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Send James & Sam a message The Acast study: https://podnews.net/press-release/consumerism Read Podnews for the full Spotify interview: https://podnews.net/ Support the show Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message We chat with Mark about Captivate's Spark AI; discuss all that's new about Spotify; and the RODECaster Video. Support the show Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message We interview Carl Fridsjö from Podspace, and learn about the company from Sweden. Plus - there are lots of exciting things going on with AI. We look at some of those, too! Support the show Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message James Cridland and Sam Sethi discuss various topics related to podcasting, including new features from Buzzsprout, the importance of attention in the digital age, and the shift towards video content. The episode also includes an interview with Steve Pratt, author of the book "Earn It: Unconventional Strategies for Brave Marketers." Pratt discusses the importance of creating valuable content to earn attention and provides examples of companies that have successfully done so. The hosts also discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the increasing use of video in podcasting. Buzzsprout Podcast hosting and a whole lot more Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message We chat with Mike Russell from Music Radio Creative; Dustin Bluck from Castro; and Russell Harrower from PodToo. Support the show Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message Wondery has bought New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce. Sam and James look at the deal and wonder how much of it is Taylor Swift related... plus we hear from someone celebrating her 18th year in podcasting: Grammar Girl's Mignon Fogarty. Find out how podcasting has changed and whether video is a good thing really. Support the Show. Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message James wanders about at Podcast Movement while chatting with Sam about the latest podcasting news. Support the Show. Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message We chat with Dan Misener from Bumper about the new Bumper Dashboard and a different way to measure your podcast success. And with Joe Tannorella from Pod Engine, about his new podcast tool. Support the Show. Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message We hear from Oskar Serrander, CEO of Wondercraft, about their new AI studio that promises to revolutionise ad production. Plus, we explore the significant leadership change at Libsyn and the sale of Pair Networks. We introduce Podcast Discovery's virtual studio, enhancing video quality with professional setups and 3D modeled backgrounds, thereby increasing the chances of your podcast clips going viral. We chat with Josh Divney. And we learn about the NFC-enabled podcast beacon from Custom Podcast Solutions, with Mathew Passy. Support the Show. Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message Join us this week as we reveal the fascinating details behind Lower Street's acquisition of Pacific Content. We sit down with Harry Morton, who shares his admiration for Pacific Content's creative work and how this acquisition is set to reshape the branded podcast industry. We also discuss how the integration of these two powerhouse brands will foster innovation while maintaining their unique identities. And we chat with Andrew Mason of Descript into the past, present and future of Descript, the revolutionary podcast production tool. https://extra.podnews.net/ for more from Andrew - including his funding journey and some of his plans for where the product goes next. Support the Show. Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message James talks with Micah Engle-Eshleman, who is building an adblocking podcast app that supports the podcast creators. Good thing? Dreadful idea? We'd be interested in your comments, via fanmail or a boostagram. Plus, Manan Bhalodia from SuperProducer.ai talks to us about "Quickie", his company's AI-generated newsaggregation podcast, and what the future might bring; and Daniel Ek talks about the future of podcasting on Spotify. Support the Show. Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message Unlock the secrets to smart podcasting as we explore game-changing developments in the industry! Get ready for a deep dive into Libsyn's leadership shake-up, the buzz around Lemonada Media's possible sale, and Overcast's latest update. PRS UK's groundbreaking podcast music license is also on the agenda, promising to streamline music usage for creators. Gordon Firemark, the podcast lawyer, joins us to break down these new licensing regulations and their broader implications, making this episode a must-listen for anyone serious about podcasting. Copyright complexities and AI's controversial role in content creation take center stage as we discuss Mustafa Suleiman's stance on web scraping and how tools like Cloudflare’s AI blocker are changing the game. The importance of explicitly stating licensing terms with Creative Commons licenses is emphasized to keep podcasters out of legal hot water. Firemark sheds light on fair use, helping you navigate the grey areas of content creation and legal boundaries with confidence. Discover how advanced AI tools can elevate your podcast ads and listener experience. From AIcoustics' new audio enhancement tool to Eleven Labs' voice isolation technology, we cover the innovations transforming podcasting today. We also delve into regional accents in ads, the latest trends in podcast app platforms, and the shift to progressive web apps. Plus, get the latest scoop on the Australian podcast ranker and notable exits at Libsyn. This episode is packed with expert insights and timely updates to keep you ahead in the ever-evolving world of podcasting. Support the Show. Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message This week, James is joined by Neal Veglio from Podknows Podcasting - https://podknowspodcasting.co.uk/ We speak with Pary Bell from https://www.thepodcastexchange.ca/ and talk about YouTube being #1 (is it?) and Spotify's new Comments feature. Support the Show. Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message The latest news and trends in the podcasting industry. In this episode, we discuss Spotify's growing video podcast platform, Buzzsprout's website redesign, the debate around the future of free podcasts, and the podcast landscape in Egypt as explored by guest Kim Fox, the "Podcast Professor" at the American University in Cairo. We also touch on developments in podcast monetization, translation tools, and upcoming industry events like Podcast Day Asia and Podcast Movement. This fast-paced, insider look at the world of podcasting provides valuable insights for both seasoned and aspiring creators. Support the Show. Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message In this episode, hosts James Cridland and Sam Sethi discuss Buzzsprout's new Android app, the New York Times putting podcasts behind a paywall, the fate of Google Podcasts, and YouTube adding a podcasts page. They also interview Alban Brooke from Buzzsprout about the company's podcast hosting platform and new shows, and Russell Harrower from PodToo. Additionally, the hosts cover events in the podcasting world, including Podcast Movement and Podcast Asia, as well as discuss topics like podcast transcription, monetization, and the growing Podcasting 2.0 community. Throughout the conversation, the hosts provide insights, analysis, and commentary on the evolving podcast landscape. (Description via kagi.com/fastgpt) Interviews in full in our Podnews Extra podcast. Support the Show. Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message Libsyn's integrated with YouTube's API - what does that mean? Plus, Kendall from Riverside spills the beans on the new features, and interviews with Theo Gadd from PodLife Events and Nathan Gathright from episodes.fm Longer interviews are in the Podnews Extra podcast feed, if you want to learn more. Support the Show. Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message We speak with Kevin Y Brown and Jon Savage about the podcast landscape in Africa. Those interviews are in full in the Podnews Extra feed. Also, Spotify's video ambitions, and Alby's removal of support for users in the US causes some concern for the future of streaming sats. Support the Show. Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message From an airport lounge in New York, we hear about Descript's new version, and rumours in the industry... What do you think about our new shorter length? Give us feedback using fanmail or our contacts below. Support the Show. Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message We interview Ellie from Pocket Casts on the future direction of the podcast app; Matthew from Platform Media on why the company was acquired by PodX; and talk about the closure of Pacific Content. We're trying something new this week: trying to bring down the duration of this podcast to 45 minutes. Haven't quite succeeded yet, but we're on the way; that means shorter edits of interviews, and a more focused story selection. Please give feedback to us (fanmail, boosts, email) with your thoughts on the format and how we can improve. If you like the interviews and want to hear the full conversation, head to the Podnews Extra podcast. Support the Show. Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net

Send James & Sam a message Ever wondered how the big fish like PodX are transforming the podcasting landscape with their chess-like acquisition maneuvers? Get ready to have that curiosity quelled as we unravel PodX's latest play in buying Platform Media, and what it spells for the podcasting cosmos. Plus, we've got the scoop on Spotify's overwhelming tide in Mexico, where it boasts a 90% market share, and why Apple Podcasts might need to play catch-up. Next week, Matthew Sherry from Platform Media himself will be spilling the beans on these game-changing trends, so this is one conversation you won't want to miss. On the tech front, we're tearing the lid off Edison Research's vault, revealing the latest on the diversifying podcast audience that's catching advertisers' eyes. We're talking cutting-edge developments like RSS.com's live item tag interface that's set to turbocharge your podcasting experience with live broadcasts straight through those RSS feeds. Our tech talk doesn't stop there—we're giving you the lowdown on the mighty importance of functional links in episode descriptions and the emerging podcast namespace tags that could redefine listener interaction. Get in on the ground floor with AntennaPod's transcript support and Pine Pods, because this is where the podcast frontier is being redrawn. Support the Show. Connect With Us: weekly@podnews.net@jamescridland@podnews@samsethi@joinpodfans⚡james@crid.land⚡sam@getalby.com@james@bne.social@samsethi@podcastindex.socialwww.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportpodnews.net