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People Over Technology
iHeartMedia’s new “AudioCon 3.0: The Human Consumer” study shows people are overwhelmed by technology and crave real human connection. Most people distrust AI and want their media to be made by humans, with 82% worried about AI’s impact on society. Children are less independent because of tech, and while nearly everyone uses social media, most say it makes them feel worse. Trust in online information and social media is very low, and many people—even those with high incomes—wish for simpler “dumbphones.” Despite technology’s reach, almost all consumers think robots and AI can never replace real, caring human relationships.
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Spotify Welcomes a Bigger, Bolder RADAR Class
Spotify's RADAR program supports up-and-coming creators by offering marketing, editorial, and promotional help to reach more fans. This year, the program is bigger than ever, featuring diverse podcast creators from 11 countries who cover popular topics and experiment with new formats like video. Many creators from previous years have become breakout stars, and Spotify sees RADAR Creators as helping to shape the future of podcasting.
UK Podcasters Urge Government to Recognise Their Industry
Over four hundred UK podcasting and audio businesses have signed an open letter asking the government to recognise their sector as a core creative industry and provide it with formal support. Despite its rapid growth and cultural impact, the sector has been left out of key government plans and support given to other creative industries like film and TV. In response, the government will conduct a comprehensive study on the industry, expected to be published in 2026, to help shape future policy and funding.
Auddia Updates Company Overview
Auddia Inc. announced an updated corporate overview as it works on a proposed business combination and restructuring to become a holding company focused on AI and web3 technologies. They have secured the URL www.mccarthyfinney.com and reserved the NASDAQ ticker MCFN, naming the holding company after pioneers in AI and digital currency. Additionally, Auddia is shifting its business model from direct-to-consumer subscriptions to a B2B model focused on AI-driven music discovery.
ACCENT Academy Teams Up with Say It Now
Podcast and radio production service ACCENT has partnered with Say It Now to bring interactive voice technology to its ACCENT Academy training programme. The collaboration will help audio creators use smart speaker tools to engage their audiences more directly. This partnership gives participants a year of free training and access to cutting-edge technology to enhance their storytelling.
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The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart offers a deeper, long-form extension of the comedian's signature political and cultural commentary, released as a weekly podcast. Each episode features Stewart in candid conversation with experts, advocates, and influential thinkers, exploring the nuanced realities behind the week's biggest issues. Moving beyond the headlines, the podcast provides a platform for substantive discussion on the policies, ideas, and social forces actively shaping our world, allowing Stewart to engage with complex topics with his trademark blend of insight and humor.
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Visionary Voices Of Podcasting
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Podcast Tip Of The Day
You can keep your audience deeply engaged without recording new episodes by strategically repurposing your existing content library. Create themed highlight reels from your best moments, re-release classic episodes with fresh commentary, host listener Q&As, or produce bite-sized teaching segments from your past work. You can also invite trusted guest hosts to create content or repurpose interviews you've given on other shows. This approach transforms your back catalog into a sustainable source of fresh value, keeping your listeners connected while giving you a manageable break from the production cycle.
A Final Note
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