Tag: podcasting

Variety discusses how this year’s TV upfronts were steeped in irony and anxiety, with media giants putting on a confident face despite industry-wide budget cuts, layoffs, and shifting strategies. Live sports dominated pitches, scripted TV continued to shrink on broadcast,…

Netflix is exploring video podcasts as part of its effort to attract creator-led content, with co-CEO Ted Sarandos suggesting some may debut on the platform soon. The move signals a broader push to compete with YouTube, which leads in TV…

Spotify has officially renewed its partnership with Bill Simmons and The Ringer, dispelling speculation that Simmons might leave the platform. Simmons originally signed a $250 million deal with Spotify in 2020, and the renewed collaboration will now focus on expanding…

YouTube has overtaken traditional TV by dominating watch time without ever spending billions on original content. At MIP London, YouTube’s VP Pedro Pina confirmed the platform has "no interest whatsoever" in originals—because it doesn’t need them. In January, YouTube accounted…

Netflix is eyeing video podcasts, according to Business Insider, as it looks to expand its content lineup. With YouTube dominating the space and Gen Z favoring video-first formats, Netflix sees a chance to tap into creator-led content. The move could…

Fox just bought Red Seat Ventures, the company behind podcasts and digital shows from Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Bill O’Reilly. Red Seat will sit under Fox’s Tubi Media Group, signaling a bigger move into digital media. As pay TV…

Spotify has launched "Spotify for Creators," a new platform enhancing video and monetization options for podcast creators. This update adds tools for hosting, analytics, short-form video uploads, and revenue from Premium subscriber views and dynamic ads. Spotify aims to grow…

Sinclair is launching a new sports podcast division, starting with two shows featuring Big Noon Kickoff personalities. "The Triple Option" with Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone premieres August 21, while "Throwbacks" with Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara…

Alexandra Cooper, host of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast on Spotify, is in the spotlight as she negotiates a potential $100 million podcasting deal with Spotify and SiriusXM. Cooper's three-year, $60 million deal with Spotify ends in December. Currently, she…

Amazon's Wondery podcast division has secured an $80 million exclusive distribution and ad-sales deal with Dax Shepard's "Armchair Expert" podcast. The deal includes co-developing new podcasts, a livestream per year, and exclusive rights to the show's full back catalog, RSS…