Who Won the £10,000 from COLD TAPES Final Episode?

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March 06, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

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Murder Mystery Solved in COLD TAPES Last Episode

The murder mystery podcast, COLD TAPES, has concluded with the release of its final episode and a winner for its competition. The show involved listeners in solving the on-air murder of a scientist character at an Antarctic research base through clues scattered across 84 episodes. A £10,000 cash prize was awarded to the listener who solved the mystery.

YouTube Expands Ad-Free Premium Lite Subscription

YouTube is expanding its Premium Lite subscription in the U.S., allowing users to access non-music content without ads at a lower cost. The company has previously tested this service in Germany, Australia, and Thailand, and will observe if it prompts some premium subscribers to switch to the cheaper option. YouTube Premium costs $13.99 while the new Lite offering will be priced at $7.99.

New Comedy Label Launched Through Cineverse and The Stand Group Partnership

Cineverse is partnering with The Stand Group to boost their audio podcast offerings, including the introduction of the WITZ Podcast Network for comedy content. This collaboration also includes plans to develop new projects through podcasts and live shows. Additionally, Cineverse will be promoting its upcoming film release, a remake of "The Toxic Avenger," as part of this partnership.

Tariffs Worry Advertisers, Could Impact Spending

A survey by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) reveals that 94% of U.S. advertising decision-makers are worried about how tariffs will affect ad spending, with a majority expecting cuts across all media. Traditional media is expected to face the most significant budget reductions while digital audio fares better than other channels. The IAB predicts declines in 2025 ad budgets between 6% and 20% due to tariff-related pressures.

More Podcast Listeners Tuning into Video Formats

A recent survey shows a growing trend of video podcast watching, with 32% of weekly podcast listeners frequently or occasionally tuning into their favorite shows on YouTube. The study also found that men and Gen Z are more likely to watch video podcasts. However, despite this rising interest, over half (55%) of the surveyed listeners remain indifferent towards the idea of viewing podcasts.

What’s New?

Late Nights With Nexpo

Late Nights with Nexpo is a chilling new podcast series hosted by renowned YouTube creator and storyteller, Ryan "Nexpo" Cantu. Launched by Ballen Studios, the series brings to life some of the most bizarre and unexplained mysteries from around the world in Nexpo's signature style. With over three million subscribers across his channels, Nexpo takes his audience on a journey into internet mysteries and psychological horror through this immersive medium. The weekly episodes promise to captivate listeners with eerie tales that have been carefully curated and narrated by one of the world's best digital storytellers.

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PODCAST TIP

Ensure your podcast artwork appears impressive in all places it's showcased:

  • In small icons on podcast applications

  • On platforms such as Apple Podcasts or Spotify

  • On big screens

  • As a symbol in Apple CarPlay

Apple Podcast Artwork Specs

  • Size: 3000 x 3000 pixels

  • Format: JPEG or PNG

  • Resolution: 72 dpi

  • Ratio: 1:1

  • Color Space: RGB

Spotify Podcast Artwork Specs

  • Size: Between 640 and 10,000 pixels wide and tall

  • Format: TIFF, JPEG, or PNG

  • Resolution: Highest possible

  • Ratio: 1:1

  • Color Space: sRGB

YouTube Cover Art Specs

  • Size: 1280 x 1280 pixels

  • Format: JPEG, GIF, or PNG.

  • Resolution: High

  • Ratio: 1:1

  • Color Space: RGB

 *according to Lower Street

 Think of your podcast artwork as the cover of a book - it's what draws people in. To make sure it looks good everywhere, follow the guidelines provided by each platform you use. This includes using the correct image size, shape, format and color settings.

If you don't follow these rules, your artwork might look blurry or grainy across different devices and platforms. 

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Radiodays Europe is a premier conference that brings together professionals from the radio, audio and podcasting fields. The event offers attendees insights into new trends such as AI in audio, podcast monetization strategies and tactics to engage younger audiences. Over three days, more than 1,500 visitors from over 65 countries participate in various activities including key speeches, panel discussions, interactive sessions and networking events. This gives them an opportunity to learn about best practices, innovative ideas and latest industry data that can be applied in their own work.

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