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Government warned ads in BBC podcasts will have negative impact

An open letter has been sent to culture secretary Lucy Frazer by commercial media and content businesses warning of the negative effects if the BBC includes ads in podcasts.

The 20 signatories of broadcasters, audio producers and publishers who joined as a coalition to send the letter, highlighted the disastrous impact of such a change for consumers, licence fee payers and the creative economy.

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New true crime podcast strand to be available on BBC Sounds

The Crime Next Door is a brand-new true crime strand for BBC Sounds.

BBC teams in the nations and regions will make all episodes to create storytelling from communities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Sport Social Podcast Network secures new major brand partnership

A new major brand partnership has been secured by Sport Social Podcast Network for advertising across its 400 podcasts.

Visit Barbados via Mirabelle Communications has chosen the network to capitalise on this summer’s major sporting events, including the 2024 ICC T20 Cricket World Cup.