Ozen.fm Launches Worldwide for Podcasts
Ozen.fm, a new global podcast platform, has launched, offering a curated, multilingual, and advertiser-friendly experience. The platform connects creators, advertisers, and listeners by combining content discovery, audience targeting, and monetisation tools. As a programmatic podcast marketplace, Ozen.fm provides brand-safe, contextually targeted ad space for advertisers. Creators benefit from enhanced visibility and more revenue opportunities, while listeners can explore podcasts in multiple languages. The platform aims to become a top choice for culturally diverse podcasts, especially in growing international markets.
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New Partnership Brings More Cumulus Media Podcasts to Rumble
Cumulus Media and Rumble have formed a partnership to share and expand their podcast and video content. They aim to reach more audiences and offer combined advertising opportunities to brands across both platforms. Westwood One, part of Cumulus, will also distribute its audio and video content on Rumble’s video platform.
Wondery Shifts Focus to Video
Wondery, Amazon's podcast company, is shifting its narrative podcasts like Dr. Death and Business Wars to Audible. Podcasts with a video focus, such as New Heights and Armchair Expert, will now be managed by Amazon's creator services team to help grow these shows and secure more brand deals. This move is part of a broader trend in the podcasting industry as companies experiment with video content and new business models.
Auddia Plans to Merge with Thramann Holdings
Auddia Inc. has signed a non-binding letter of intent to merge with Thramann Holdings, LLC, a company that controls three early-stage AI businesses founded by Jeff Thramann. If the deal goes through, Holdings’ shareholders would own 80% of the new combined public company, and Auddia shareholders would own 20%, with Jeff Thramann continuing as CEO of the holding company. The proposed merger still needs final agreements, approvals, and $10 million in new funding, and there is no guarantee it will happen.
Dubai Press Club Finishes Second Arab Podcast Programme
The Dubai Press Club finished the second edition of the Arab Podcast Programme, which ran from 7 July to 5 August. This five-week training helped new Arab podcasters learn both the creative and business sides of podcasting. Participants attended workshops and sessions covering everything from planning and storytelling to editing and marketing podcasts.
Podcast Tool
Trello is a visual project management tool that uses boards, lists, and cards to help teams organize and prioritize tasks in a flexible, collaborative way. Its intuitive drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to track workflows—from content planning and episode production to team tasks and deadlines—while customizable features like labels, due dates, and integrations adapt to any project or team size. Ideal for podcasters, marketers, and creatives, Trello streamlines productivity by turning complex workflows into clear, actionable steps.
Podcast Of The Day
When Life Gives You Lemon
When Life Gives You Lemons is an inspiring podcast hosted by motivational speaker and breast cancer survivor Emma Levy, featuring profound conversations with individuals who have transformed trauma into triumph. Now in its eighth season, the show explores resilience, mindset, and personal growth through raw, honest stories—from singer-songwriter Chelcee Grimes reflecting on childhood loss and ADHD, to ultrarunner Rob Pope’s record-breaking cross-country runs, and Olympic athlete Dorsa Yavarivafa’s journey from refugee to Paris 2024. Each episode delivers powerful narratives of overcoming adversity, offering listeners hope and actionable insights on turning life’s challenges into strength.
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