Image credit: Variety Sesame Workshop, along with Audible, has recently launched a Sesame Street podcast, Ready, Set, Ride with Elmo, for families and interested audiences. This comes as great news, as each episode is an absolute bundle of joy! As the name suggests, in every episode, Elmo picks a friend on Sesame Street in his Elmobile. As they come along, Elmobile transforms … [Read more...] about The Launch of Sesame Street Podcast
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Apple enhances podcast and audiobook experience in latest iTunes update for Windows
Apple has unveiled the much-anticipated iTunes 12.13 update, bringing fresh enhancements for Windows users, particularly in the realms of podcasts and audiobooks. As MacRumors reported, the update is significant as it allows Windows users to seamlessly immerse themselves in their favorite podcasts and captivating audiobooks directly through the iTunes app. While iTunes for … [Read more...] about Apple enhances podcast and audiobook experience in latest iTunes update for Windows
Spotify Could Soon Develop AI Technology to Make Host-Read Podcast Ads
Spotify is planning to develop podcast ads that will be read by AI but felt like the real voice of your host. The Ringer founder Bill Simmons alluded to the possibility that the streaming service will develop an AI technology to make host-read ads – without the host actually recording the ad copy. The Ringer - a sports and pop culture podcast network – was acquired by … [Read more...] about Spotify Could Soon Develop AI Technology to Make Host-Read Podcast Ads
YouTube channel pages now include a dedicated podcasts tab
According to a recent report by 9to5Google, YouTube has introduced a new "Podcasts" tab on its channel pages. This feature is available globally and can be found between the "Live" and "Playlists" tabs on the website and mobile apps. The new tab displays playlists that YouTube Creators have designated as podcasts. It is important to note that only content marked as podcasts … [Read more...] about YouTube channel pages now include a dedicated podcasts tab
Spotify to start audiobook service soon
Spotify Chief Financial Officer Paul Vogel said they are in the process of launching their audiobook business soon. However, as The Hollywood Reporter stated, it is going to be a trial and test phase initially before the company commits full-time to audiobooks. "It's going to come out reasonably soon, but I would say don't expect that to be the last change or improvement we … [Read more...] about Spotify to start audiobook service soon
Romania poised to record strong growth in audiobook and podcast segments
Romania is poised to witness a 10 percent growth in its entertainment and media (E&M) industry. This is expected to make its E&M industry to be valued at EUR 3.4 billion, which would exceed its pre-pandemic level of EUR 2.53 billion in 2019, the website business-review.eu reported. The book segment is expected to rise to EUR 90 million in 2022, which would make for a … [Read more...] about Romania poised to record strong growth in audiobook and podcast segments
Facebook confirms exit from podcast business by June 3rd
Facebook is getting its hands off the podcast business barely a year after it had got into it. In fact, the company is pulling itself back from all of its audio ventures, which include Soundbites and the general audio hub as well, Bloomberg reported. Creators won't be allowed to add new podcasts from this week onwards while all of the existing podcasts will be removed on June … [Read more...] about Facebook confirms exit from podcast business by June 3rd
Overcast goes in for its biggest overhaul since its launch around eight years ago
Overcast, the podcast player for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch has gone for its biggest overhaul ever since it came into being about eight years ago. Almost everything has gone for a thorough makeover, which includes the home screen, the playlist screen to even the typography and spacing as well. As Marco reported, the update also comes with a lot of bug fixes as well besides … [Read more...] about Overcast goes in for its biggest overhaul since its launch around eight years ago
Google working to emerge as a serious player in the podcast space
With podcasts being the latest crowd favorite, it shouldn't come as a surprise that YouTube is keen to have a slice of the lucrative new segment. An internal document that has leaked online also revealed there already are grand plans afoot on how best to tap into a segment where many of its competitors seem to have an edge already. As PodNews claimed, YouTube is working … [Read more...] about Google working to emerge as a serious player in the podcast space
Podimo audiobook platform raises $78 million in Series B funding
Podimo, the Copenhagen based podcast and audiobook platform announced they have completed $78 million Series B funding. The company said they are going to utilize the fund in expanding its reach to more markets worldwide. The platform is currently active in parts of Europe which includes Denmark, Spain, Germany, and Norway along with the entire Latin American region. CEO … [Read more...] about Podimo audiobook platform raises $78 million in Series B funding