🎙️Podcast of the Year at the 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards goes to "New Heights."

• In an effort to reach their ardent global fan base, Crunchyroll, who describes themselves as champions of anime art and culture, is branching out into a non-animated format. The Texas-based company says that it will highlight "anime's influence on the broader cultural zeitgeist" through the weekly roundtable podcast that it is launching in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment.

• Edison's Q4 2023 "Share Of Ear" report states that the majority of time spent on the US ad-supported audio clock is spent listening to podcasts and AM/FM radio, and that advertiser perceptions of the audiences of Pandora and Spotify far exceed reality.

• Just 5% of Americans use Spotify, which is ad-supported, on a daily basis. 64% of Americans listen to AM/FM radio. As a result of seven fresh discoveries on ad-supported audio from Edison Research's Share of Ear report, Pierre Bouvard, Chief Insights Officer at Cumulus Media, concurs.
  
  
  
  

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Edison Research Announces Top 25 Podcasts in the UK for Q4 2023 Based on Edison Podcast Metrics.

Edison Research is pleased to announce the Top 25 Podcasts in the UK for Q4 2023.

The Joe Rogan Experience, The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett, and Sh**ged Married Annoyed are the top three podcasts in the UK for Q4 2023 in terms of total weekly audience reach among weekly podcast listeners aged 15 and up. The full list of twenty-five is shown below.

For the third consecutive survey period, Joe Rogan and Steven Bartlett remain in first and second place, respectively. Sh**ged Married Annoyed replaces That Peter Crouch Podcast, which was ranked #6 in Q3 2023, as the third most popular podcast this quarter.

The Rest Is Football makes its Top 10 debut at #8. Uncanny, which debuted its third season in late September, makes the Top 25 for the first time at #11.  

Desert Island Discs moves to #15 after a change to the BBC’s commercial division last year. With the announcement of a UK tour drama surrounding a viral episode, The Girls Bathroom makes it into the Top 25 at #24. [ CONTINUE READING]

iheart Podcast awards 2024. The Full winners

The iHeartPodcast Awards took place at the Fairmont Hotel in Austin, Texas, live from the SXSW Conference and Festivals yesterday. Individuals, groups, and other contributors to the podcast industry were honored.

For their work on the podcast "Wrongful Conviction," Lava for Good CEO Jason Flom, who collaborates with The Innocence Project, and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and producer Maggie Freleng were recognized with the 2024 Social Impact Award. Meanwhile, author, podcast host of "Heavyweight," and veteran of the audio industry Jonathan Goldstein was given the 2024 Pioneer Award. [ CONTINUE READING ]

• Megan Bradshaw is now the Head of Podcasts for Europe, Australia, and New Zealand at Amazon Music, while Ana Karina Quiroz is the Head of Podcasts for North America, LATAM, and Spain.

• Shea Simpson, who first began his career at Amazon more than a decade ago, is returning to take on the new role of Head of Podcast Business for Amazon Music.

• Futuro names Marlon Bishop and Peniley Ramírez as co-CEOs after establishing a solid financial foundation.

• Judy Lakin has been named General Sales Manager for Audacy's Houston operations. Lakin joins Audacy after more than three decades in broadcast leadership, having served as President of Houston's Vista14 Advertising Agency.
  
  
  
  

The Next Generation Shows Up to Reinvent Radio and Podcasts by Steven Goldstein

When I started teaching “The Business of Podcasting” course at NYU, I polled the students regarding their media consumption habits. While audio was important, radio didn’t do well. This finding mirrors many published reports regarding a shortfall of younger demos consuming radio and falling time-spent listening.    

Recently, I had the opposite experience with students when I was invited to speak about podcasting to college and high school students at the Intercollegiate Broadcast System (IBS) 2024 conference in New York.  

This event might seem like a curious anomaly in today’s digital landscape. At a time when linear radio is frequently brushed aside in favor of streaming services and podcasts, particularly among younger audiences, it was encouraging and refreshing to see the enthusiasm and dedication displayed by 700 students representing college radio and high school stations from across the country. Most paid their own way to dive deep into the world of radio. [ SOURCE]

Unveiling the Power of Audio in the Connected Car by Reggie Shah

Today’s modern fleet of connected cars is advancing with intelligence, safety, and interactivity at its core. Equipped with smart dashboards, and the integration of cutting-edge AI technology, the vehicle’s cabin has transformed into an immersive and interactive experience.

Audacy’s research has been the roadmap for the industry, revealing the hottest trends in automotive tech and how users are steering their experiences. Through four waves of surveys spanning from 2021 to 2023, we’ve examined the connected car experience, seeking to understand what truly revs up drivers’ engines. And the resounding answer? Audio is the driving force behind an unforgettable journey. [ SOURCE]

The Fellas Studios' brand-new podcast, Dad V Girls After Hours, has today hit 1.5 million audio downloads and full episode YouTube views in its first month since launch on 6th February.

Dad V Girls After Hours is hosted by Joel and Sarah Conder who are best known for their hugely popular YouTube channel 'Dad V Girls'. Over the last five years, they have built a dedicated fanbase from the ground up with their infectious vlog-style family content, garnering 1.5 million YouTube subscribers and 1.6 million TikTok followers.

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