc/3554 Visit https://podnews.net/update/crowdfunded-two-hundred-grand...
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