Global podcast company Audioboom released Q3 earnings today. In its announcement, Audioboom is trumpeting “Record Q3 ...

Z college studnets to Podcast Movement for a live focus group. Three NYU students on stage at Podcast Movement 2026 for a ...

In March we covered the legal outcome of Michael Smith’s fraudulent streaming escapades. He was accused of fraudulently ...

We learn that Radio’s station count in 2026 dipped for a third straight quarter. But there is nuance. Continue Reading → ...

James Cridland In this week's column, James offers five short commentaries, from his appearance at the Audio Festival to the state of Canadian radio. From the Playdate gaming console to Apple Music's ...

AI is under legal attack again, and this time the intellectual property at the center of the case is not music, but lyrics. Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music are teaming against AI ...

The Signal Awards — the annual awards program which celebrates and honors excellence in podcasting and digital audio, has released the field of finalists. The next step is bestowing awards. There are ...

Quick-serve restaurant Wendy’s has created a streaming playlist of songs for listening in the car while, um, dining out. (At Wendy’s.) It is not streamed from the restaurant, which disappoints us, but ...

Revenue from Latin music recordings reached $542.2 million in the first half of 2026, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The category accounted for 9.1% of total U.S.

Acast has released the 2026 edition of its Podcast Pulse report. The headline finding: “The format argument is over. Audiences ended it by not caring.” Insouciant, yes, and backed by data. Acast CEO ...

Magellan AI has released its monthly accounting of top podcast advertisers, derived from the company’s proprietary model. The results are estimates, not confirmed dollar amounts. Always interesting on ...

Spotify announces that its Partner Program, which creates monetization pathways for creators, has undergone its largest geographic expansion since its founding in 2025. The service is now available to ...