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.
Podcasts now rival AM/FM radio in spoken-word listening time, according to Edison Research. Discover how podcasting reshaped audio consumption, advertising, and media trends.
The Lighthouse by Whalar Group signs a major distribution deal with iHeartMedia to launch dozens of creator-led podcasts through 2026. Here’s what it means for the creator economy.
ReVolver Podcasts deepens partnership with TelevisaUnivision to dominate Mexico’s booming $3.7B podcast ad market. Here’s what it means for brands, advertisers, and Spanish-language audio growth.
The Black Effect Podcast Festival returns to Atlanta on April 25, 2026. Hosted by Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia, the event features live podcasts, AI panels, networking and Black-owned businesses at Pullman Yards.
The Guardian will record Football Weekly live at SXSW 2026 in Austin, marking its first US taping. Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning preview the 2026 World Cup with Brendan Hunt and Alexander Abnos.
Irish commentator George Hamilton and BBC presenter Connor Phillips launch ‘It’s There!’ – a powerful new sports podcast revisiting Ireland’s greatest sporting moments ahead of World Cup 2026 play-offs.
Podcast Nominees Lead 2026 BPG Awards Shortlist as Netflix, BBC and Radio Stars Dominate
Award-winning journalist Marverine Cole launches Midlife, Messy and Marvellous podcast, spotlighting real menopause stories. Brenda Edwards, Beverley Knight and more share powerful midlife journeys.