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Podnews Weekly ReviewSpotify closes Chartable; and Mark Asquith on Captivate's new Spark AIWe chat with Mark about Captivate's Spark AI; discuss all that's new about Spotify; and the RODECaster Video.Send James & Sam a messageRuthless TruthIs an opinion platform hosted by Marvin “Truth” Davis. My life and career...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport 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 2024-09-271h 06
In & Around PodcastingApple, Spotify, YouTube: Are Platforms Making It Harder to Start and Grow a Podcast?At the end of March this year, industry publication Podnews published its annual Podnews Report Card. This asks podcasters to complete a scorecard on podcast platforms, and where they're doing well, and where they're doing not so well.Across the board, all main platforms - Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music - had a lower score than last year when it came to helping listeners discover and follow a podcast.The same happened when asked how easy it was to list a new podcast, with all main platforms suffering a drop in the previous year's...2024-06-111h 12
In & Around PodcastingRetrospective: 9 Expert Insights on the Podcast IndustryAs the industry descends on the Podcast Show 2024 in London, UK, we take a look back at the first couple of months of In & Around Podcasting.We've covered a wealth of important topics, and been delighted to bring some fantastic insights around these topics from both industry insiders and indie podcasters. So sit back, and enjoy this recap.Featured in this episode: @JamesCridland on X @jcasabona on X @webby2001 on X @VeritySangan on X Deirdre's Facebook group Sam's Facebook page In & Around Podcasting is a podcast industry podcast brought to you by Mark As...2024-05-2115 min
Podnews Weekly ReviewBuzzsprout's fanmail; Captivate's YouTube integration; and Spotify vs AppleIncluding Kevin Finn from Buzzsprout and Mark Asquith from Captivate.Send James & Sam a messageRuthless TruthIs an opinion platform hosted by Marvin “Truth” Davis. My life and career...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport 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 2024-05-031h 34
Into The Podverse: Innovation, Challenges & OpportunitiesThe Authenticity Era: Podcasting Beyond the Pursuit of ProfitPodcasts have become the new frontier for storytellers, creators, and innovators. In the latest episode of "Into the Podverse," host Tony Doe invites us on an auditory journey that promises to unveil the secrets of this burgeoning medium.Tony kicks off the episode with a discussion on the collaboration between Spotify and Substack, which is set to change the game for podcast accessibility. This partnership allows Substack creators to share their content on Spotify's platform, making shows like "Rich Text," "Split Zone Duo," and "Culture Study" available to a wider audience. It's an empowering move for creators...2024-04-1907 min
In & Around PodcastingDo Small Podcast Apps Really Have a Future?In this episode, Danny, Sam Sethi, and Garry Aylott discuss the current state of podcasting apps and the recent closures of several apps. They explore the challenges faced by podcasting apps in terms of monetization and discoverability, and question whether this means some podcast apps have a future. The conversation also touches on the need for apps to offer more features and interactivity to both listeners and creators, and the potential for larger apps to tap into their existing platforms and open up APIs to smaller apps, creating a more diverse and innovative ecosystem.Takeaways2024-04-1651 min
In & Around PodcastingPodcast Movement Evolutions 2024 Review PLUS Industry Insider "Stupid Stuff!"NOTE: Some of this audio is a little sketchy because it was recorded using some Bluetooth mics on site at Podcast Movement Evolutions 2024. Probably worth an upgrade...As the podcasting industry descended on Los Angeles for Podcast Movement Evolutions, the talk centred around YouTube, podcast downloads in mobile games and the annual geek out over data thanks to The Infinite Dial and The Podnews Report Card.But what was Podcast Movement Evolutions 2024 like, really? Let's review...TakeawaysPodcast Movement Evolutions is a valuable event for both industry professionals and creators.There is...2024-04-0955 min
Podnews Weekly Review2023's highlights, and 2024's predictions from our friendsHighlights of 2023, and predictions for 2024, from our friends. Including:Jennifer Han from AushaBrett Spencer from City University of LondonMark Asquith from CaptivateDave Jones from the Podcast IndexLauren Passell from Tink MediaSkye Pillsbury from The SqueezeArielle Nissenblatt from DescriptSandy Warr from City University of LondonLizzy Pollott from AcastMelissa Kiesche from Edison ResearchKathy DoyleElsie Escobar from LibsynNayeema Raza from Vox MediaMemo Nuñez from RSS.comKyrin Down from Mere MortalsM...2023-12-2940 min
The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your PodcastPodcast Monetization in the Future with Sam SethiWhat does the future of podcast monetization look like?Today I'm joined by Sam Sethi, founder of https://www.podfans.fm, a new platform embracing creator culture and a pioneer of the value for value movement within podcasting and beyond.Fan of the show? Find it helpful?You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast.Your next stepsI teach podcasting a lot and for free...2023-10-0539 min
The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your PodcastPodnews Live (Manchester) 2023 ReviewIn this episode, I dive into my experience at the Podnews Live Manchester event on June 13, 2023. Held at The Lowry Theatre in Salford, Manchester, this event was an absolute success, buzzing with industry experts and enthusiasts.An impressive lineup of speakers took to the stage, including industry stalwarts like Podnews' James Cridland & Sam Sethi, little ol' me, Crowd Network's Michael Carr, and many others. Each speaker brought something fresh, adding new energy to the dialogue about the future of the podcasting industry.Personally, I walked away with three clear insights: the need for more Podnews...2023-06-1517 min
Podnews Weekly ReviewNew Releases and MD Interviews: Oscar Merry (Fountain 0.7), Martin Mouritzen (Podfriend 2.0) and Mark Asquith (Captivate Creator Suite).Special Guests:Mark Asquith - Captivate Oscar Merry - FountainMartin Mouritzen - Podfriend News: The New York Times released its standalone Audio appSpotify’s AI DJ launches in UK and IrelandThe US podcast ad market is now worth $1.8bn, according to new data from the IAB and PWC. The IAB predicts the market will be $3.9bn by 2025.Buzzsprout has enlarged its podcast advertising tool to allow ads from products and businesses.The Diary Of A CEO is now streaming on BBC iPlayer!Good Tape is a new print magazine from Dane Cardiel VP, Gumb...2023-05-192h 28
Podnews Weekly ReviewPodcasts are go (on YouTube) (kind of); and interview with Captivate's Mark AsquithSpecial Guest: Mark Asquith - MD Captivate (Global)News: YouTube announced that “podcasts are a go!”YouTube’s Creator Insider has produced a video announcing the company’s new podcast features and metricsFacebook is shutting its audio channels in groupsLinkedIn has launched the LinkedIn Podcast Academy, a six month incubator pilot for nineteen showsSpotify and NPR are detailing their new partnership in a post highlighting how the two companies are “forging a new partnership focused on diversification and discoverability”Audiobooks are now available to Spotify users in CanadaSpotify Spent Less Than 10% of Its $100 Mill...2023-03-241h 18