podcasting Podcasting Transforms Into Corporate Mainstay After 15 Years of Growth The podcasting industry reaches a major milestone in 2019 as massive corporate investments fundamentally shift the medium's independent roots. Advertising revenues and high-profile acquisitions signal that audio shows are now big business.
spotify Spotify Bets Hundreds of Millions on Podcasting Future Spotify spends up to $500 million to acquire podcast companies Gimlet and Anchor as it pushes into the audio medium. The streaming giant sees podcasting as a key growth area to stay ahead of competitors like Apple Music.
blue Blue Debuts $100 XLR Microphone for Aspiring Podcasters Blue introduces the Ember, a $100 XLR microphone designed to help amateur podcasters upgrade their audio setups. The retro-styled stick mic is available for pre-order ahead of an April ship date.