Google yesterday launched Google Podcasts Manager, a tool where podcasters get insights over their podcasts and audiences across Google products.

AdsWizz today launched Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO) for audio on its AudioMatic and AudioServe platforms. According to AdsWizz, the new DCO feature uses the data points available on the AdsWizz platform to deliver audio ad creative variations.

Apple today announced that is expanding the podcasts into 20 additional territories throughout Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Oceania.

Triton Digital yesterday expanded the podcast reporting with the United States of America. The Podcast Report provides a ranking of the Top Podcasts as well as the Top Networks in the U.S., as measured by Podcast Metrics.

Google this week announced that is introducing a new user role for clients of agencies in DV360. The new user role will enable agencies and partners to give their clients access to Display & Video 360 without exposing linked partners or advertisers, billable cost, revenue models, or platform fees.

96,537 new podcasts were created last month, a montly record on podcast creation. Those are stats from My Podcast Reviews, first reported by Podnews.

Google this week launched Google Podcasts on iOS. Google says that regardless of the platform users are using, the listening progress will sync across devices. Google this week also announced that users can now subscribe to podcasts on the web.

AdsWizz this week launched audio host-read campaigns in AudioMatic, the AdsWizz Audio DSP. According to AdsWizz, the automated host-read ads enables marketers to maintain authenticity and connection while creating scale.