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Acast posts strong growth amid continued listener decline from iOS update

Acast posts strong growth amid continued listener decline from iOS update

26 Jul 2024 | Ella Sagar

The drop in number of listens was attributed to Apple’s iOS 17 update that changed how podcasts are downloaded on mobiles. 

Unveiling the creative potential of podcast advertising: beyond the platform
Unveiling the creative potential of podcast advertising: beyond the platform
20 May 2024 | Jack Preston
Podcast: Stories that mattered this week — Disney’s streaming milestone, Paramount merger saga, Reddit’s first earnings
Podcast: Stories that mattered this week — Disney’s streaming milestone, Paramount merger saga, Reddit’s first earnings
09 May 2024 | The Media Leader Staff
Acast ‘on track’ to full-year profitability in 2024
Acast ‘on track’ to full-year profitability in 2024
08 May 2024 | Ella Sagar
Podcast: Future of Audio key interviews — Radiocentre on BBC ads and Acast on podcast measurement
Podcast: Future of Audio key interviews — Radiocentre on BBC ads and Acast on podcast measurement
25 Apr 2024 | Ella Sagar
Steven Bartlett and ex-Acast duo launch global podcast startup
Steven Bartlett and ex-Acast duo launch global podcast startup
10 Apr 2024 | Ella Sagar

Podcasts are heading to the cinema

08 Apr 2024 | Ella Sagar

Is cinema the next natural step for podcasts after social, video and live events?

Where will AI make the biggest impact in audio advertising?

04 Apr 2024 | Ella Sagar

Ahead of The Future of Audio and Entertainment, The Media Leader asked audio experts on which area they think AI will make its mark most.

How can audio get a bigger share in the media plan?

28 Mar 2024 | Ella Sagar

Better education, measurement, data capabilities and collaboration are just some of the ways audio can grow its presence, experts say.

The Fishbowl: Solène Dassing, Acast

21 Feb 2024 | Ella Sagar

The director of sales, international, at Acast shares her bravest moment and the value of “slow media”.

Acast expects short-term impact on listens from Apple update

12 Feb 2024 | Ella Sagar

Acast has reported organic net sales growth of 13% in 2023, despite a “weakened economy” affecting global advertising markets. 

Watch: 2024 will be the year of AI, talent and creativity

12 Feb 2024 | Ella Sagar

The Media Leader has compiled predictions for the year from 11 industry leaders at The Year Ahead 2024.

Podcast: If you could wave a magic wand, how would you improve the media industry?

01 Feb 2024 | The Media Leader Staff

Editor-in-chief Omar Oakes and reporter Ella Sagar were on the scene at The Year Ahead event to ask delegates: if you could wave a magic wand, what would you do to improve the media industry in the year ahead?

Watch: Acast MD calls for AI restraint in audio

31 Jan 2024 | Ella Sagar

Megan Davies also reflected on highlights from the event’s main panel, which heard rallying cries for the return of creativity in media.

Audio in 2023: Ken Bruce, new laws, and a news surge

14 Dec 2023 | Ella Sagar

The Media Leader asked audio media owners, specialists and trade bodies about the most significant changes in the sector and the biggest surprise of the year.

How a single iPhone update will have a big impact on podcast measurement

07 Nov 2023 | Ella Sagar

A new software update to Apple’s iPhone software update could boost measurement across the podcast industry, the CEO of global podcast publisher Acast discussed during its quarterly earnings call.

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