How the new Apple Podcasts could impact listening habits
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The Apple Podcasts app got new features with the recent release of iOS14. Writing for Podnews, John Dinkel notes that the changes could directly impact podcast listening habits significantly.
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Libsyn are beta-testing “Libsyn 5”, the latest user interface for the podcast host. Customers can apply here to take part. The company also announced a distribution partnership with podcast app Player FM.
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The new version of Overcast, an iOS app, has gone live. As Podnews started doing in January, the app shows podcast hosts and analytics companies like Podtrac and Chartable; and highlights privacy information.
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In The Feed, Libsyn’s Rob Walch reports that Amazon Music’s new podcasts app out-performed Downcast, TuneIn Radio, Castro and other apps for downloads on their launch day. “I cannot remember anyone on their first day having the numbers that Amazon Music had,” he said.
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Adam Curry’s No Agenda seems to have disappeared from Spotify.
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After collaborating together, Quill, a “creation hub for podcasters”, has acquired Origins Media Haus, a podcast and video marketing agency.
- A credit union in the US, Verve, has launched an internal podcast for its staff to help communication during the pandemic.
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Do a podcast? In Africa? Make sure you’re in The African Podcast Database.
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The PortCaster is an interesting piece of tech: calling itself the world’s smallest, portable streaming studio. About the size of a passport, it is a four-channel mixer and recorder with specific features for podcasters.
Tips and tricks
- How to make money podcasting with Podcorn is a video guide to how to use this platform for additional revenue.
- Chris Ducker talks to Mark Asquith about How to Build a Powerful Podcasting Brand.
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Companies mentioned above:
Amazon
Amazon Music
Apple
Apple Podcasts
Castro
Libsyn
Podtrac
Quill
Spotify
