Podthon 2021: A Weekend of Inclusive Podcasting
Join Podthon 2021 for a virtual conference featuring informative and insightful presentations from podcasters from around the world.
New Magna, Spotify Study Underscores The Power of Podcast Hosts
A new Magna and Spotify study indicates that podcast hosts as micro influencers have much more power than previously understood.
Ossa Launches Free Podcast Accelerator Program For Women Podcasters
Ossa Academy is here! This free podcast accelerator program aims to help women accelerate the growth and monetization of their podcasts.
The Numbers Are In: Podcast Ad Revenues To Exceed $2 Billion By 2023
The latest IAB report concludes that podcast ad revenues are expected to exceed $2 billion by 2023 following a 19% increase YoY from 2019 to 2020.
Podchaser Initiative #Reviews4Good Uses Podcast Reviews to Make a Difference
Podchaser is running their second annual #Reviews4Good initiative. In the month of April, the podcast database is donating 25 cents to Meals on Wheels America’s Go Further Fund for every podcast review and episode review left on their platform. They will also double the donation amount to 50 cents anytime a podcaster replies to a review. […]
Ossa Lounge Live, Episode #31: Podcast News | April 1, 2021
IAB Podcast Upfront 2021 Announces This Year’s Lineup Mar 31, 2021 The Interactive Advertising Bureau has announced their lineup for the IAB 2021 Podcast Upfronts, and it shows an increased emphasis on representing diverse voices in the media. The Podcast Upfronts, scheduled for May 11-13 this year, is an annual event that brings together agencies, […]
Podcast Directory Startup Podchaser Secures $4 Million in New Funding
This week, podcast directory startup Podchaser announced that they have secured $4 million in their latest round of funding. The latest funding round was led by Greycroft, a venture capital firm with a portfolio of investments that include companies like Bumble, Goop, and Venmo. The AI-powered tech company says they plan to use the money […]
Spotify Exclusive Podcasts | Top Podcast Trends & What’s Next for 2021?
Audio streaming platform Spotify dealt the entire podcast industry a major blow in the past year with the rollout of Spotify Exclusive Podcasts. It’s a competitive strategy with massive implications for an audio genre built on an open-access ecosystem. Worse yet, it might be a bad omen for the future freedom of podcast creators. […]
New Technology for Podcasters | Trends of 2020 & What’s Next for 2021?
The exponential growth of the podcast industry in 2020 was accompanied by a great deal of new technology for podcasters, a trend that is expected to accelerate in 2021. From longstanding industry leaders to new startups, the creation of goods and services that addressed podcaster needs and pain points were good for business. Below, you […]
These are the Top 20 Most-Downloaded Podcasts of 2020
There are many reasons to be excited about the end of 2020. One of the non-depressing reasons is that it’s the magical time of the year when Podtrac releases their year-end rundown of the 20 most-downloaded podcasts of 2020! Podcast analytics company Podtrac compiles their list by calculating the number of downloads per episode for […]