#podcasting

#podcasting

Mick Hunt is living what many in Gen Z dream about: creating content for a living-and turning it into millions. His podcast, Mick Unplugged, which transforms lessons from his years in business into motivational storytelling, now generates more than $7 million annuallyand even rivals giants like Joe Rogan and Alex Cooper on Apple's charts. And while he admits starting a podcast is relatively easy, he stresses to Fortune that real success begins with identifying one's "Because"-the underlying purpose that fuels ambition.

Adam Curry is the modern-day Prometheus. His discovery of podcasting and sharing it with the world was as significant of a development as when Prometheus stole fire from the gods to give to humans. Podcasting has quickly evolved into one of the most popular ways to communicate valuable information, completely disintermediating the CIA-controlled media apparatus. While Bitcoin seeks to separate money and state, podcasting seeks to separate syndicated news organizations and information.

Libsyn has paid out 40% more to creators compared to the same period in 2024, totaling over $112 million since 2017, following the removal of its 2,000-download minimum.

The PSO suite is now available as a standalone offer—fully compatible with all hosting platforms—allowing independent creators and small publishers to enhance their podcast SEO strategies.

"As the industry continues to navigate podcast consumers' shift to video, Audioboom and Adelicious have emerged as leaders in the space, with our video strategy already generating significant revenue for those creators producing video content."

"Audio advertising is no longer about being heard, it's about being remembered," said Frankie White, the agency's founder. "Our mission is to make podcast and audio advertising simple yet powerful."

As of October 2024, YouTube had more podcast listeners than Spotify or Apple Podcasts, signaling a shift in the podcasting landscape towards video content.

Podcasting, with its unique trust-building capabilities, allows leaders to increase engagement by communicating authentically and consistently, thus enhancing their influence in a digital world.

Amazon is restructuring Wondery, shifting its popular podcast brands into larger products, signaling a trend towards video-centric formats in the podcasting industry.

When the entertainment business faced dual picket lines in 2023, Jordan doubled down on podcasts and creators. When the pandemic hit, her team seamlessly pivoted to remote work.

From the first time we spoke to them, we were blown away by the entire SiriusXM team and their plans to help us strategically grow "Morbid" for years to come. We are eager to launch this partnership and take our show, network, and brand to the next level. We could not be more grateful and excited about this next chapter for us, and we feel like we've found our home!" added Kelly.

We are here to celebrate and elevate the passionate hobbyists and indigenous indies, along with the familiar movers & shakers. We urge all eligible podcasters to come through to receive recognition, support, and encouragement for their work.

"The British Podcast Awards are like the Oscars - if the Oscars were way funnier, had fewer dress codes, and no one slapped the host (hopefully!)."

The Joe Budden Network averages $1.04 million per month on Patreon thanks to its 70,000 paid subscribers, reflecting a strong independent revenue stream.

Saspod's Affiliate Program offers a 15% recurring commission for any order made by referred clients, creating a continual income stream for affiliates.

The BBC Sounds app will be turned off for listeners outside the UK on 21 July 2025, but live streaming of BBC radio will remain available.

In my 30 years as a Trustee at NYPR, I've had the privilege of watching this organization become more innovative, vital, and essential to our city and audiences.

The Good Ship Illustration is a friendly and insightful podcast hosted by three ladies with many years of combined experience as designers, illustrators, and educators.

Wesley Morris showcases a unique blend of cultural critique and personal reflection through his new podcast, Cannonball, tackling the impact of digital consumption on non-visual media.

"The first year [of the It Galz podcast], actually I think I exactly matched my wage. So, I was like, OK, if I just kept doing this, I'm still making a pretty good wage. And then the next year I think we doubled that."

According to his company's survey work, 2021 was the plateau year for smart speakers. In that year nearly a third of weekly podcast consumers reported listening via smart speaker.

This difficult decision aligns our resources with our core strengths and the most promising growth areas for our podcasting business. We're sorry to say goodbye to talented colleagues and are grateful for their contributions.

"I saw it immediately, but then lost it and having trouble making it out," one person wrote on Reddit. "I saw the 20, but didn't see how it was composed," another person wrote.

"Cooper’s success is the result not just of personal charisma, but a shrewd sense of what her audience wants, and the drive to make it happen."

I came up with an idea to Venmo Zane $8 (my lucky number) and a short message directing him to a DM I sent on Instagram.

Podcasting has never been bigger. It's credited with helping shape the presidential election. Big Tech is coming for its piece of the pie.