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June 23, 2025
iHeartPodcasts Now Available in More Language
iHeartPodcasts is now using artificial intelligence to translate many of its popular shows into six major languages. About 25% of their audience is outside the U.S., so this change aims to reach more global listeners. The first languages offered are Spanish, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, and Mandarin, with plans to add more. CEO Bob Pittman had said last year that the AI translation tech needed improvement, but it is now ready. The first podcasts to get translations include shows like On Purpose with Jay Shetty and Revisionist History.
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Major Podcast Networks Hesitant to Join Spotify's Video Program Spotify’s video podcast Partner Program is attracting independent creators with its direct payouts, but large podcast networks are hesitant to join because the program doesn’t support dynamic ads for subscriber-only content, which is a key revenue stream for them. Many individual creators report earning more from Spotify’s program than from YouTube, while big networks worry about losing ad revenue. Overall, the program is helping Spotify grow as a video platform, but it faces challenges winning over networks reliant on dynamic ad income. | Real-Time Ad Monitoring by Podscribe Podscribe has launched three new features to give advertisers, agencies, and publishers more transparency and control in programmatic audio advertising. These upgrades include clearer visibility into which publishers are running ads, a real-time delivery progress bar, and an overview tab to track performance across multiple campaigns. The updates help users see exactly where their ads are playing and monitor campaign effectiveness more easily. |
US-Iran Crisis: Live Podcast Analysis Reaches Over 1.8 Million The Rest Is Politics and its US spin-off broke audience records after releasing emergency episodes about the US bombing of Iran, with over 1.8 million views and downloads in less than a day. Listeners rushed to YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms for quick analysis, with over 50,000 people watching live at the peak. The UK hosts discussed the reasons and risks behind US action, while the US hosts looked at Trump's motives and possible effects on his supporters. | Tyler, The Creator Calls for End of Podcast Culture Tyler, The Creator has spoken out against podcast culture, saying that too many people with microphones spread misinformation and seek attention. He believes not everyone should have a public platform and wishes there were more people in creative and practical jobs instead. Tyler also criticized how websites and platforms try to cover too many topics, losing their original purpose and becoming too broad. |
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Podcast Tip Of The DayJot down timestamps during recording for flubs, mic bumps, or standout moments—it’ll save hours of scrubbing later and make crafting show notes/clips a breeze. Pro move: Use a notepad app or spreadsheet to organize by episode! |  |
A Final Note
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