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BBC pulls its podcasts from Google

06/04/2019

BBC pulls its podcasts from Google as part of a change of policy on third-party apps which it outlines in a blog posting. These are no longer available on the Google Podcast app and Google Assistant. Kieran Clifton, Director, BBC Distribution & Business Development explained in the post that since Google launched its own podcast app for Android users it, ‘since begun to direct people who search for a BBC podcast into its own podcast […]

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Spotify is to acquire Parcast podcast studio

28/03/2019

Spotify is to acquire Parcast podcast studio, a premier storytelling-driven podcast studio for an undisclosed sum. Since its founding in 2016, Parcast has launched 18 premium podcast series including Serial Killers, Unsolved Murders, Cults and Conspiracy Theories and the studio’s first fiction series, Mind’s Eye. Parcast will bring to Spotify its curated library of highly produced shows and an engaged and loyal audience. With an expertise in genres touching mystery, crime, science fiction, and history, […]

Anghami adds podcasting content

24/03/2019

Anghami adds podcasting content to its streaming service with over 250 shows from over 40 regional podcast creators, in addition to global podcasters and DJ shows. Anghami has quickly grown to become a leading on-demand music platform in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region and has formed audio content partnerships with leading publishers in the region. Anghami is introducing podcasts covering topics which will include sports, tech, society, lifestyle, wellness, and music. The […]

Spotify acquires podcasting companies

15/02/2019

Spotify acquires podcasting companies Gimlet Media and Anchor to accelerate its growth in podcasting. Gimlet is an independent producer of podcast content, and Anchor is a market leading tool for podcast creation, publishing, and monetization services. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed. With these acquisitions, Spotify is positioned to become both the premier producer of podcasts and the leading platform for podcast creators. Gimlet will bring to Spotify its best-in-class podcast studio with dedicated […]

First one billion download podcast

26/01/2019

First one billion download podcast was achieved by iHeartPodcast Network’s Stuff You Should Know. Hosted by Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant in collaboration with HowStuffWorks, this month their podcast surpassed one billion downloads, making it the first-ever podcast to achieve this milestone. Launched in April 2008, the podcast has continuously educated listeners on a variety of topics in science, history, pop culture, urban legends, conspiracy theories and more. With over 1,000 episodes, a number of […]

DEEZER adds Latin American Podcasts

14/12/2018

DEEZER adds Latin American podcasts from Spreaker, Voxnest’s platform for podcast creation, distribution and monetization. The partnership between DEEZER and Voxnest will significantly increase the streaming platform’s catalogue of international podcast content. Users in Colombia and Brazil will now be able to enjoy podcasts on a wide range of popular and niche topics, which will support Deezer’s ongoing growth in Latin America. Spreaker has a particularly large library of Spanish-language content from creators in Spain, […]

Spotify introduces Spotify for Podcasters

18/10/2018

Spotify has introduced a new beta service, Spotify for Podcasters enabling podcasters to upload their shows and retrieve daily statistics. In a blog post, Spotify has said that they ‘want more people to have access to the tools they need to become great storytellers and have their voices heard, which is why we’re proud to introduce the beta of Spotify for Podcasters. Through this new platform that we’re testing, podcast creators who are hosting their […]