Steve Ackerman's next move; Adobe's new tools; and new Infinite Dial numbers

About this episode

The episode discusses the latest podcast industry data and platform changes affecting how content is consumed.

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail We break down the newest podcast industry data and the platform moves that are quietly reshaping how people watch and listen. We debate what success should mean when YouTube leads listening time, Apple moves video to HLS, and creators still get judged on downloads. • Infinite Dial numbers on in-car audio and monthly and weekly podcast reach • Share of ear shift showing YouTube leading total podcast time • Podbean pulling dynamic ad i...

People in this episode

Hosts: James Cridland, Sam Sethi

Topics covered

• podcast industry data
• platform changes
• YouTube listening time
• podcast reach
• in-car audio
• dynamic ad insertion

Keywords

• podcast
• YouTube
• Adobe tools
• Infinite Dial
• podcast reach
• dynamic ads
• listening time

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Adobe, YouTube, Apple, Podbean

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