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January 28, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes
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NEWS
Insights on 2024 U.S. Podcast Trends from Triton Digital Triton Digital's third annual U.S. Podcast Report reveals that podcast listenership in the country has grown by 23% over three years, with 44% of Americans having listened to a podcast in the past month. The top genres were News, True Crime and Comedy, while YouTube was the most popular platform for listening. The report also revealed iHeart Audience Network as the top sales network, NPR News Now as the highest ranked podcast and Bongino Report Early Edition with Evita had the best debut in 2024. |  |
Audioboom Expands UK Creator Network and Strengthens Sales Team Audioboom, a global podcast company, has expanded its UK creator network and hired Liv Suco as Senior Account Director to strengthen its sales team. It has renewed its partnership with comedy podcast "No Such Thing As A Fish" and created new content partnerships with Hat Trick Productions and football podcast "Filthy @ Five." CEO Stuart Last is confident about the company's strategic growth in the UK market. |  |
Meghan Markle's Podcast Faces Further Delays Meghan Markle's new podcast with Lemonada Media is experiencing more delays, after Spotify chose not to renew their $20 million deal for a second season of her previous podcast, "Archetypes". The launch has been affected by the LA wildfires, similarly to her upcoming Netflix lifestyle series "With Love, Meghan." This comes amid accusations from former colleagues at Spotify accusing Markle of creating an unpleasant working environment. |  |
Exploring the European Podcast Scene Andreea Coscai, a podcast producer and founder of Eurowaves, highlights the importance of observing international podcast trends. The European industry hosts numerous noteworthy projects and collaborations that can be overlooked due to the focus on the US market. She suggests several shows for listeners to discover more about what's happening in Europe's podcasting space. |  |
Call Her Daddy Episodes Move to YouTube Podcast host Alex Cooper is moving her video episodes from Spotify to YouTube. This includes all shows under her Unwell Network, although audio versions will still be widely available on other platforms. The change comes after SiriusXM agreed to acquire Cooper's podcast and network for up to $125 million starting in 2025. |  |
What’s New?
American Hustlers
American Hustlers is a new podcast series from the creators of True Crime News The Podcast. It tells the riveting story of two con men, Kaushal Niroula and Danny Garcia, whose unending greed led them to commit serious crimes that affected many lives. Hosted by Kim Kantner and Julie Golden, American Hustlers takes listeners through their journey as they pose as real estate moguls, art dealers and even royalty in order to scam unsuspecting victims. Their web of deception spans across various sectors including academia, immigration, and finance until it leads to a crime they couldn't escape - murder. This is an exciting addition to the True Crime News network which boasts one of the largest digital communities globally.
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PODCAST TOOL OF THE DAY
Wavosaur is a free audio editing software that provides professional-grade tools and features for sound processing. It allows users to edit sounds, record audio, and process wav or mp3 files with ease. This user-friendly program offers essential editing functions like cut, copy, and paste as well as advanced options like batch convert and real-time effect processing. Wavosaur supports VST plugins and ASIO drivers enabling the integration of software synthesizers into your projects. The application does not require installation nor makes changes to your registry.
Despite its small size (under 1MB), Wavosaur proves impressively powerful in handling various audio tasks from simple track trimming to complex sound design processes. Its support for multi-document interface lets you work on multiple projects concurrently while its ability to apply volume envelopes and detect beats enhances its versatility further. However, it doesn't come with built-in effects such as reverb or chorus; instead it relies on VST effects plug-ins which can be easily found on their website if needed. Compatible with Windows XP through Windows 10, this freeware excels in both functionality and accessibility offering an excellent option for budget-conscious music producers or podcast creators.
PODCAST TIP
Solo podcasting is a type of podcast where only one person does everything - from hosting, and recording to editing episodes. There are no regular co-hosts or guests. Benefits of solo podcasting:
Total Control: You have full control over the content and direction of your podcast.
Convenience: With solo podcasting, you can record at your own pace without relying on someone else's schedule.
Direct Connection: Speaking directly to listeners allows for a more personal connection with your audience.
Is it Right For You?
If you're passionate about a subject and have the motivation to consistently produce content, solo podcasting could be an excellent platform for you. It's also perfect if you want complete creative control and flexibility in terms of scheduling recordings.
However, if you find it challenging to stay motivated without external input or enjoy having conversations with different people regularly, then perhaps consider including guest interviews or co-hosts in your podcasts instead.
There's always room for experimentation when starting out – try recording some solo episodes first and see how they resonate with listeners before deciding whether this format suits your style!
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Podcast Events
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Chrissy Reneé of Forever Cottman Films is hosting a mini course on starting a podcast. This course will guide you through the basics, including setting up an RSS feed for potential monetization and determining whether your podcast should be audio-only or include video. You'll also learn how to record your content and effective methods for posting and promoting your new podcast. This course is designed to provide all the essential information needed to launch a successful podcast.
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And that's it for today's Podcast Newsletter, folks! We hope you enjoyed our latest podcast news and insights. Remember, we're your go-to place for exciting facts, captivating discussions and the most recent in podcasting. Can't wait to share more with you tomorrow!