YouTube and social media drive podcast discovery shift
New research shows 61% of podcast fans discover shows through YouTube or social media, with organic content driving most new listener engagement.
What does Oxford Road’s latest data say about entertainment podcasts?
Oxford Road’s ORBIT ranking shows targeted podcast buys outperform genre-wide strategies
The Rolling Stones launch first official podcast
The Rolling Stones debut their first official podcast, offering exclusive insights into the making of their 2026 album, Foreign Tongues.
Niecy Nash and Daughter to host new true-crime talk show for PAVE Studios
PAVE Studios has unveiled a new true-crime talk show hosted by Niecy Nash and her daughter Dia Nash, focusing on ‘crimes of passion’ and set to premiere soon on Crime House.
History Hit builds July schedule around The Odyssey and podcasts
History Hit is dedicating much of its July output to The Odyssey, with new podcasts, documentaries and YouTube content linked to Homer’s epic and its enduring influence.
Audible backs Edinburgh Comedy Awards with three year deal
Audible will become the headline sponsor of two Edinburgh Comedy Awards categories to strengthen its links with comedy and spoken word entertainment.
Cyber podcast rivals join forces for rare industry discussion
Four of cybersecurity podcasting’s most recognisable hosts have come together for a special episode of Defense in Depth.
AdLarge names David Cohn as Chief Revenue Officer
AdLarge has appointed David Cohn as Chief Revenue Officer as the company expands its podcast, creator and cross platform advertising business.
Elif Shafak first guest on new podcast exploring words shaping culture
A new interview podcast focused on language, literature and storytelling is launching with novelist Elif Shafak as its first guest.
Sport could turn to podcasting if social media restrictions change
Sport Social’s Jim Salveson says podcasting could help sports reach young fans if social media restrictions expand.