Industry News 📰
Amazon Buys Art19
Art19, which provides hosting, ad serving, audience targeting, and measurement tools for podcasters and publishers, has been acquired by Amazon. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. This acquisition comes after Amazon reportedly spent $300 million on podcast network Wondery. As with Wondery, Art19 will also be part of Amazon Music.
Audacy Launches 2400Sports, A New Dedicated Sports Podcast Studio
Audacy announces the launch of 2400Sports. This new podcast studio will house Audacy Sports’ digital audio content. A new flagship podcast series is being developed by the studio, which will highlight the most dramatic and thrilling postseason campaigns in baseball history.
Audible Teams Up With Kenya Barris
A new deal between Audible and Kenya Barris' production company, Khalabo Ink Society, was announced. The company will produce original scripted fiction and unscripted nonfiction, audio-documentaries, and audio-journalism. Barris has launched a dedicated audio content division in support of the deal.
New Board Members For The Podcast Taxonomy Consortium
A new board has been announced by the Podcast Taxonomy Consortium, an industry group that defines creative roles in podcasting. Each one comes from a renowned podcast or podcast-related company. Starting this summer, the board will meet quarterly. You can see the whitepaper which seeks to set a standard lineup of podcast creative roles, HERE.
Podcast Radio Chooses Triton Digital For Streaming Ad Tech
Podcast Radio Network will utilize Triton’s audio streaming network for the delivery of its commercial radio content online. In addition, Podcast Radio will use Tritons’ ad server to insert targeted audio ads into their streams. The network is planning to expand within the UK and internationally in the coming year.
Communities We Love ❤️🧑🏿🤝🧑🏽
Podcast World (FB Group)
Podcasters Unite! Post, promote, collaborate! This is a group of Podcast creators, promoters, fans and much more!
The Podcast Manager Mastermind (FB Group)
This group is specifically for freelancers who want to become profitable podcast managers without working more than 20 hours a week!
Podcast & New Media Knowledge Base (LinkedIn)
Podcasting and New Media are some of the strongest tools your small business can and should have available in your skill set tool belt. This group will help you discover great, new ways to grow your company or organization's digital footprint.
Gear 🎙️
Battle Of The Booms: Rode PSA1 vs. Blue Compass vs. Gator Frameworks
Question: which type of boom is best? If you’re looking for a quality boom arm, how do the Rode PSA1, Blue Compass, and Gator Frameworks 3000 stack up against each other? Tom Buck covers the pros and cons.
12 Best Podcast Microphones
Bandrew from Podcastage shares his thoughts on the best podcast mics for intermediate podcasters and professional podcasters ranging from $100 up to $3600.
Bingeworthy 📺📚
📚 When Podcasts Go Sour: Can Shows Like 'Reply All' Come Back From Scandal?
A good story is a precious commodity in the podcasting world. But they need to be able to tell great untold tales in valid ways. In the past few years, numerous podcasts have faced accusations of plagiarism and unreliability
Gimlet’s smash hit podcast returns from an enforced hiatus ... minus one of its hosts. But its future, and that of other shows blighted by controversy, is now precarious.
📺 DEI For Podcasters Audience Value And Growth (Replay)
As a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) coach + consultant, Erica Courdae believes your values are the starting point for everything you do (and don’t do). Erica joined Elsie Escobar, Libsyn's Community Manager to discuss how values and DEI are inextricably linked, and how this can help you to connect with and attract your ideal listener, sponsor, or advertiser.
Pods We Love ❤️🎧
Human Connection
Last week's podcast picks from EarBuds Podcast Collective was curated by Yves D. Ropper
🎧 Appearances
From Mermaid Palace and Radiotopia, Sharon Mashihi brings you Appearances, a one woman audio show that straddles the line between fiction and truth. Appearances brings to life an Iranian American family and community through the real and fantastical mental machinations of Melanie Barzadeh. Dive Deeper
🎧 Moonface
A fiction show about a Korean American son who wants to come out to his mom, but can't because they don't speak the same language. Dive Deeper
🎧 Constellation Prize
Feeling down about the human condition? Consider the spiritual dilemmas of a school crossing guard, a documentary filmmaker, an artist who likes belts, and more. Constellation Prize, a podcast from The Believer magazine, talks to subjects about their daily existential problems—how art, God, and loneliness fit in their lives. Dive Deeper
🎧 No Feeling Is Final
Usually when we talk about suicide we say those four magic words: "just ask for help". But Honor Eastly knows it’s not that simple. At times heartbreaking, and desperate – but also darkly funny, and charming, No Feeling Is Final is a story of difference, identity, and why we should stay alive. Dive Deeper
🎧 The Shadows
Kaitlin Prest, creator and host of the Prix-Italia winner The Heart, presents the first audio fiction from CBC Podcasts. The Shadows is a story about the anatomy of a relationship: a crush, a choice, ... Dive Deeper
Pods We Love is powered by thatpart & curated by EarBuds Podcast Collective
Apps & Tools 🧰
Riffr
Riffr is the social network that’s all about your voice. Discover great short-form audio content and post your own in the app. It’s like podcasting, but micro.
Gumball - Buy Host-read Podcast Ads Directly From Podcasters
Host-read podcast ads connect listeners to brands. Gumball connects advertisers with podcast hosts to make it happen in a few clicks.
OutlierClips - Podcast Planner for Podcasters
OutlierClips is a free browser extension that makes it easier for podcasters to collect content as you search the web for guests’ names or the topics you’re discussing on upcoming episodes. You’ll prepare faster, more confidently, and your podcast will stand out from others.
Podcast Overhaul - Discover A New Podcast Today!
Podcast Overhaul is an easy-to-use podcast app & podcast player for podcast junkies, podcast addicts, and all podcasts fans that allows you to listen, subscribe to and discover new podcasts all within the app.
Moonbeam - The Home of Podcast Discovery
Moonbeam is the easiest way to discover your next favorite podcast. Simply swipe through your personalized, ad-free feed of curated "moments" to discover great new shows and ideas. When inspired you can quickly continue listening, save the show to your library, share the moment with friends, or tip the host directly in the app.
Nuggets 🤓
How to Promote Your Podcast on Facebook
Are you ready to learn how to create a business page and how to use Facebook groups? Ready to promote your podcast on Facebook? Check out this insightful guide from the Spreaker blog.
3 Keys To Develop Your Podcast Content
Start with the end in mind when developing your podcast content. Check out this article from the Blubrry team on 3 keys to develop your podcast content with easy strategies.
Events 🎫
How to Create the Perfect Video Recording Set-up for Beginners
Join to learn how to get the right podcasting studio setup. The Squadcast team will discuss lighting, video and audio quality, and cover a variety of lights, cameras, stands, and mics. This session is ideal for those looking to add a video element to their podcast workflow.
Boost Your Business With Podcasting And Books - June 28 (Virtual)
Ever wondered if a podcast or a book could help raise the profile of your business? Leah Harris is at the helm of developing original podcast content for Spotify and is joined by Mark Harding, Head of Brand and Communications at Booktopia. This event will give you an insight into what makes a podcast successful, how to get it launched and be selected for promotion on Spotify, as well strategies to launch and market books to boost your brand.
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