Photo Credit: Puria Berenji Spotify is forcing ads on its Premium subscribers in the UK who listen to podcasts. Spotify has announced that it will bring Spotify Podcast Ads to the UK for all users. That means Premium subscribers who paid to be ad-free will hear promotional content on Spotify produced shows. Spotify says its […]
Photo Credit: Spotify A new report suggests Spotify is paying thousands of dollars for Anchor sponsorships. Spotify reportedly paid $154 million for Anchor in February 2019. The podcast creation tool was part of its three-pronged strategy to expand its podcasting presence. While acquisitions like Gimlet Media and Parcast bring established shows, Spotify hoped Anchor would […]
Photo Credit: 9to5Mac Apple Podcasts gets a new Spotlight editorial header with a new podcast every month. The new feature was unveiled earlier this week in the Apple Podcasts app on all platforms. The first Apple Podcasts Spotlight creator is Chelsea Devantez, who hosts Celebrity Book Club. Apple hopes the new feature will help highlight […]
Photo Credit: Austin Distel Apple isn’t going to let Spotify dominate the podcast streaming space for long. A new Apple podcast subscription service is coming. Apple is discussing launching a podcast subscription service to rival Spotify, SiriusXM, and Amazon. Spotify spent most of 2019/2020 buying podcasting companies to flesh out its exclusive portfolio. Both Apple […]
Photo Credit: Deborah Hutton / CC by 3.0 Conspiracy podcast host Pete Evans has had his podcast shows removed from Spotify. Evans announced the removal on his Instagram earlier this morning. He said he believed the channel was removed due to censorship, though Spotify says it’s because of misinformation. “Could it have something to do […]
Amazon Music has inked a deal to acquire Wondery, a podcast producer with a wide umbrella of content. The deal’s terms were not disclosed, but insiders suggest the deal could be worth more than $300 million. “We’re pleased to announce that Wondery – an innovative podcast publisher with a track record of creating and producing […]
Photo Credit: Jason Rosewell Spotify may be launching a premium podcast subscription service soon. Here’s the latest. Spotify recently sent a survey to its app users asking how they felt about a potential premium podcast subscription. The survey describes at least four possible subscription options that cost from $3 to $8 a month. The cheapest […]
Photo Credit: Wondery Apple recently held acquisition talks with podcast network Wondery to expand its exclusive content. A new report suggests Wondery is shopping itself around to several buyers, including Apple, Sony, and other unnamed companies. Talks are ongoing, and Wondery is seeking between $300-$400 million for its network of shows. Wondery’s network of shows […]
Photo Credit: Austin Distel The Joe Rogan Experience podcast studio is shut down this week after a positive coronavirus case. Jamie Vernon tested positive for COVID-19, with Rogan making the announcement via Instagram. Jamie is the often un-seen co-host and producer of the podcast, responsible for retrieving relevant content. Rogan says production will resume after […]
Moderator Chris Wallace unsuccessfully tries to control the Trump-Biden Presidential Debate on Tuesday night. Donald Trump accepted his invitation. But after Tuesday night’s messy presidential debate, Joe Rogan is now having second thoughts about moderating another battle between Trump and Biden. Previously, Joe Rogan sounded enthusiastic about hosting a debate between Trump and Biden. And […]