The latest Podcast Marketing Trends Report, jointly produced by Podcast Marketing Academy and acclaimed branded-podcast studio Lower Street, dives deep into the real performance gaps between audio and video. Drawing from a massive data set — 308 podcasters across four continents, more than 50,000 cumulative episodes, 3.7 billion downloads, and 133 million YouTube views — the report offers one of the most comprehensive perspectives on podcast ROI to date. And the conclusion is both counterintuitive and refreshing:
Mission Media AI announces new funding, key sales hires, and the opening of a New York office to expand its AI-powered media monetization platform. Learn how the company is reshaping creator revenue, distribution, and advertising technology.
The Factory London unveils The Black Card, an ultra-exclusive lifetime creator membership offering unlimited access to podcast, video, and content studios. Only ten available. Learn how this groundbreaking model is reshaping the creator economy.
The Hollywood Reporter and Spotify debut their groundbreaking Podcast Roundtable featuring Keith Morrison, Mel Robbins, Ben Shapiro, Ashley Flowers, Dax Shepard, and Jon Favreau. Explore how podcasting is reshaping entertainment, culture, and Hollywood.
Discover the extraordinary story behind BBC’s Whale, Secrets of a Stranding, exploring a five-year excavation of a fin whale skull in Cornwall. Learn how scientists, locals, and conservationists transformed a tragic stranding into a landmark research triumph.
Goalhanger launches The Rest Is Science, a new video-first podcast hosted by Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens. With twice-weekly episodes, surprising deep dives, Field Notes explorations and a major partnership with Cancer Research UK, the show is set to transform science communication in 2025.
Jamie Oliver is launching a new global Audible Original, Reset Your Health, arriving January 2026. The six-part series dives into gut health, ageing, cravings, nutrition, and practical wellness tips with leading experts. Designed for real-life change, the podcast simplifies complex science and empowers listeners to make small, meaningful improvements.
All The Right Movies podcast has landed a major book deal with Quarto Publishing for a 2026 release. The book will expand the podcast’s detailed film storytelling into print with behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive interviews, and deep research across 25 iconic movies.
Podsqueeze has launched a groundbreaking text-based audio editor that allows creators to edit podcasts directly from the transcript. This revolutionary feature streamlines production, enhances quality, and brings Podsqueeze closer to becoming a complete end-to-end podcasting platform.
Wonkybot Entertainment expands its storytelling universe as “Tara Tremendous” evolves from a hit podcast into a brand-new animated Motion Audio series titled Secrets of Power U, debuting November 24 on YouTube. With a fresh aesthetic, immersive sound, and expanding franchise offerings, this marks a major milestone for the studio’s future in hybrid entertainment.
Bishop T.D. Jakes partners with iHeartMedia to launch “NXT Chapter,” a transformational podcast featuring Oprah Winfrey, Denzel Washington, Jeezy, Mellody Hobson, and more. Explore how this groundbreaking series aims to inspire purpose, unity, and personal evolution.
Echoverse and Bloody Disgusting team up to adapt Grim Death and Bill The Electrocuted Criminal into a star-studded audio drama. Explore details about the cast, story, upcoming horror podcasts, and what this collaboration means for the future of genre audio.