Lyca Radio Network is launching Lyca Xtra, a weekly podcast spotlighting British Asian voices, culture and contemporary issues. Debuting in January 2026, the series aims to fill a major gap in UK Asian speech-led media.
The Podcast Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class, honoring eleven iconic creators and industry leaders whose work transformed podcasting into a global medium. Discover the inductees, their achievements, and what to expect at the Podfest Expo induction ceremony.
Spotify is testing a revolutionary feature allowing users to directly shape its algorithm using natural language prompts. This 5,000-word deep-dive explores how Prompted Playlists could redefine music discovery, transform personalization, impact artists, and set the stage for the future of AI-powered streaming.
TikTok has launched “TikTok In The Mix,” a new live podcast series featuring major artists like Demi Lovato. The show marks a major step in TikTok’s expansion into music-focused podcasting through its new partnership with iHeartMedia and the launch of the TikTok Podcast Network.
The Washington Post has launched “Your Personal Podcast,” an AI-driven feature that creates customized news episodes based on each reader’s interests, habits, and preferred topics. Powered by ElevenLabs, the tool uses realistic AI hosts to deliver a unique, evolving news experience.
A new Sounds Profitable report reveals that 71% of US podcast creators now produce video as retention struggles grow. Discover key insights on creator trends, churn rates, gender gaps, and the future of podcasting in 2025.
Audion and RedCircle have formed a powerful new partnership designed to streamline cross-market podcast advertising and expand monetisation opportunities for creators across Europe and the United States. The collaboration introduces plug-and-play integration, premium inventory expansion, and global programmatic advertising capabilities — marking a new era for international audio commerce.
Bauer Media Audio partners with Audiomob to bring non-intrusive in-app audio ads to eight European markets through audioXi. Discover how this innovation reshapes digital audio, mobile gaming advertising, and brand engagement
A new global podcast study from NumberEight, Barometer, AdsWizz, and Sounds Profitable introduces the most comprehensive podcast-only audience insights yet, revealing key trends that will shape audio advertising strategies in 2026.
Discover The Full Ahead Podcast — a storytelling-driven maritime series created by journalist Nigel Thompson and shipping leader Alistair Eagles. Explore industry insights, seafaring careers, heritage stories, and innovations shaping the future of global shipping.
Podcasting is no longer a youth-led medium. Edison Research’s Q3 2025 Share of Ear report shows explosive growth among listeners aged 35–64, pushing podcasting into true mass-market territory. Here’s how the aging audience is transforming the audio landscape.
iHeartMedia has unveiled its new “Guaranteed Human” branding, promising that every podcast and radio show features real creators—not AI-generated voices. Backed by new listener research, the company says audiences crave authenticity more than ever in an AI-driven world.