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fromTNW | Spotify
5 days ago

Spotify tests narrated magazine articles inside the audiobook tier

Spotify is testing narrated long-form magazine audio under two hours, available to premium audiobook listeners and purchasable by free users.
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fromRAIN News
4 weeks ago

Threat response: Podcast experts assess the industry

The podcast industry is experiencing significant challenges, including layoffs and market resets, driven by unrealistic expectations and the impact of AI.
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fromRAIN News
2 months ago

RAIN Notes: March 18

Substack launches Recording Studio enabling pre-recorded and live video production with custom branding; audio research confirms voice communication builds stronger human connections than text-based interaction; ZipRecruiter uses a cappella branding strategy; Podpage acquires School of Podcasting.
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fromRAIN News
3 months ago

RAIN Notes: February 25

Google acquires ProducerAI to enhance music generation capabilities, enabling users to create full songs and lyrics from prompts using Lyria 3 and Gemini AI technology.
fromRAIN News
3 months ago

RAIN Notes: February 24

Dedicated to culturally resonant, premium video and audio podcasts across platforms. It is founded by three women of color who came together after being laid off in an environment Eaton describes as 'a nationwide pushback on DEI efforts, continued media consolidation, and the looming disruption of AI.' The new effort promises to operate 'at the intersection of creativity, technology, purpose, and intelligence.'
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Television
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Netflix is betting on podcasts to become the new daytime talk show | TechCrunch

Netflix is securing exclusive video podcast rights to challenge YouTube for TV-based podcast viewers, prompting mixed reactions from podcasters about long-term value.
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fromRAIN News
8 months ago

RAIN Notes: September 2, 2025

Amazon is rolling out a Kindle text-to-speech feature with word highlighting; September features podcast observances and industry analysis of fluctuating podcast audiences.
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fromRAIN News
9 months ago

Sounds Profitable announces major changes as Podcast Movement merger locks in

Sounds Profitable merged with Podcast Movement, consolidating flagship events, appointing new editorial leadership, expanding research and partner working groups, and eliminating paid virtual tickets.
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fromRAIN News
10 months ago

Acast Q2: Key metrics continue Q1 growth

Acast reports high growth in Q2 driven by North America, with underlying profitability improving despite one-time costs.
fromRAIN News
10 months ago

Audioboom's Q2: "A fantastic achievement"

Q2 adjusted EBITDA profit of US$1.2 million, US$1.0 million higher than Q2 2024, highlighting the continued strong performance of the business model.
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