Audioboom Reports Q1 2026 Results as Podcast Ad Market Stabilizes
Audioboom PLC released Q1 2026 results showing continued operational performance as the podcast advertising market stabilizes following earlier contraction.
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Shanda Launches Version 3 Podcast Creation Platform With Browser-Based Tools
Shanda launches Version 3 podcast creation platform with browser-based recording, multitrack editing, and template-driven workflows targeting independent creators.
Podchaser Releases Podcast Industry Data Snapshot for March 2026
Podchaser releases March 2026 podcast industry data snapshot tracking listener behavior and market trends.
Spotify Rolls Out Video Controls Letting Users Toggle Content On or Off
Spotify launches global video control settings allowing users to toggle video content on or off across all subscription tiers starting April 9, 2026.
Spotify Rolls Out Video Controls Globally, Lets Family Plan Managers Restrict Content
Spotify launches granular video controls globally April 9, allowing listeners and Family Plan managers to disable video content while maintaining audio-first podcast and music streaming experiences across all subscription tiers.
Netflix Podcasts Draw 13% of U.S. Households in First Quarter, Reshaping Audio Consumption
Netflix attracted 13 percent of U.S. viewing households to podcasts in Q1 2026, with 46 titles launched, signaling significant adoption as audio content moves to television screens.
American Public Media Launches Inform Media Network, Unified Ad Platform for Public Radio
American Public Media launches Inform Media Network, a unified digital audio advertising platform representing 55 million monthly impressions across public radio podcasts and livestreams from 33 stations.
Women’s Lifestyle Podcasters Build Loyal Audiences, Drive Higher Conversion Rates Than Celebrity Shows
Women's lifestyle podcasters with expert credentials are driving higher advertiser conversion rates than celebrity-led shows, with 47% of female listeners visiting sponsor websites.
Peabody Awards Announces Nominees Across Documentary, News, Podcast Categories
Peabody Awards announces 2026 nominees for documentary, news, podcast categories from over 1,000 entries, with winners announced April 23 and ceremony May 31.
Podtrac Releases March 2026 Rankings; Top Publishers Report Double-Digit Growth
Podtrac releases March 2026 podcast rankings showing 11.7 percent growth among top 20 publishers; introduces country-level data for 35 nations.