Audio Programmatic audio shifts to curation, identity, and video in 2026 Triton Digital CRO predicts programmatic audio will prioritize curated supply and brand fit over scale while integrating with omnichannel platforms in 2026.
Audio YouTube launches personalized Recap feature for North American users YouTube announced Recap on December 2, delivering personalized viewing summaries with personality types and music insights to users starting in North America.
Audio Amazon Music adds Insights and 2025 Delivered personalized analytics features Amazon Music launches Insights with Monthly Recaps on August 1, 2025, and 2025 Delivered festival-themed year-end recap on December 2, 2025, for subscribers globally.
Audio Spotify acquires WhoSampled music database for undisclosed sum Spotify announced November 19, 2025 acquisition of WhoSampled, the community-run database tracking 622,026 samples and 1.2 million songs, bringing music attribution tools to hundreds of millions.
Audio SiriusXM launches weekly Serie A soccer show with Italian league SiriusXM debuts "Serie A: Calcio - Made in Italy" on November 20, featuring Adam Summerton and Charlie Stillitano covering Italy's top soccer league weekly.
Audio Apple unveils most popular podcasts with 2025 year-end charts Apple released comprehensive podcast rankings for 2025 on November 18, revealing listenership patterns and creator trends through localized charts worldwide.
Audio Spotify brings audiobooks to five Nordic countries with expanded purchase options Spotify extended audiobook access to Premium subscribers in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Monaco on November 18, bringing its catalog of 300,000 titles to these markets.
Audio Spotify launches AI-powered audiobook summaries to reduce listening friction Streaming platform introduces Audiobook Recaps on November 13, delivering tailored summaries for listeners without requiring narrator consent or creative input.
Audio Spotify adjusts shuffle algorithm to reduce song repetition Spotify announced November 13 changes to its shuffle feature that prioritize recent listening history over pure randomness to minimize repeated tracks.
Audio Spotify brings monetization program to Nordic creators Spotify extends its Partner Program to four Nordic countries on November 18, providing podcast creators with dual revenue streams through video content.
Audio iHeartMedia and TikTok launch creator podcast network with 25 shows iHeartMedia partners with TikTok to launch podcast network featuring up to 25 creator-hosted shows, national radio channel, and live event integrations.
Audio Washington Post partners with Triton Digital for podcast monetization strategy The Washington Post selects Triton Digital to power its podcast advertising and measurement infrastructure, joining a growing roster of premium publishers.
Audio Bauer Media Audio expands audioXi reach with TuneIn in three markets Bauer Media Audio announced November 6 a partnership with TuneIn to expand audioXi's digital audio inventory across Poland, Slovakia and Portugal markets.
Audio Amazon Music launches Fan Groups for community-based music discovery Amazon Music introduces Fan Groups in Canada, enabling listeners to share and discover music through dedicated communities without leaving the streaming app.
Audio StackAdapt integrates iHeartMedia broadcast radio into programmatic platform StackAdapt adds AM/FM broadcast radio inventory to its programmatic platform through iHeartMedia integration, enabling unified audio campaign management.
AI German court rules AI voice cloning violates personality rights Berlin court ordered YouTuber to pay €4,000 for using AI-generated voice clone of professional voice actor without consent in commercial videos.
Audio Podcast advertising spending surges 26% as Gaming industry leads growth Podcast advertising spending surged 26% year-over-year in Q3 2025, with Gaming industry spending jumping 59% and 1,689 new brands entering the channel for the first time.
Audio Spotify surpasses 700 million users with €582M operating income in Q3 Spotify Q3 2025 earnings revealed 713 million users, 281 million subscribers, and €4.3 billion revenue, but ad-supported revenue declined 6% year-over-year to €446 million.
Audio Spotify adds weekly listening stats feature to 60+ markets Spotify launched listening stats on November 6, 2025, showing users' top artists and songs from the past four weeks across more than 60 markets for Free and Premium users.
AI Music artists demand transparency on Universal's AI partnership with Udio Artists group questions consent, compensation, and clarity in Universal Music Group's deal with AI music generator Udio announced October 30, 2025.
Audio SiriusXM reports third quarter revenue of $2.16 billion with podcast growth SiriusXM announced third quarter 2025 revenue declined 1% year-over-year to $2.16 billion on October 30, while podcast advertising revenue surged nearly 50% and free cash flow reached $257 million.
AI Triton Digital launches white-label audio advertising platform with AI Triton Digital announced AdBuilder AI on October 30, a self-serve audio advertising platform with AI-powered creative generation supporting 60+ languages for publishers.
Audio Udio settles copyright lawsuit, partners with Universal Music Group Udio disables downloads as part of licensing deal with Universal Music Group, settling copyright infringement litigation through industry-first agreements.
Video SiriusXM secures MrBallen podcast in exclusive deal starting November SiriusXM announces multi-year exclusive agreement with MrBallen podcast on October 27, 2025. Deal includes YouTube channel distribution and ad sales rights.
Audio Spotify raises UK premium subscriptions to £12.99 in November billing cycle Streaming service announces second price increase within 18 months, affecting 236 million global premium subscribers with individual plans rising 8.3%.
