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AudioUK urges government to recognise podcasting in UK creative industries

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
Cannes reflections: Digital audio bloomed amid maturing infrastructure and strategy
27 Jun 2025 | Elie Kauffmann
Media Pulse: Make pod ads relevant to the content and consumer attention will grow
Media Pulse: Make pod ads relevant to the content and consumer attention will grow
05 Jun 2025 | The Media Leader Staff
The verdict is in: True crime pays
The verdict is in: True crime pays
23 May 2025 | Mike Wooller
Pod-racing: Listening numbers and ad revenue grow for podcasts
Pod-racing: Listening numbers and ad revenue grow for podcasts
02 May 2025 | James Longhurst
Video puts new spotlight on podcasts
Video puts new spotlight on podcasts
25 Apr 2025 | Jon Lafayette

The role of podcasts in Donald Trump’s victory cannot be overlooked

16 Apr 2025 | Raymond Snoddy

Judging by the numbers from Trump’s podcast interviews, there is a risk that politicians could increasingly bypass the tough accountability in broadcast interviews in favour of softball sessions with sympathetic podcasters.

Alex Brooker joins The Future of Audio and Entertainment

28 Mar 2025 | James Longhurst

Brooker will discuss his podcast with co-host Chris Scull, as well as the power of podcasting, at the event.

BBC U-turns on podcast ads plan

27 Mar 2025 | Jack Benjamin

The organisation has dropped its plan to introduce ads into podcasts accessed via commercial streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Podcasts: The $74bn opportunity advertisers are missing out on

12 Feb 2025 | Maor Sadra

Given podcast listeners are typically attentive and engaged, this medium allows advertisers to connect with receptive audiences. Yet podcast advertising only represents 0.2% of total ad budgets. Now is the time for podcasts to truly shine. 

2024 in audio: The BBC strikes back

13 Dec 2024 | Maria Iu

Commercial radio has been performing strongly, but it has hit back at two major BBC developments.

What do audio experts listen to in the summer?

13 Aug 2024 | Maria Iu

From My Therapist Ghosted Me to Prof G Markets, audio leaders in our industry share what’s coming out of their headphones.

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. 

Spotify plans more tailored subscription offerings

23 Jul 2024 | Ella Sagar

Expanded subscription and content offerings, combined with lower churn despite consecutive price increases, have contributed to continued growth.

Labour quietens BBC funding chatter for now as it commits to licence fee to 2027

16 Jul 2024 | Ella Sagar

The current BBC charter ends in 2027.

Stories that mattered this week: A new culture secretary, Ofcom rulings and streamer consolidation

11 Jul 2024 | Ella Sagar

Reporter Ella Sagar and deputy editor Maria Iu look at the stories that mattered most in media and advertising this week.

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