Podcasting's $7b 2024, What Podcast Fans are Like, & More
This week in the business of podcasting: Tom Webster looks at what we can learn from podcasting biggest (and smallest) fans, Owl & Co estimates the podcasting industry made $7b last year, Patreon is changing their iOS app to work with new legal ruling, a caution against podcasting with intent to be on TV, and a roundup of Q1 financial reports.For links to every article mentioned, visit here on SoundsProfitable.com
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Examining Podcasting's Fans, The Downsides of Podcasting for 📺, & More
Today in the business of podcasting: Tom Webster talks about the great podcast divide, Jerry Kolber talks about the folly of podcasting with aims to end up on TV, and Paramount has no intentions of going back to old-school Upfront plans. Find links to very article mentioned here on SoundsProfitable.com
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The Great Podcast Divide: Understanding Fans vs. Anti-Fans
A look at the demographics of podcast audiences who are the medium’s fans… as well as the opposite.Credits:Written by Tom WebsterEdited by Gavin Gaddis and Bryan BarlettaAudio edited by Gavin GaddisSounds Profitable: Narrated Articles is a production of Sounds Profitable. For more information, visit soundsprofitable.com.
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New Estimate for Global Podcast Economy, CTV Podcasting Growth, & More
Today in the business of podcasting: Digidayl ooks at the rise of CTV podcast consumption, Owl & Co. estimates the 2024 global podcast revenue total is double previous estimates, and Andrew Goldsmith talks comedy and why it's one of the best options for brands looking into podcasting. For links to every article mentioned please visit here on Sounds Profitable.com
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Spotify Podcast Viewcounts, Epic Games v. Apple Results, & More
Today in the business of podcasting: PodX makes their first U.S. acquisition with Lemonada Media, Patreon will update its iOS app to allow non-Apple payment methods after recent court ruling, Spotify now will publicly display play count on podcast episodes, and a roundup of Q1 financial reports from the past week. Find links to every article mentioned here on SoundsProfitable.com
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