Audioboom Reports 80% Profit Growth, Rejects Acquisition Offers
Audioboom reports 80% adjusted EBITDA growth and 30% revenue growth in first half 2026, rejecting three acquisition offers to pursue internal expansion strategy.
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AI Tools Identify City of Lights, Money Trauma as Breakout Podcasts of 2026
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.
Marketing Podcast Network Announces 2026 Awards Winners, Crowns Nine Category Champions
Marketing Podcast Network announces completion of 2026 awards judging with live ceremony set for July, recognizing finalists across nine categories.
Podcast Listening Reaches Record Levels as Consumers Prioritize Content Over Celebrity Hosts
Nearly 8 in 10 consumers listen to podcasts monthly, with 48 percent reporting increased listening, according to a Clutch survey released July 9, 2026.
New Zealand Podcast Awards Opens Submissions for Sixth Annual Competition
New Zealand Podcast Awards opens submissions for 2026 competition with entries officially opening August 6 and closing October 9.
Triton Digital VP Urges Podcast Publishers To Shift From CPM-Focused Strategy
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.
Society of Editors Opens 2026 Media Freedom Awards With 22 Categories
Society of Editors opens 2026 Media Freedom Awards with 22 categories recognizing journalism across platforms including podcasts, with entries due August 16.
Mercury and Baha Mar Launch Podcast Creator Residency Program
Mercury podcast network and Baha Mar resort partner to offer independent creators a three-night residency with studio access and luxury accommodations.
CLOUDZILLA Launches Interview Podcast Featuring Celebrities, Entrepreneurs
CLOUDZILLA launches The Good Quest with Farabi, an interview podcast featuring celebrities, entrepreneurs, and advocates, premiering July 2026.
Podcast Audiences Defy Age, Gender Stereotypes, Study Finds
Study shows podcast audiences are more demographically diverse than industry stereotypes suggest, challenging age and gender assumptions advertisers use for targeting.