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Set your CPM and budget cap: a campaign walkthrough
A step-by-step walkthrough of setting up a self-serve podcast ad campaign: pick a slot, set your CPM, add a budget cap and track revenue.
Monetize your back catalogue with dynamic ads
Your old episodes still get downloaded. Use dynamic ad insertion to earn across your whole back catalogue, without re-editing a thing.
Podcast and content news; AI moves into production and monetisation, and Kit bets on offline community
Rebel Audio opens its AI platform to everyone, Raptive launches an AI unit for brands, DAX and Captivate merge podcast monetisation, and Kit opens a New York studio.
Self-serve podcast ads: sell your own, keep it all
Sell your own podcast ads with dynamic ad insertion: no network, no revenue share. How self-serve works, what you keep, and how to price your first deal.
Podcast and content news; creator content goes mainstream, a $250M creator fund and LinkedIn's B2B push
CreatorIQ puts creator content at 44% of paid media, CAA backs a $250M creator holding company, LinkedIn builds a B2B ad team, and the Reuters report lands 16 June.
Best private podcast platforms in 2026, compared
The criteria that decide a private or internal podcast platform: private feeds, SSO, white-label apps and EU hosting, with an honest comparison matrix.
Podcast and content news; free measurement, Spotify memberships and the EU's AI-labelling code
Bumper's measurement dashboard goes free, Edison says watching has caught up with listening, Spotify adds memberships, and the EU finalises its AI-labelling code.
Podcast ad placement: pre-roll, mid-roll or post-roll
Pre-roll, mid-roll or post-roll? Where you place a podcast ad decides what it earns. The three slots, what each pays in 2026, and how many ads is too many.
Podcast and content news; a new cross-platform metric, rising ad spend and fresh EU and UK rules
A measurement task force proposes a cross-platform play, ad spend rises, Obama joins a history podcast, and the EU and UK set new content rules.
The EU AI Act and your content stack: what changes for content and podcasting
How the EU AI Act affects content and podcasting from August 2026, with a readiness checklist for teams that use AI.
Podcast and content news; Goalhanger tops the UK growth list and A+E brings six TV shows to podcasts
Goalhanger tops the Sunday Times 100, A+E and Pave Studios adapt six TV franchises, Breaking Points returns to Supercast, and a US bill targets AI style theft.
What is MCP for podcasters? A plain-language guide
MCP (Model Context Protocol) lets Claude and ChatGPT work directly with your podcast, not just chat about it. Here is what it is, in plain language.
Ask your podcast analytics in plain language
Ask your podcast stats in plain language. With the MCP connection, query analytics by chat in Claude or ChatGPT, drawn from your real numbers.
Podcast CPM rates in 2026: what podcast ads really pay
Podcast CPM rates in 2026 by ad type and slot, with a benchmark table and a simple formula to estimate what your show can earn.
Your podcast sponsorship rate card: how to price your show in 2026
Build a podcast sponsorship rate card with one formula: downloads times CPM per slot. Template, slot benchmarks and when you can sell.
Host-read vs programmatic podcast ads: which earns more?
Host-read vs programmatic podcast ads compared on earnings, trust and effort, with a 2026 CPM table and how to run both with dynamic ad insertion.
EU podcast hosting: why data residency matters
In finance, government and healthcare, where your audio lives is a procurement decision. What EU data residency means and how to verify a host.
Vendor security review checklist for podcast tools
A vendor security review checklist for podcast tools: six blocks of evidence procurement and security ask for, so your purchase clears the gate.
Downloads vs listeners: what to report
A download is a file request; a listener is a verified human who pressed play. Here is which number to report, and why.
Podcast completion rate: the metric that matters most
What a good podcast completion rate is, why it beats downloads, and how to read the drop-off curve to fix the episode.
The podcast KPIs that map to business goals
Map each podcast metric to a business goal: reach for awareness, completion for engagement, source for pipeline. Report the goal, not the download.
How to monetize a podcast in 2026: the five revenue models
The five ways podcasts make money, what each realistically earns, and how to pick the model that fits your show.
Manage your podcast from ChatGPT or Claude (MCP)
Can an AI assistant manage your podcast? With MCP you point Claude or ChatGPT at your show to draft, publish and query analytics in plain language.
Internal podcasting: the complete guide
What an internal podcast is, why it reaches your deskless workforce, how to start one, and how to prove it works.
Spotify for Podcasters alternative: own your feed
Is Spotify for Podcasters good? An honest look at what it is, what it isn't, and why serious podcasters own their feed with an independent host.
Best EU & GDPR-compliant podcast hosting in 2026
The buyer's criteria that decide a GDPR-compliant EU podcast host: data residency, ISO 27001, DPA and access control, plus an honest shortlist.
Best enterprise podcast platforms in 2026: a buyer's guide
The 7 criteria that decide an enterprise podcast platform, a capability matrix and an RFP-ready procurement checklist. EU-native, ISO 27001.
The 7 best Acast alternatives in 2026
An honest shortlist of Acast alternatives, compared on who owns the ad revenue. Keep what you sell with self-serve monetization and a flat fee.
Dynamic ad insertion explained: what DAI is and how to use it
What dynamic ad insertion (DAI) is, how it differs from baked-in ads, why it runs 93.6% of podcast ad revenue, and how to use it yourself.
AEO for podcasts: get cited by AI search
How podcasts get cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews: transcripts, citable structure and schema, plus a podcast AEO checklist.
The business case for an internal podcast (get the budget)
Real costs versus the alternatives, the value an internal podcast creates, and how to prove ROI to your board.
How to put your podcast on Spotify (and stay the owner)
The pros, the cons, and a step-by-step way to submit your podcast to Spotify through Springcast, while you keep ownership of your feed.
The 6 best Buzzsprout alternatives for serious creators in 2026
Outgrowing Buzzsprout? An honest shortlist of 6 alternatives, compared on price, AI, video and EU privacy, with a best-for label each.
What does podcast hosting cost in 2026?
From a solo creator to enterprise: what professional podcast hosting really costs in 2026, the pricing models, and the hidden costs.
Simplecast vs Omny vs Springcast: the enterprise platform guide
The enterprise criteria that decide the deal (EU data residency, ISO 27001, SSO, private feeds, procurement), and how the platforms compare.
How to set up an internal podcast: the complete guide
When an internal podcast makes sense, a six-step setup, and how to keep it private and GDPR-proof with SSO-gated feeds and a white-label app.
How to choose a podcast host: 9 criteria that matter
Don't pick a podcast host on price alone. The 9 criteria that actually matter, from RSS ownership to analytics, AI and a clean exit route.
Podcast analytics for business: the metrics that matter
Downloads vs unique listeners, IAB-compliant measurement, retention: which podcast numbers actually matter, and how to report them to leadership.
How to start a podcast in 2026: a step-by-step plan
A beginner-friendly, step-by-step plan from idea to first episode: concept, gear, recording, hosting, distribution and a launch checklist.
Why governments and banks use internal podcasts
Why regulated organisations increasingly use internal podcasts: audio reaches frontline and hybrid staff that email and intranet miss, on a private EU-hosted feed.
Podcast SEO: get found in search engines and AI answers (2026)
Why podcasts are hard to find and how to fix it: transcripts, show notes, episode pages, schema, YouTube and AEO to get cited in AI answers.
State of Podcasting in Europe 2026
91.2M downloads, a 13.7pp shift away from Spotify, and Enterprise at 2.5x Creator volume. What Springcast platform data reveals about 2026.
Own your podcast audience, off Spotify
Spotify gives your podcast reach, but keeps your audience. How brands shift to owned, EU-hosted feeds without losing a single Spotify listener.
Podcast on YouTube without double work
How to put your podcast on YouTube without doubling your workload. The minimum viable video setup, a lean workflow and how to measure results.
AI for podcasters: one episode, a week
A practical AI workflow: turn one recording into show notes, clips, social posts and a newsletter, with honest guardrails for where AI falls short.
Employer branding podcast that hires
Three podcast formats for employer branding, distribution tactics, and a three-metric framework linking listener behaviour to hiring outcomes.
NIS2, DORA & the AI Act for podcasts
Three EU frameworks are reshaping SaaS vendor selection for regulated organisations. What NIS2, DORA and the AI Act mean for your podcast stack.
Grow a podcast: 100 to 10,000 listeners
Proof, retention, distribution. The three-phase system that takes a podcast from its first 100 listeners to a loyal audience of 10,000.
Podcast metrics explained
Clear definitions of IAB-qualified downloads, unique listeners and completion rate, plus honest benchmarks for what good looks like at each stage.
Podcasts in higher education
How universities and colleges use podcasts for teaching, research and community, including GDPR, student data and accessibility.
Migrate your podcast host safely
Switch hosts safely in 7 steps. Keep your RSS feed, subscribers and analytics intact. No downtime, no lost listeners.
20 Business Podcast Ideas to Kickstart Your Internal and External Show
The hardest part of starting a business podcast isn't the microphone, it's figuring out what to talk about. These 20 battle-tested podcast ideas span internal and external use cases: from thought leadership and customer education to employer branding and employee onboarding. Each idea comes with a concrete angle so you can go from blank page to first episode.
Podcast formats explained: which structure fits your goal?
Your podcast idea is only half the decision. The format, the structural shape of every episode, determines how much production effort you need, how your audience experiences the show, and whether the format actually serves your goal. This guide breaks down seven core podcast formats, compares them honestly, and gives you a clear framework for choosing the one that fits.
How to build an integrated podcast strategy that drives real results
Most business podcasts stall not because of bad content, but because of no strategy. This guide walks you through every layer of an integrated podcast strategy, audience, mission, format, production, promotion, and measurement, so every episode moves the needle.
Beyond downloads: the podcast metrics that actually matter in 2026
If downloads are the only number on your podcast dashboard, you are measuring effort, not impact. In this guide we define Attention Minutes, explain what engagement behaviours (pauses, rewinds, skips, completion rate) really tell you, and show how to treat your podcast as pillar content that feeds your entire funnel.
How to Set Up a Podcast Measurement Plan: UTMs, Events and Dashboards
Download counts alone won't tell your stakeholders whether the podcast is working. This guide walks you through every layer of a proper podcast measurement plan: dedicated episode pages, custom event tracking, UTM-tagged newsletters, CRM integration, API-powered dashboards, and why IAB-qualified download numbers are the only ones worth trusting.
Why podcasts are a strategic channel for business in 2026 (the data)
Global podcast listenership has grown 40% since 2018 and shows no signs of slowing. But raw reach only tells part of the story. Completion rates above 80%, measurable brand-trust effects, and a production cost far below video make podcasting one of the highest-ROI content channels available to organisations in 2026. Here is the full strategic case, including an honest look at when podcasts are not the right fit.
Private podcasts for business
What a private podcast is, 7 proven use cases, and how SSO, tokenised feeds and EU hosting keep your gated audio secure and compliant.
How to calculate podcast ROI
A four-axis model to measure and justify your corporate podcast to the board. Stop counting downloads and start measuring real business value.
Podcast and content news; video overtakes audio and the EU sets AI transparency rules
Edison says video podcasts now outpace audio, the IAB forecasts 9.6% podcast ad growth, and the EU sets fresh deadlines for labelling AI content.
GDPR-proof podcast hosting: the 7 requirements
Government, finance and healthcare: where your audio lives is a compliance decision. The 7 requirements + a checklist.
How to grow your podcast past your first 1,000 listeners
The first thousand listeners are the hardest. Here's a repeatable playbook for getting there.
Understanding listener retention curves
Your retention curve tells you more than download counts ever will. Here's how to read it.
Five distribution mistakes new podcasters make
Publishing is easy. Getting heard is the real work. Avoid these five common traps.
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