Ofcom's Media Nations 2026 report shows UK audio sector revenue grew in 2025 through advertising and subscription gains, with broadcast radio maintaining the highest reach among all media types.
Five podcast industry leaders debate measurement standardization and AI's expanding role in production, distribution and discovery as podcasting enters its next growth phase.
Acast partners with The Washington Post to produce exclusive audio and video shows hosted by prominent Post journalists including advice columnist Carolyn Hax.
Amazon Music backs AudioUK's 2026 awards program accessibility initiative for fifth year, supporting free or reduced-cost entries for creators with financial constraints.
Audioboom reports 80% adjusted EBITDA growth and 30% revenue growth in first half 2026, rejecting three acquisition offers to pursue internal expansion strategy.
AI platforms identify City of Lights and Money Trauma as 2026's most discoverable new podcasts, revealing how shows with mainstream media backing and podcast trade coverage gain AI visibility.
Nearly 8 in 10 consumers listen to podcasts monthly, with 48 percent reporting increased listening, according to a Clutch survey released July 9, 2026.
Triton Digital VP Rebecca Dalby urges podcast publishers to focus on total revenue maximization rather than high CPMs, citing testing showing lower programmatic floors unlock greater demand.
Study shows podcast audiences are more demographically diverse than industry stereotypes suggest, challenging age and gender assumptions advertisers use for targeting.
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