Acast shows strong sales growth
Summary
Podnews Daily covers Acast’s Q2 financial growth and the upcoming AMP Task Force report on podcast definitions. It highlights Spots Now’s new ad bundles, Noiser’s audiobook success, and the British Podcast Awards shortlist. The episode also notes Focusrite software updates and OSHA’s IAB recertification. Finally, it mourns John C. Dvorak’s death, shares Richard Herring’s cancer diagnosis, and discusses listener retention strategies with Courtney Elmer.
Topics discussed
Introduction and newsletter source
ACAST Q2 financial report and growth stats
AMP Task Force paper release and metrics
Spots Now launches curated ad bundles
Noiser growth and audiobook podcast success
British Podcast Awards shortlist announced
Focusrite Control 2 beta software release
OSHA recertified for IAB measurement guidelines
Obituary: Tech writer John C. Dvorak
Richard Herring's cancer diagnosis and podcast news
Buzzcast episode on podcast gatekeepers
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