Tag: podcasting

Spotify has opened a new video-first podcast studio in Hollywood’s Sycamore media district, marking its second LA location and expanding its investment in video podcasting. The 11,000-square-foot facility will support creators in the Spotify Partner Program, including The Ringer and…

The Streaming Wars recaps the ten most impactful stories of the year, highlighting industry-defining moments that shaped executive strategy across streaming, tech, and media. From Disney's AI licensing framework and YouTube’s reclassification as TV, to Netflix’s creator push and critical…

Netflix is in talks to license video podcast content from iHeartMedia, aiming to secure exclusivity and remove episodes from YouTube. This follows a similar deal with Spotify, reinforcing a broader trend of platforms like Tubi investing in video podcasts to…

Spotify beat Q3 2025 expectations with revenue up 7% to €4.27 billion and net income of €899 million, reversing a loss from the prior year. The company added 5 million Premium subscribers for a total of 281 million, and monthly…

SiriusXM reported Q3 revenue of $2.16 billion, slightly down year-over-year but above analyst expectations, with a return to profitability at $297 million net income after last year's massive goodwill impairment. Paid subscribers dipped by 40,000 to 33 million, but monthly…

ESPN has struck a multi-platform deal to bring The Rich Eisen Show to its radio network and streaming platforms starting September 2. The show will air weekdays on ESPN Radio and stream simultaneously on Disney+ and ESPN+, while also expanding…

Kaleidoscope has raised $5 million in Series A funding led by Burda Principal Investments and North Base Media to expand its original podcast slate and adapt its audio IP into film and TV. The podcast company, known for tech-focused storytelling,…

Dr. Phil McGraw is launching Envoy Media, a new national media brand featuring a TV channel, daily podcasts, and user-generated news content from underrepresented communities. The venture closely resembles McGraw’s defunct Merit Street Media, which recently filed for bankruptcy amid…

ESPN’s success with The Pat McAfee Show has sparked industry speculation that Netflix will soon follow suit, striking deals with top podcasters and YouTubers to bring exclusive live content to its platform. While Netflix has already dipped into the space…

Variety discusses how this year’s TV upfronts were steeped in irony and anxiety, with media giants putting on a confident face despite industry-wide budget cuts, layoffs, and shifting strategies. Live sports dominated pitches, scripted TV continued to shrink on broadcast,…