The Oprah Podcast secures four Ambies nominations in its debut year, earning recognition for interviews, hosting, branded content, and personal growth. Full story here.
SoundMarket launches with 18,000+ premium cinematic tracks designed for podcasters and creators seeking original, non-repetitive, and legally safe music.
The hit podcast Wisecrack is launching a global live tour in 2026, bringing comedian Edd Hedges’ dark comedy and true crime storytelling to audiences across Europe and the United States.
BBC Sounds Audio Lab introduces four new UK podcasts spotlighting MF DOOM, neurodivergence, transracial adoption, and motherhood.
The Times is launching a new weekly US politics podcast, The State of It: USA, hosted by Katy Balls and Gerry Baker — offering insider insight into Trump’s presidency, Washington power, and America’s global influence.
New research shows podcast and audio ads are the most effective way to reach ad-free streaming subscribers. Discover why audio is winning advertisers in 2025.
RPM Records expands vinyl culture into podcasting with “El Po’ Cas,” a new Spanish-language music show featuring Colombian music experts, rare discoveries, and deep cultural storytelling.
Sega expands Sonic the Hedgehog universe with new narrative podcast “The Chaotix Casefiles.” Full cast, release date, creative team, and why it matters.
YouTube’s 2026 roadmap signals a major shift in podcast strategy, merging video, Shorts, AI, monetization, and living-room streaming into a unified creator ecosystem.
Spotify’s ChatGPT integration is driving massive podcast discovery, helping users find new shows faster through AI-powered recommendations and smart personalization.
Oxford Road’s ORBIT data reveals mental health podcasts outperform fitness shows in advertising performance, delivering stronger ROI, lower volatility, and sustained Q1 results in 2026.
Discover how mission-driven organisations are using podcasts to build trust, educate audiences, and influence public discourse in 2026. Case studies, trends, and expert insights.