Podnews Weekly Review
The last word in podcasting news. Every Friday, James Cridland and Sam Sethi review the week's top stories from Podnews; and interview some of the biggest names making the news. Support the show at https://weekly.podnews.net - or hit the boost button! Sponsored by Buzzsprout: start podcasting - keep podcasting!
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Acast's Wonder Media Network acquisition; the Podcast Hall of Fame, and Podgagement
Send James & Sam a message Acast"s acquisition of Wonder Media Network for $7.8 million. Ross Adams and Shira Atkins discus how this strategic move enhances Acast"s creative capabilities and expands their presence in the US market, while also revealing plans for video content and live streaming initiatives in 2025. The
Send James & Sam a message We listen to a recent interview with Daniel Ek; and discuss video on open RSS and why it"s not, really, the best solution. See our Spotify Wrapped data: https://wrappedforcreators.byspotify.com/en/?id=7fa285233876bf77d3224c08aa829c06fb31f084c123746f3a1b4c13390453be#!/1 Me and my Tiny Human, f
Changes to streaming payments, Nick Dunkerley on Hindenburg, Jon Thoday from Avalon
Send James & Sam a message a) a lot of impenetrable technical stuff about how streaming payments will change for those of us using "streaming sats" or "boosts". b) Nick Dunkerley from Hindenburg on a year of Hindenburg Pro 2. c) Jon Thoday from Avalon on how his talent management company sees podcasting We have chapter
Amazon Music's Audible move; Neil Mody from Headliner, and Alberto Betella from RSS.com
Send James & Sam a message Can Amazon Music"s latest move to integrate Audible shake up the streaming landscape? We explore this strategy offering subscribers in the US, UK, and Canada a free Audible title each month and ponder if this could elevate Amazon Music"s stance amidst stiff competition. Gain insights from Ne
Send James & Sam a message In this episode, James Cridland reports from West Hollywood about Spotify"s major "Now Playing" event, where the company announced significant changes including rebranding Spotify for Podcasters to Spotify for Creators. The platform unveiled a new partner program allowing creators to earn mon
Send James & Sam a message Full interviews with Justin Jackson, Mike Parkinson and Jamie Anderson are over at https://extra.podnews.net - what you hear here is about ten minutes of a 30+ minute interview. We speak to Jamie Anderson and Mike Parkinson about "Virtually Parkinson", the new podcast hosted by an AI Sir Mich
