Disney+, Hulu Add Six iHeartMedia Podcasts in Video Distribution Deal
Disney+ and Hulu begin streaming six iHeartMedia podcasts in video format starting August 14, 2026, under a distribution deal announced August 10.
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iHeartMedia Q2 Revenue Rises 4.7% on Podcast Growth, Digital Unit Outpaces Radio
iHeartMedia reports Q2 revenue of $977 million as podcast revenue surges 20.7% and digital audio unit outpaces traditional radio for sixth consecutive quarter.
SiriusXM COO Wayne Thorsen Departs as Company Posts Strong Q2 Earnings
SiriusXM Chief Operating Officer Wayne Thorsen departs after less than two years with the company as it reports strong Q2 earnings driven by podcast advertising growth.
Podcast Network The Roost Relaunches as Podium, Signs Trisha Paytas Deal
Podcast network The Roost relaunches as Podium on July 23, 2026, signing Trisha Paytas' Just Trish as first major partnership under the video-first brand.
RSS.com Launches Max Plan, Brings HLS Video to Apple Podcasts
RSS.com launches Max plan, enabling video episode distribution to Apple Podcasts via HLS streaming with automatic ad insertion and 70 percent creator revenue share.
Pinterest Expands Audio Discovery Features as Podcast Listenership Grows
Pinterest expands podcast discovery features as user demand for audio content grows on the social media platform.
Pocket Casts Launches Apple TV App, Expands Cross-Device Podcast Listening
Pocket Casts launches native Apple TV application July 27, allowing seamless podcast listening on television with cross-device synchronization.
YouTube Expands Custom Thumbnail Tools for Creators Across Shorts and Long-Form Video
YouTube launches custom thumbnail uploads for Shorts and AI-powered thumbnail generation in Ask Studio, streamlining creator workflows across its platform.
iHeart Australia Launches Video Podcasts, Expands Beyond Audio Format
ARN launches video podcasts and short-form video feed on iHeart Australia, expanding its audio-first platform while preserving creator ownership and monetization rights.
Southeast Asia Emerges as Fastest-Growing Podcast Market, Attracting Advertisers
Triton Digital identifies Southeast Asia as one of the world's fastest-growing podcast markets, driven by mobile-first audiences and extended commuting times across major economies.