Uber Partners With Otto Radio to Play Podcasts for Passengers
Uber, the popular ride-sharing service that pairs those needing rides with willing drivers, recently announced a partnership with podcast-consumption app Otto Radio to provide customized podcast...
View ArticlePatreon Adds Charge Up Front Option
Crowdfunding platform Patreon has become a prominent monetization source for many podcasters. By default, Patreon charges backers once per month, and after it takes fees off the top of those charges,...
View ArticlePodcasters Receiving Phony “Cancellation” e-Mails
Many podcasters have been receiving phony “cancellation” notices. These messages are being sent from a source identifying itself as “Podcast Authority,” using the e-mail address...
View ArticleJukedeck Makes Affordable, Original Instrumental Music
Most podcasters look for music to be used in intros, outros, and bumpers. Finding the right music can be a challenge in itself. Navigating the complexities of licensing and legal requirements can make...
View ArticleCall Recording Service Zencastr Comes Out of Beta
The ability to record VoIP calls is essential for many podcasters. A number of solutions have been devised to handle this process. But those solutions often include makeshift implementations of...
View ArticleSpotify Backs Out of SoundCloud Deal
It seemed strangely appropriate when rumors started circulating earlier this year that media-streaming service Spotify was contemplating a buyout of music/podcast-hosting company SoundCloud. In...
View ArticleDropbox Dropping Access to Public Folders
Cloud storage and file-sharing service Dropbox has proven to be an invaluable tool to many podcasters. The service makes it easy to share files, either thru unique publicly accessible links, or by...
View ArticleStitcher Launches Stitcher Premium Subscription Service
Podcast syndication platform Stitcher has launched a new premium tier. Appropriately called Stitcher Premium, the new paid version of the service was announced in a recent e-mail: …we are launching...
View ArticleTumble Science Podcast for Kids Named Best of 2016
Tumble is a science podcast that is for kids. It has been named to iTunes’ list of the best podcasts in 2016. This is the first year that a podcast for kids has made the list. Tumble explores the...
View ArticleFacebook Launches Live Audio Streaming
Social media juggernaut Facebook has pushed into multiple new digital media territories this year. The company’s latest bid to become the one platforms that rules them all comes with the launch of...
View ArticleBest Podcasts of 2016 – According to iTunes
Apple unveiled its Best of 2016 list early in December. The list includes the best apps, music, movies, TV shows, books, and podcasts of 2016 across App Store, iTunes, Apple Music, and iBooks. Podcasts...
View ArticlePodcast Movement 2017 has Released a Schedule
Podcast Movement 2017 will take place at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California. It is for anyone who is currently involved with, or looking to get into, podcasting and the podcasting industry....
View ArticleSpreaker Introduces Chapters
Spreaker has added a new feature to their Content Management System (CMS). Spreaker is now giving you the ability to add chapters to your podcast episodes. Chapters are visual markers, taking the form...
View ArticleDTR is a Podcast by Tinder and Gimlet Creative
The dating app Tinder has its own podcast. It’s called DTR: Define the Relationship and it is brought to you by Tinder and Gilmet Creative. DTR is hosted by Jane Marie. She is the music supervisor at...
View ArticleMotherboard is Seeking a Podcast Intern
Motherboard is a multi-platform, multimedia publication, relying on longform reporting, in-depth blogging, and video and film production to ensure that every story is presented in its most gripping and...
View ArticlePodlove Makes it Easier for Listeners to Subscribe to Podcasts
Podlove is an initiative to improve the overall technical infrastructure for podcasting. It is both a network for developers to discuss features and agree on standards as well as an incubator for...
View ArticleHomecoming Podcast Will Become a TV Series
Deadline has reported that Homecoming Podcast is going to become a TV series. According to Deadline, Universal Cable Prods. has landed rights to Gimlet Media’s Homecoming, a fictional podcast from Sam...
View ArticleFeral Audio Partners with Art19
Art19 announced that Feral Audio has enlisted Art19 for all of its hosting, distribution, analytics and ad serving needs. Feral Audio selected Art19 for its WarpFeed technology. Art19 was founded by...
View ArticleEnter the 2016 Amateur Podcast Championships
Do you have a little free time between now and the new year? If so, you might consider entering the 2016 Amateur Podcast Championships. The competition is presented by Monkeys Fighting Robots. The...
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