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The Brief – Wednesday 3 December – Apple’s Head of AI steps down, a win for journalists at Politico, Warner Bros. Discovery sale nears close and more

The Brief – Wednesday 3 December – Apple’s Head of AI steps down, a win for journalists at Politico, Warner Bros. Discovery sale nears close and more

03 Dec 2025 | Ellie Hammonds

The brief – The Media Leader’s daily round-up of media news.

Acast launches premium audio and video offering on YouTube
Acast launches premium audio and video offering on YouTube
02 Dec 2025 | Ellie Hammonds
Octave MD reflects on how ‘audio is becoming a bit of a bolt on’ in podcasting
Octave MD reflects on how ‘audio is becoming a bit of a bolt on’ in podcasting
05 Nov 2025 | Ellie Hammonds
Female-focused video podcast network is more than a business, it’s a ‘movement’
Female-focused video podcast network is more than a business, it’s a ‘movement’
03 Nov 2025 | Ellie Hammonds
Netflix and Spotify form video podcast partnership as concept of ‘podcast shows’ grows
Netflix and Spotify form video podcast partnership as concept of ‘podcast shows’ grows
23 Oct 2025 | Ellie Hammonds
International Podcast Day: The Media Leader’s favourite episodes
International Podcast Day: The Media Leader’s favourite episodes
30 Sep 2025 | Ellie Hammonds

Acast CEO bets on independence and scale during podcasting’s prime

23 Sep 2025 | Ellie Hammonds

The Media Leader sits down with Greg Glenday, Acast’s new CEO, to discuss telling a better story of the company, podcasts’ superior audience relationship and more.

Weekly listening increases by a tenth in past decade

17 Sep 2025 | Ellie Hammonds

Rajar’s Audio Time report found increased popularity of audio and how the medium has integrated into daily habits.

LHF restrictions: How the audio industry is preparing

12 Sep 2025 | Ellie Hammonds

With the new LHF advertising restrictions less than a month away, The Media Leader is exploring how different channels are preparing for the change and how they will be affected. First, the audio sector.

Vodcasts: Is it the future of podcasting?

28 Aug 2025 | Ellie Hammonds

Video is becoming more integrated into the podcasting landscape and is bringing new opportunities for brands.

Sounds Profitable and Podcast Movement merge in seven-figure deal

18 Aug 2025 | Ellie Hammonds

The move intends to bring together key industry events, research and opportunities for brands and creators.

Taylor Swift’s New Heights announcement: What does it mean for podcasting?

14 Aug 2025 | Ellie Hammonds

Announcing a new album on a podcast speaks to the unique opportunity advertising on this medium holds and could push this medium even further into the limelight. 

Only one-third of Brits consume information via news brands

05 Aug 2025 | Jack Benjamin

While younger audiences were least likely to say they consumed news brands, even older cohorts were more likely to turn to other channels for news.

AudioUK urges government to recognise podcasting in UK creative industries

08 Jul 2025 | Ellie Hammonds

The audio production trade body argues that the recently published Creative Industries Sector Plan overlooks the thriving segment.

Cannes reflections: Digital audio bloomed amid maturing infrastructure and strategy

27 Jun 2025 | Elie Kauffmann

Conversations around audio matured along the Croisette year as brands and agencies increasingly recognised the opportunities in digital audio.

Media Pulse: Make pod ads relevant to the content and consumer attention will grow

05 Jun 2025 | The Media Leader Staff

A recent survey conducted by Adwanted Connected and YouGov showed that ensuring ad relevance for podcasts is more attention-grabbing than tailoring ads to the environment, timing or activity of the listener.

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