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| Here are the lead stories for today's edition of Inside Podcasting. - Pushkin Industries promotes Gretta Cohn to CEO
- Edison Research released the Top 25 podcasts in the U.K. for Q3 2023
- PRX will distribute Condé Nast's podcast lineup
Have a great weekend! Christopher
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| 1 | | Pushkin Industries, the podcast and audio company founded by Malcolm Gladwell, has announced that Gretta Cohn has been promoted to CEO. Cohn was named President in October and has been with the company since 2022. More: - Cohn has more than 15 years of experience producing and developing podcasts for WNYC, Earwolf, Audible, TED, CNN, iHeartMedia, and the New York Times, to name a few.
- She joined Pushkin after it acquired her production company, Transmitter Media.
- The Peabody-nominated producer will be in charge of Pushkin's strategy alongside Gladwell, who said he was "thrilled to partner with Gretta as we continue pursuing our mission at Pushkin of producing audio in any format that challenges listeners, encourages their curiosity, and inspires joy."
- Pushkin Industries looks to have a more fruitful 2024 after it laid off 30% of its staff last September.
Zoom Out: - Pushkin Industries also announced its podcast and audiobook preview for the year, with Season 2 of Paul McCartney's A Life in Lyrics leading the way alongside a special six-episode series of Gladwell's Revisionist History before the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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What the data says: There was a lot of movement between Q2 and Q3 2023 in the U.K. Top 25 podcast rankings. Saving Grace had a massive leap, vaulting from No. 17 to No. 8. Stuff You Should Know also had a big jump, moving from No. 20 to No. 15. There were some huge drops in the rankings, with multiple shows dropping out of the Top 25 entirely. The Daily was No. 10, Happy Place was No. 14 last quarter, and neither landed in the Top 25 in Q3. Newscast went from No. 8 to No. 18, and The Rest is History dropped from No. 11 to No. 17. Relevance: Edison Research released its findings on the Top 25 Podcasts in the U.K. in Q3 2023. The rankings are based on the largest weekly audience, with over 2,000 weekly podcast listeners surveyed each quarter. The Joe Rogan Experience remained in the top spot for another quarter, and The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett stayed at No. 2. That Peter Crouch Podcast jumped from No.5 to No. 3, and Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster fell from No. 3 to No. 6. More data: There were multiple new entries in the Top 25 in Q3 2023. ShxtsNGigs and Help I Sexted My Boss were Nos. 12 and 13 after not appearing in the previous quarter's list. The Louis Theroux Podcast debuted at No. 21 in Q3. | | | |
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| 3 | | Public Radio Exchange (PRX) announced that it will now distribute Condé Nast's podcast lineup as well as serve as an advertising partner. The non-profit will distribute shows from Variety, VOGUE, WIRED, Bon Appétit, Condé Nast Traveler, WIRED, Pitchfork, and The New Yorker. More: - Podcasts will include In the Dark, Inside the Hive, Dinner SOS, Gadget Lab, Critics at Large, The New Yorker Radio Hour, and more.
- Several shows will continue to be distributed in partnership with WNYC.
- The podcasts will continue to be available on demand on all podcast platforms.
- "PRX has had an enormously positive impact on the development of the audio industry, and it has long supported original work by some of the most creative people in podcasting," said Condé Nast's Head of Global Audio, Chris Bannon. "I'm thrilled to be collaborating with PRX to help Condé Nast's programming portfolio reach even more listeners in 2024."
- This adds to PRX's collaborations, as the distributor also distributes podcasts for TED, PBS, Radiotopia, The Smithsonian, and more.
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| 4 | | Podcasts to listen to this weekend! - As we are days away from the Iowa Caucuses, Bloomberg has launched a new podcast called Big Take DC. Bloomberg's Saleha Mohsin, the veteran Washington D.C. reporter, will blend narrative story-telling and interviews each week. The first episode features Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.
- For those of you doing Dry January, the first episode of Slate's new podcast, Well, Now, is for you. It is hosted by Dr. Kavita Patel and Maya Feller, and the show focuses on wellness and what that means for each person. The premiere episode shines a light on the trend of Dry January and the "sober curious" movement.
- Want to look at a societal topic and how it's being portrayed in movies and TV or on TikTok? The new Gen-Z-centric podcast Banterly could be right for you. Co-hosts Aditi Misra and Aidan Taylor give cultural critiques and media analysis from a Gen-Z perspective. The first episode focused on sex and how it is portrayed in shows like Sex Education and The Sex Lives of College Girls.
- To get ready for the start of the new season, revisit the last season of Unpacked by AFAR. If you're a travel fanatic, this is a must-listen as Aislyn Greene tackles one tricky topic about traveling in each episode. From whether travel insurance is necessary to the secrets to traveling with children, this podcast is full of great tips.
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| 5 | | PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced that it is partnering with Wave Sports + Entertainment (WSE) in a multi-year agreement. WSE is a leading sports media company that publishes New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce and other podcasts. More: - The deal will give PrizePicks exclusive gaming sponsorship on New Heights and the title of Presenting Sponsor on WSE's wider lineup of sports podcasts, which include 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony & The Kid Mero, Podcast P with Paul George, and The Right Time with Bomani Jones.
- The deal will also extend to new shows that have yet to launch in 2024.
- Branding for PrizePicks will appear across WSE's social channels, including YouTube, as well as on audio and show art. PrizePicks will also provide sponsorship for live events.
- "PrizePicks remains committed to investing in fresh and engaging content that combines the best of both the sports and entertainment industries," said Adam Wexler, co-founder and CEO of PrizePicks. "Wave Sports + Entertainment has emerged as a giant in the sports content world, and we are thrilled to expand our relationship with the network with this partnership."
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| 6 | | The 2024 Podcast Hall of Fame class was announced ahead of the induction ceremony, which is being held in a few weeks. The eight honorees will be inducted on Friday, Jan. 26, at the Podfest Expo in Orlando. More: - This class of inductees includes Adam Carolla, Aaron Mahnke, Daniel J. Lewis, Doug Kaye, Jesse Thorn, Laurie Sims, Maria Hinojosa, and Michael Butler.
- This is the sixth Hall of Fame class, and it provides an array of hosts, producers, educators, and media executives.
- "Bringing the Podcast Hall of Fame to Podfest Expo is a momentous occasion, enabling us to unite the pioneers and trailblazers who have elevated this dynamic medium," said Chris Krimitsos, Chief Creative Officer of Podfest Expo. "The Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony will be an exciting opportunity to celebrate the voices that are continually shaping the podcasting landscape."
- Libsyn will provide a live stream of the induction on its YouTube channel.
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 | Freelance Editor | | Christopher Hachey is a freelance writer and editor based in the New York City area. He has spent most of the past 15 years in newsrooms covering all kinds of topics like sports, tech, business, finance, and commerce. He's now returning to his broadcast journalism roots by diving into podcasting news. Reach out to him at chris@inside.com | | This newsletter was edited by Aaron Crutchfield | |
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