News Publishers Shift Podcasts to Video as Platforms Prioritize New Formats
Major news publishers are rapidly converting podcasts to video formats and emphasizing personality-driven shows as platform algorithm changes prioritize new content types.
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Spotify Launches Personal Podcasts Feature for AI-Generated Daily Briefings
Spotify launches Personal Podcasts beta feature, allowing users to generate AI-powered audio briefings and save them to their library.
Beamly Adds Native Analytics, Auto Transcripts to Creator Platform
Beamly releases native analytics, auto-generated transcripts and six product updates designed to streamline podcast publishing and audience monetization.
Podigee Launches Video Podcast Distribution Across All Pricing Tiers
Podigee launches video podcast distribution to YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify across all pricing tiers starting May 4, 2026.
Captivate Launches Apple Video Podcasts Support With HLS Technology
Captivate launches Apple Video Podcasts support via HLS streaming, allowing creators to publish video episodes to Apple Podcasts for $12 monthly.
92nd National Headliner Awards Honor Investigative Journalism Across Print, Digital, TV and Radio
The 92nd National Headliner Awards honored nearly 90 first-place winners in journalism across print, digital, television and radio divisions, recognizing reporting published in 2025.
Parapod Awards Expand Categories for Fourth Annual Paranormal Podcast Honors
Parapod Festival launches fourth annual paranormal podcast awards with expanded categories recognizing excellence in paranormal, UFO, true crime and conspiracy audio content.
International Women’s Podcast Awards Expands to 2026 With Toronto Ceremony
International Women's Podcast Awards announces 2026 ceremony in Toronto co-presented by Tink Media and Everybody Media.
Apple Podcasts Accounts for Over One-Third of Downloads, Remains Essential Platform
Apple Podcasts, which accounts for 37.5 percent of podcast downloads, offers free distribution through simplified submission processes for both audio and video creators.
SXSW 2026 Highlights Authenticity, Video Strategy as Podcast Industry Matures
Podcast industry leaders at SXSW 2026 emphasize authenticity and strategic focus while warning against AI-generated content and simultaneous video expansion across multiple platforms.