Online and smart speaker radio listening have hit record levels according to the latest RAJAR figures released today for the first quarter of 2025, demonstrating changing listening habits as more […]

Spotify adds play counts to its app for podcasts. Should we be furious? Or pleased?

The recent blackout in Spain and Portugal provided new evidence of radio's key role in crises

Xperi in-car listening report sees eclectic trends

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Not all local advertisers buy radio, but those that do are showing their confidence in the medium with their dollars. The average local radio station advertiser spent $48,060 in the medium last year, which according to a new report from Borrell Associates puts AM/FM near the top when it comes to spending. The only media channels to get a higher average spend from local advertisers last week were out-of-home (67,575) and search engine marketing (58,567) with radio getting a higher average total t

Only 42% of under-25s use AI end-to-end—far less than reported by older respondents

Seven.One Audio and Studio Bummens form synergetic “podcast powerhouse” with combined marketing and production expertise

A download is not a listen — it’s a poor way to measure podcast success. Spotify’s new play metric offers an opportunity to create a new measurement and monetization currency that builds trust and sustainable growth for the podcast industry.

Nielsen’s just-released quarterly audio report for January-March 2025 shows that within the ad-supported audio universe for adults 18+ in the U.S., consumers spent 66% of their daily listening time with radio, vs. 19% for podcasts, 12% for streaming audio services, and 3% for satellite radio, based on Edison Research’s “Share of Ear.” Compared to Q4 2024, radio’s share of ad supported listening time was 1% lower this quarter, while podcasting’s share was 1% higher.The report, which includes data

Audio giant iHeartMedia released its Q1 earnings this week, in which podcast revenue stands out. As always, iHeart separates its Digital Audio Group from overall earnings. That separation carves out the so-called Multiplatform Group with its own quarterly metrics. And naturally, the entire company results are presented as Consolidated Results.…

The April '24 to March '25 Ipsos/JNLR report shows that Radio is enjoying record levels of listenership with 3.94 million people now listening to radio every week, the highest weekly listenership ever recorded, growing by 128,000 listeners compared to the same 12 month period previously (April...

The Measurement Playbook reveals that Audio is more measurable than ever, from brand lift and web visits to foot traffic and conversions, prove your audio ROI

New Bauer and YoungMinds campaign shares advice on safer, more mindful social media use during Mental Health Awareness Week

Different digital audio devices see ad conversions peak at distinct times of the day.

A Parliamentary committee has highlighted the need for podcasts to be regulated in South Africa.

DTC brands like Saatva are shifting investment to radio and podcasts - and seeing increased revenue results and stronger margins.

A speech from Pierre Bellanger of Skyrock: We stand at the beginning of another new beginning. This moment is extraordinary: and so many among us are already thriving. The future is ours.

Harker Bos Group’s just-released “The State of Media 2025” report, from its Crowd React Media division, based on a survey conducted among nearly 1,100 adults 18+ between February and April 2025, shows that, to quote one of the study’s conclusions, “Radio’s not going anywhere.”Crowd React Media’s main takeaways include radio’s ever-strong core audience, and the importance of in-car and workday listening, local content, and live hosts.“Radio continues to play a vital role in the lives of American

AudioXi, Bauer Media’s new UK digital audio marketplace, will drive the future of the company’s data-led commercial offering, Bauer Media Advertising managing director Simon Kilby told an audience on Tuesday.

The team at Forever Audio explores why the opportunity for brands to connect with the Gen Z audience has never been greater

German public broadcaster chief Christian Hufnagel discusses how AI and personalization are reshaping audio content

RMS TOP’s overtaking popular public station Ö3 in both reach and market share marks a turning point in the country’s radio landscape

Reshaping digital entertainment: Independent creators, global platforms, and tech giants challenge traditional media. Discover how studios and streamers must evolve to compete in our Media and entertainment outlook.

Smart TVs are increasingly popular tools for accessing podcasts, but what does that actually mean for the medium?