Tech podcast TBPN quietly secured a regional Super Bowl 2026 ad spot in the Bay Area, reportedly paying under $50,000 while brands spend up to $10 million per commercial. Here’s the full story.
Spotify expands beyond audiobooks by partnering with Bookshop.org to sell physical books in-app and launching Page Match, a new feature that syncs printed pages with audiobooks instantly.
A new documentary podcast revisits the 1969 Morehouse College protest involving Samuel L. Jackson and Martin Luther King Sr., revealing a forgotten civil rights story with lasting impact.
SiriusXM and the National Association of the Deaf have asked a federal judge to extend the stay in their podcast transcript lawsuit as mediation continues. Here’s what the case means for accessibility, Pandora, and the future of podcast transcription.
City Cast announces a major DC newsroom expansion after Washington Post layoffs and the cancellation of “Post Reports.” Backed by Graham Holdings, the podcast network plans to hire new journalists immediately.
A new Emarketer and Amazon Ads survey reveals 79% of U.S. marketers now use digital audio advertising, but ROI measurement issues are slowing budget growth despite rising podcast ad demand.
Audio ads remain underrepresented in marketing mix models, skewing ROI and media spend decisions, according to a new IAB report. Learn why MMMs still fail audio—and how AI and Project Eidos aim to fix it.
Latin America is emerging as the fastest-growing digital audio market outside the U.S. Triton Digital data reveals explosive growth in podcast listeners, mobile streaming, and audio ad revenue across the region.
Digital media M&A surged in 2025, and TuneIn’s $175 million acquisition by Stingray Group highlights renewed confidence in audio, radio, podcasting, and streaming platforms.
Audioboom has entered a multi-year partnership with Crooked Media to manage podcast hosting, global distribution, and advertising sales, expanding international reach ahead of key US election cycles.
Mercury Podcast Network celebrates its first anniversary with the launch of Orbit, a new subscription service for independent podcasters, and the debut of the Heroes of Indie Podcasting Hall of Fame.
Voxtopica introduces the Timbre Awards, a new US-based podcast awards programme recognising public interest, civic, and educational podcasts that prioritise trust, accuracy, and public impact.