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.
The BBC has revealed the full list of finalists for the 2026 Audio Drama Awards, celebrating excellence in drama, comedy, performance, and sound across radio and podcasts.
As AI transforms workplaces at record speed, The Economist’s Boss Class podcast asks a question on everyone’s mind: will artificial intelligence replace your job by 2026?
Actor Sean Bean becomes the new host of the award-winning Get Birding podcast, sharing his lifelong passion for birdwatching in a new always-on series launching ahead of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026.
Netflix is seeing strong early engagement with video podcasts, prompting new partnerships, original shows, and a broader expansion strategy as subscriber growth and ad revenue surge.
The Podcast Academy reveals Ambies 2026 nominees with 227 entries across 33 categories. See the full list, new video and ad awards, Podcast of the Year contenders, and ceremony details.
Acast, one of the world’s largest podcast hosting and monetization platforms, has announced a new integration with contextual intelligence company Barometer
Vox Media splits podcast and publishing ad sales as AI-generated content reshapes the media industry. Here’s why the company says focus, trust, and human content matter more than ever.
Cumulus Media has partnered with Eon Media to deploy AI-powered technologies that enhance audio discovery, engagement, and monetization across radio and podcast platforms.