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PodcastOne is to switch hosting to Amazon’s ART19. It had been using the relatively unknown Nox Solutions as a podcast host. The Podcast Index suggests Nox Solutions hosts around 1,277 shows - 1,077 of which are with PodcastOne and Launchpadone.
Docusign is the latest company with a new sonic logo. In this case, it’s described as a “red thread” that runs through all of Docusign’s marketing (and, we hope, podcast advertising). We’ve a few examples in the press release, and another in our podcast.
SiriusXM shared the company’s 2024 results. “What is working? Well, wouldn’t ya know it… it’s podcasts.” says Chris Peterson, in his analysis of the numbers. He adds that “it’s time for independent publishers to control their own monetization”.

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BBC Studios has signed with iHeartMedia to become the exclusive third-party sales partner for BBC Podcasts in the US. It joins ARN’s iHeart, which has rights in Australia, and NZME’s iHeart, which has rights in New Zealand.
If TikTok goes away, it’ll have a surprising result - a drop in podcast listening, suggests Edison Research.
More Black listeners - 73% of them - remember the brands they hear advertising on podcasts. That’s higher than the overall population (70%). That’s according to a new report from Nielsen, Connecting with Black America.
Ashley Carman’s Soundbite newsletter covers seats for podcasters in the White House - “I find it hard to believe that they’ll want to do so with regularity just to hear soundbites they can get elsewhere” - and more on SiriusXM. We’ve a special link to save you 25% off Soundbite and the rest of Bloomberg’s tech newsletter bundle, which in a masterstroke of a business deal, we don’t earn a thing from - we just want to ensure the future of good podcast news coverage. Go get it!

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Audacy is officially no longer going bankrupt, closing its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in court, reports iHeart’s Inside Radio. CEO David Field welcomed “the dawn of a new era”, and has stepped down; Kelli Turner is interim CEO while Audacy looks to fill the role permamently. RadioINK reports that the new head of the FCC may wish to overrule Audacy’s deal. The company owns a number of podcast companies including Pineapple Street Studios.

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Part of Airwave History + The History of Egypt Podcast uses archaeology, ancient texts, and up-to-date scholarship, to uncover the world of the Nile Valley and its people.
The Metcalf Money Moment has been launched by Produce Your Podcast - hosted by three seasoned financial professionals. Whether you’re preparing for retirement, navigating a business exit, or building generational wealth, this podcast aims to provide the clarity and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals.
The Podnews Weekly Review this week talks with Andreea Coscai, the editor of Eurowaves, a European podcast newsletter. What can we all learn from podcasting in Europe - and how does it differ? Plus, all the latest news.
The Untrended Podcast is new from Publicis Pro - a show which uncovers extraordinary stories about business and culture. But, unlike some others, this show isn’t about “growth hacks” or corporate fluff. It’s about raw, honest, and sometimes ridiculous tales from the world of marketing and business. The first episode? What is AI Doing to Our Brains?
Based on the first book in the Yadox Files series, The Instanmincer launches today - a dystopian tale of the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of love in the face of oppression. It's a story set in the future, where authoritarianism is all there is, and dissent is silenced - but there's a spark of hope for the future.
What does it mean to be well? And to cultivate well-being in everyday life? The Black Healing Remixed podcast returns to answer questions like these. This season continues to redefine Black wellness with powerful, unfiltered conversations that blend ancestral wisdom with today’s modern problems. The first episode features Antonia Hylton, Emmy and Peabody award-winning author, as she unpacks the troubling history of Crownsville State Hospital, setting the tone for Black History Month.

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