Tag: podcasts

YouTube is now the UK’s second-most-watched video platform behind the BBC and the first stop for many younger viewers when they turn on their TVs, according to Ofcom’s 2024 media habits report. Usage is growing across all age groups, with…

The Golden Globes will introduce a podcast category in 2026, spotlighting the format’s growing influence in the Creator Economy and its appeal to both talent and major streaming platforms. Podcasts tied to popular IPs, such as “The Office” and “Seinfeld,”…

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…

Spotify has distributed over 100 million dollars to podcast creators since January through a revamped partner program aimed at boosting video engagement and countering YouTube’s dominance. Meanwhile, Netflix has signaled a deeper move into video podcasts, highlighting the increasing competition…

Sky’s 2024 Attention Index highlights a major shift toward on-demand viewing in the UK, with smart TVs and mobile devices becoming the go-to screens. Despite this, live sports — especially football, F1, and darts — continue to anchor linear TV.…

SiriusXM is laying off 160 employees, about 3% of its workforce, as it refocuses on digital streaming and in-car technology amid growing competition from on-demand audio platforms. The company has struggled with slowing revenue growth, a declining self-pay subscriber base,…

YouTube has quietly become the world’s largest podcast platform, with 1 billion monthly podcast viewers—far outpacing Spotify (100 million) and Apple Podcasts. Unlike traditional podcast platforms, YouTube’s video-first approach is redefining the format, forcing creators to prioritize visuals for discovery…

YouTube reported surpassing 1 billion daily viewing hours in 2024, showcasing its dominance in the global streaming landscape. Its universal appeal contrasts sharply with traditional media and SVOD platforms, which face fragmented regional dynamics, as highlighted in The Streaming Wars’…

Edison Podcast Metrics reports YouTube as the top platform for weekly podcast listeners aged 13+, capturing 31% of users compared to Spotify's 27% and Apple Podcasts' 15%. YouTube's rise is driven by video podcasting, which Gen Z favors for enhanced…

Cineverse reported a Q2 2024 net loss of $1.2 million on $12.7 million revenue, ahead of the record-breaking success of Terrifier 3, which grossed $82 million globally and became the highest-grossing non-rated film. The film is expected to drive $20+…