Audio

Acast, a leading independent podcast company, this week announced a new partnership with Nomono, a developer of audio recording and collaboration tools. This collaboration aims to provide Acast podcasters with a discount on professional audio equipment.

As the podcasting industry continues to flourish, staying updated on the latest trends and popular shows can be a challenge.

Edison Research last week released its report on the Top 50 U.S. Podcasts for Q1 2024, based on data collected from interviews with over 5,300 weekly podcast listeners aged 13 and over.

Spotify last week announced an update to its advertising platform, the Spotify Audience Network (SPAN), specifically impacting Megaphone publishers. The update concerns the ability to set price floors for ad placements within podcasts.

Triton Digital last week released its U.S. Podcast Ranker for the reporting period of April 1, 2024, to April 28, 2024. The Ranker leverages data from Triton's Podcast Metrics service, which adheres to the IAB Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines.

Audacy yesterday announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2024. The report highlights the company's continued focus on its core audio content business while emphasizing growth in the digital audio space.

iHeartMedia yesterday released its financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. The report showed a mixed performance, with growth in the digital sector counterbalanced by a decline in broadcast revenue.

Wondery yesterday announced the launch of Wondery Ad Analytics, a new suite of tools designed to enhance transparency, performance measurement, and overall campaign effectiveness for advertisers in the podcast space.