Podcasters are Pivoting and Radio Stations are Switching (ep.268)

Published: March 3, 2023, 6:29 a.m.

b'Podcasters convene to forecast how it will be evolving, while radio stations are switching to format for older demo and stretching to pick up more listeners to advertise to. KOP comments on these changes and wonders out loud why he is never invited to any podcast conference.
Pivot to \\u2026 Something? The Blurry Future of Podcasting
Top creators and executives, gathering at the Hot Pod Summit, mulled over monetization and new formats as the market matures: "This industry has changed every year for the last 10 years, so if we\'re only going to cater to the now, then where are we?" https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/podcasts-hot-pod-summit-2023-1235337983/
The biggest stories from Hot Pod Summit https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/28/23619312/hot-pod-summit-youtube-spotify-iheart-decoder-apple
YouTube\'s new head talks 2023 priorities, including AI, podcasting, Shorts and more https://tcrn.ch/3kzys87
The biggest stories from Hot Pod Summit / YouTube revealed its big podcast plan, Spotify talked audiobooks, and Decoder had its first live show. https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/28/23619312/hot-pod-summit-youtube-spotify-iheart-decoder-apple
Podcasting? Radio? It\\u2019s all one big opportunity for iHeartMedia Digital CEO Conal Byrne
Amid layoffs and a looming recession, folks are concerned about the audio industry. iHeart\\u2019s podcast head Conal Byrne is not worried. Here\\u2019s why. https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/28/23617404/iheart-media-radio-podcasting-digital-ceo-conal-byrne
Following Its Best Quarter Ever, iHeart Navigates 2023\\u2019s \\u2018Volatility And Uncertainty.\\u2019 https://www.insideradio.com/free/following-its-best-quarter-ever-iheart-navigates-2023-s-volatility-and-uncertainty/article_94e8c536-b807-11ed-b71b-4767c72bdd3e.html?
iHeartMedia Stock Slides as Wall Street Remains Wary of Advertising Headwinds
J.P. Morgan analysts downgraded the stock Wednesday, saying that the company\'s Q1 guidance is reflective of an "uncertain macro environment."
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/iheartmedia-stock-slides-as-wall-street-remains-wary-of-advertising-headwinds-1235339009/
More Stations Are Flipping To Contemporary Christian, Spanish And Classic Rock. https://www.insideradio.com/free/more-stations-are-flipping-to-contemporary-christian-spanish-and-classic-rock/article_d292ae60-b8cf-11ed-b102-dfb17b8b9e50.html?
The lack of AM radio in some new electric vehicles could cut off drivers from important safety alerts broadcast over the medium, a group of former emergency officials warn https://www.wsj.com/articles/electric-vehicles-need-am-radio-former-emergency-officials-argue-9e69e297
Hubbard Offers Test Case In Using First Party Data To Boost Listening. https://www.insideradio.com/free/hubbard-offers-test-case-in-using-first-party-data-to-boost-listening/article_9b54e4c6-b678-11ed-bdcf-9bb4020fbbda.html
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