From dynamic creative optimisation to content diversification and AI, the year ahead in audio looks set to be a memorable one.
22 May 2026 | Charli West
Its the first large-scale UK study to measure how British audiences experience podcast advertising and was debuted at The Podcast Show London on 20 May.
09 Feb 2026 | Jack Benjamin
Analysis: The concept of podcast “shows” is continuing to accelerate with the UK’s largest independent podcast producer, Goalhanger reaching 250k subscribers and Netflix announcing its own exclusive video podcast.
Spotify woos video podcasters with greater autonomy and lower entry threshold to its Partner Program
The updates include expanded eligibility for the program, the ability to update host-read sponsorships and access to new API distribution partners.
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The Media Leader summarises three key themes from the past year in the audio space.
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Acast and Little Dot Studios have joined forces to enable creators to unlock new revenue streams and to allow advertisers access to premium, dynamic, targeted video ads on YouTube.
At The Future of Media London 2025 Octave’s managing director, Russell Pedrick spoke on the changes podcasting has seen, the rise of video, how data can be effectively utilised to advertisers advantage and AI’s role.
There’s a new female-focused video podcast network on the scene. The Media Leader sits down with its co-founders to discuss the importance of female voices and why the current market gaps means advertisers are missing out.