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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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Powered by open RSS: video in the iHeartRadio app

January 9, 2026 • 3 mins
They'll even support alternateEnclosures to help move the industry forward. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Trusted by iHeart, Netflix, and HBO, we edit the top video podcasts in the world. And we can edit yours, too. https://podnews.net/cc/3237 Visit https://podnews.net/update/iheartradio-rss-video for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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Spotify: dynamic video sponsorships and more

January 8, 2026 • 5 mins
...and Rob Walch leaves Libsyn after more than 18 years. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Joining a gym is hard. Hiring Lean & Loaf is easy. They edit video for your podcasts while you loaf. See for yourself. https://podnews.net/cc/3230 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-dynamic-vid for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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Are listeners overwhelmed by too many ads?

January 7, 2026 • 5 mins
Are too many ads forcing them into ad-avoidance?. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Joining a gym is hard. Hiring Lean & Loaf is easy. They edit video for your podcasts while you loaf. See for yourself. https://podnews.net/cc/3230 Visit https://podnews.net/update/ad-avoidance for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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Global acquires sports content studio The Overlap

January 6, 2026 • 3 mins
The company was founded by footballer Gary Neville. Sponsored by Lean & Loaf. Joining a gym is hard. Hiring Lean & Loaf is easy. They edit video for your podcasts while you loaf. See for yourself. https://podnews.net/cc/3230 Visit https://podnews.net/update/global-the-overlap-acquisition for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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A million-dollar copyright infringement?

January 5, 2026 • 5 mins
The company that could be taking your show, stripping the ads out, and charging. 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/copyright-infringements for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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Podcast creation was up in 2025

January 2, 2026 • 3 mins
Total new show launches increased slightly from 2024. 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/podcast-creation-25 for the story links in full, and to get our daily newsletter.
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Happy New Year - update this bit in your podcast feed

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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Where Americans listen most

December 31, 2025 • 1 min
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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Which apps support video podcasts?

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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Does video lead to “dreadful listens”?

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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Bill Simmons podcast to go live on Netflix

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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Christmas brings a new era for podcasting?

December 25, 2025 • 1 min
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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Podcast ad revenue up 20% next year, thanks to video

December 24, 2025 • 3 mins
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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iHeartRadio announces support for video podcasts

December 23, 2025 • 4 mins
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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YouTube podcast consumption: 700 million hours on TV

December 22, 2025 • 4 mins
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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Video, AI and innovation: podcast predictions for 2026

December 19, 2025 • 3 mins
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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Study: YouTube ads work up to 25% worse than audio

December 18, 2025 • 4 mins
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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Top iHeart shows sign with Netflix

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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Older shows perform better for advertisers

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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The top true-crime podcasts in 2025

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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