Podcasters earned $629 million on Patreon in 2025, marking a 33% surge. Discover how the direct-to-fan model is reshaping the future of podcasting and creator income.
Discover how Oxford Road is transforming podcast advertising by rejecting download thresholds and embracing a matchmaking model. Learn what it means for creators, brands, and the future of podcasting.
The New York Times strengthens its audio division with key promotions across “Modern Love,” “The Daily,” and technical teams—signaling a major push in podcast journalism.
A+E Networks renews its exclusive deal with PodcastOne for five top-performing podcasts, surpassing 200 million downloads and strengthening its digital audio strategy.
Podpage acquires School of Podcasting, introducing a free tier, redesigned courses, and expert-led training. Here’s everything you need to know about this major update.
Independent podcast creators took center stage at SXSW 2026 as the first-ever Indie PaC Awards honored top shows like The Diary of a CEO and The Tim Ferriss Show, marking a major shift in the podcasting industry.
Audio entrepreneur Jared Gutstadt launches Rebel Audio, an AI-powered podcast creation platform designed to simplify production, automate publishing, and empower creators worldwide.
Simplecast introduces a new YouTube publishing feature that allows podcasters to upload once and distribute video and audio episodes simultaneously while tracking unified analytics across platforms.
Podimo expands its global podcast strategy by adding Hamburg-based arc.studio to Podimo Studios. The partnership strengthens creator-led content and boosts Podimo’s presence in the German podcast market.
BBC Studios partners with Bauer Media Audio to sell podcast advertising across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Slovakia and Portugal via the audioXi marketplace.
Podcast advertising is growing despite rising ad loads. A new Podscribe report shows host-read ads, longer formats, and expanded audience reach continue to deliver strong results for advertisers.
Spotify awards the Morbid true-crime podcast the Gold Creator Milestone Award after surpassing 500 million streams. See the full list of podcast winners and global milestones.