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Twitter is becoming a podcast appTwitter is becoming a podcast app
Ariel Shapiro
George Lopez is the latest comedian to sue Pandora for copyright infringementGeorge Lopez is the latest comedian to sue Pandora for copyright infringement
Hideo Kojima’s new Spotify podcast launches in SeptemberHideo Kojima’s new Spotify podcast launches in September
YouTube is the most-used podcasting platformYouTube is the most-used podcasting platform
YouTube launches a dedicated page for podcastsYouTube launches a dedicated page for podcasts
Apple’s new podcast charts show Amazon at the topApple’s new podcast charts show Amazon at the top
Another sign of post-pandemic podcast fatigueAnother sign of post-pandemic podcast fatigue
Ariel Shapiro and Jacob Kastrenakes
Clubhouse is breaking up to stay relevantClubhouse is breaking up to stay relevant
Jacob Kastrenakes
Beyoncé edits two songs on Renaissance after social backlashBeyoncé edits two songs on Renaissance after social backlash
Will TikTok Music be the next big podcast platform?Will TikTok Music be the next big podcast platform?
MrBallen is YouTube’s big podcast breakoutMrBallen is YouTube’s big podcast breakout
Spotify paid $123 million for Findaway, the bedrock of its audiobook ambitionsSpotify paid $123 million for Findaway, the bedrock of its audiobook ambitions
Spotify amps up fiction podcast effort with new leader of scripted contentSpotify amps up fiction podcast effort with new leader of scripted content
Fired cable news hosts Cuomo and Olbermann plot podcast comebacksFired cable news hosts Cuomo and Olbermann plot podcast comebacks
Facebook will give you ad revenue for putting Post Malone’s music in your videosFacebook will give you ad revenue for putting Post Malone’s music in your videos
Warner Music adopts SoundCloud’s user-centric revenue modelWarner Music adopts SoundCloud’s user-centric revenue model
How Desus and Mero brought podcast quirkiness to late-night comedyHow Desus and Mero brought podcast quirkiness to late-night comedy
Desus and Mero are overDesus and Mero are over
Ariel Shapiro
Spotify is getting deeper into videoSpotify is getting deeper into video
Ariel Shapiro
Spotify acquires music trivia game HeardleSpotify acquires music trivia game Heardle
Lewis Black sues Pandora for $10 million over copyright infringementLewis Black sues Pandora for $10 million over copyright infringement
Crosby, Stills & Nash return to Spotify after Joe Rogan protestCrosby, Stills & Nash return to Spotify after Joe Rogan protest
Podcasters are organizing to support abortion rights after Roe is overturnedPodcasters are organizing to support abortion rights after Roe is overturned
Spotify secretly launched a show with this controversial duo — it’s already a hitSpotify secretly launched a show with this controversial duo — it’s already a hit
The Obamas head to AudibleThe Obamas head to Audible
Ariel Shapiro
Spotify will reduce hiring by 25 percentSpotify will reduce hiring by 25 percent
Spotify seeks moderation advice as it amps up creator contentSpotify seeks moderation advice as it amps up creator content
Spotify comes for audiobooksSpotify comes for audiobooks
Ariel Shapiro
Why every new TV show has a podcastWhy every new TV show has a podcast
Ariel Shapiro
Massive podcast outage caused by Spotify’s failure to renew security certificateMassive podcast outage caused by Spotify’s failure to renew security certificate
Conan O’Brien makes a $150 million podcast dealConan O’Brien makes a $150 million podcast deal
Ariel Shapiro and Jacob Kastrenakes
Reply All co-hosts Alex Goldman and Emmanuel Dzotsi to leave showReply All co-hosts Alex Goldman and Emmanuel Dzotsi to leave show
Apple helps you download fewer podcastsApple helps you download fewer podcasts
Apple is making it easier to distribute subscription podcastsApple is making it easier to distribute subscription podcasts
The iPod is dead, but the podcast lives onThe iPod is dead, but the podcast lives on
Bill Simmons gets a big Spotify promotionBill Simmons gets a big Spotify promotion
Podcasting will be a $4 billion industry by 2024Podcasting will be a $4 billion industry by 2024
SoundCloud buys AI that claims to predict hit songsSoundCloud buys AI that claims to predict hit songs
Anchor made Spotify the creator platform it is todayAnchor made Spotify the creator platform it is today
Anchor co-founder Michael Mignano to leave SpotifyAnchor co-founder Michael Mignano to leave Spotify

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