AMA, a specialist in creative and personalisation for digital audio advertising, has revealed insights from its survey of over 1,000 US consumers about their podcast listening habits and advertising preferences. Conducted in January, the survey uncovers the pivotal role of social media in podcast discovery. Additionally, it sheds light on listeners’ preferences for ad formats […]
Audible, a provider of spoken word entertainment, has launched its new audio thriller based on George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece 1984, featuring an all-star cast. Oscar nominated, and Golden Globe and Tony award winning actor, Andrew Garfield leads the adaptation as Winston alongside Grammy, Emmy and Tony award winning, Oscar nominated actor Cynthia Erivo as Julia. […]
Ella Al-Shamahi and Datshiane Navanayagam are the new hosts of The Conversation, the BBC World Service English programme dedicated to highlighting and discussing incredible women and their experiences. The Conversation hears from women in different counties across the globe as they share first-hand their personal experiences and some of their most intimate insights, from what […]
Audible, a provider of spoken word entertainment, has unveiled a new Audible Original investigative podcast series set to unravel the enigma surrounding F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic character: The Great Gatsby. The series, led by award-winning journalist Joe Nocera (The Shrink Next Door, Agatha Christie and the Dandelion Poisoner), follows the previously untold story of Max Gerlach, a […]
The History Channel is expanding its presidential footprint with the development of a new podcast with President Obama and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground. Produced by Higher Ground Audio, Malcolm Gladwell’s Pushkin Industries, and Audible, the currently untitled eight-part podcast explores the history and legacy of America’s Reconstruction Era. From 1863 to 1873, America had the opportunity to […]
Global, the Media & Entertainment Group, has announced that its Group Chief Executive, Stephen Miron, intends to step down after 16 years at the helm. He will remain as Group CEO in the interim period and then become Chairman of Global at the end of March 2025. Then, Global’s Chairman of 17 years, Lord Charles […]
Echelon Studios has announced the launch of the Echelon Studios Podcast, a new show that aims to bring film fans closer to the movies and moviemakers they love. The original series, hosted by filmmaker Jesse Randall, will feature different guests each episode and offer first-person audio and video conversations that delve deep into the creation […]
A documentary and accompanying podcast series will offers a deep dive into football manager Pep Guardiola’s relentless pursuit of perfection, and the methods and motivations that have led him to leave a lasting imprint on the beautiful game. The series will feature interviews from Pep’s inner circle, including friends, former colleagues and players – such […]
Broadcaster and entrepreneur Gregg Wallace is on a journey to be the best, healthiest version of himself and in his new podcast for Global, A Piece of Cake – available on Global Player from January 29th – he’s on a mission to find out how – and wants his listeners to join him on the […]
In 2023 (January to November) there were over 2 billion plays of radio, music and podcasts on the BBC Sounds app, as listeners continue to enjoy a wide range of audio content from across the BBC. Podcast listening saw an uplift of 34 per cent on BBC Sounds compared to the same period in 2022. […]