Apple introduces advanced video podcasts on Apple Podcasts powered by HLS technology. Discover new monetization tools, dynamic video ads, offline viewing, and seamless streaming launching Spring 2026.
Spotify introduces weekly audiobook charts in the UK and US, ranking the most-listened titles based on user engagement. Here’s how it works and what it means for authors and publishers in 2026.
Crossed Wires Podcast Festival is back and bigger than ever. The Sheffield event expands to four days in July 2026 with Greg James, JaackMaate, Elis James and a Sunday True Crime Takeover. Tickets on sale now.
BBC World Service announces Inheritance: Samsung, a gripping 10-episode podcast exploring the Lee family succession battle, political scandal, and the rise of Samsung. Launching 23 March 2026.
Award-winning podcast network Noiser unveils Real Vikings, a 10-part history podcast narrated by Iain Glen. Discover release date, episode themes, Viking mysteries, and streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Steven Bartlett’s FlightStory invests seven figures into Maggie Sellers Reum’s Hot Smart Rich podcast. Discover how the brand is scaling with a luxury studio, new hires, and a bold growth strategy.
The Indie PaC Awards 2026 launches at SXSW to celebrate independent podcasters and creator-owned shows. Learn about nominees, categories, eligibility rules, and ceremony details.
BBC Sounds launches The Anglesey Vampire Killer, a chilling seven-part podcast exploring the 2001 ritualistic murder of 90-year-old Mabel Leyshon in Llanfairpwll, Ynys Môn. Discover the full story, investigation details, and community impact.
The UK’s Radio Academy has officially rebranded as The Audio Academy, marking a historic shift toward podcast-led and on-demand audio. With new Chair Nick Pitts and ARIAS 2026 ahead, the move signals a bold new era for Britain’s audio industry.
BBC Radio 1 stars Matt Edmondson and Mollie King launch a groundbreaking comedy crime podcast where even they don’t know the killer. Discover the twist behind Matt and Mollie’s Novel Idea.
The International Flag League has named iHeartRadio its official media partner in a landmark deal set to expand flag football’s national and global reach. Here’s what it means for the sport.
The ANA’s latest benchmark shows media quality now drives programmatic success. Advertisers focusing on governance converted 56.7% of spend into qualified impressions, outperforming cost-driven strategies by nearly 20 points.