In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle kicks off with a welcome and introduction, setting the stage for a deep dive into the week's top stories in the podcasting industry. The episode examines Kenya's burgeoning podcasting landscape and Spotify's 2024 trend predictions. Michelle explores TikTok's influence on podcasting and the implications of political advertising. The episode also covers legacy media's ventures and Netflix's strategic moves in podcasting. AI partnerships and data protection issues are discussed, providing insights into emerging challenges. Perry Michael Simon offers his perspective on changes in the radio industry. The episode wraps up with closing remarks.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction

(0:15) Overview of top stories

(0:49) Kenya's podcasting landscape and Spotify's 2024 trends

(2:27) TikTok's impact on podcasting and political advertising

(3:25) Legacy media and Netflix's podcasting moves

(6:46) AI partnerships and data protection issues

(8:29) Perry Michael Simon's take on radio industry changes

(11:03) Wrap up and closing remarks

In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle begins with a welcome and introduction, followed by an overview of the week's top stories in the podcasting industry. The episode delves into the impact of tariffs on the gun industry and its political implications, offering insights into how these economic measures are influencing the market and policy discussions. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a reminder for listeners to subscribe for future updates.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction

(0:16) Top stories overview

(0:53) Tariffs impact on the gun industry and politics

(2:22) Closing remarks and subscription reminder

In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle starts with a welcome and introduction, followed by an overview of the week's top stories in the podcasting industry. The episode explores the growth of podcast audience reach and the rise of Audio on Demand in Belgium, examining its impact on the market. Michelle discusses essential podcasting gear emerging from Silicon Valley, offering insights into the latest technological advancements. The episode also highlights NUSO's technology and partnerships showcased at Enterprise Connect. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a reminder for listeners to subscribe for future updates.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction

(0:17) Top stories overview

(0:44) Podcast audience reach and Audio on Demand in Belgium

(3:32) Essential podcasting gear from Silicon Valley

(6:27) NUSO's technology and partnerships at Enterprise Connect

(8:46) Closing remarks and subscription reminder

In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle introduces the Podcast Daily Brief and provides a summary of the week's top stories in the podcasting industry. The episode highlights History Hit's expansion to YouTube, discussing its potential impact and significance in reaching a broader audience. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and a reminder for listeners to subscribe for future updates.

(0:00) Introduction to the Podcast Daily Brief

(0:15) Top stories & History Hit's expansion to YouTube

(1:52) Closing remarks and subscription reminder

In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle begins with a welcome and introduction, followed by an overview of the week's top stories in the podcasting industry. The episode covers updates on Microsoft's Copilot, highlighting its advancements and implications. Michelle discusses Talkdesk's new AI innovations and key highlights from Enterprise Connect 2025. The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast is featured, focusing on family practice strategies and the evolving financial advisory landscape. The episode also includes insights and recommendations before wrapping up with closing remarks and a reminder to subscribe for future updates.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction

(0:15) Top stories overview

(0:47) Microsoft Copilot updates

(1:39) Talkdesk's new AI innovations and Enterprise Connect 2025 highlights

(4:33) Accounting Technology Lab Podcast: Family practice strategies and financial advisory landscape

(6:14) Episode insights and recommendations

(6:35) Closing remarks and subscription reminder

In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle begins with a welcome and introduction, followed by an overview of the week's top stories in the podcasting industry. The episode covers the launch of the Hubbard Radio and Gamut Podcast Network, highlighting its significance in the market. Michelle discusses new data from Amplifi Media and Coleman Insights on devices used for podcast consumption. The episode also introduces Macquarie Cloud Services' "Cloud Reset" series, which delves into AI. Additionally, the Wall Street Breakfast Podcast's focus on Chinese technology stocks is explored. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and a reminder to subscribe for future updates.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction

(0:14) Top stories overview

(0:39) Hubbard Radio and Gamut Podcast Network launch

(1:31) Podcast consumption devices data by Amplifi Media and Coleman Insights

(1:59) Macquarie Cloud Services' "Cloud Reset" AI podcast series

(5:18) Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Chinese technology stocks

(7:10) Closing remarks and subscription reminder

In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle kicks off with an introduction and a summary of the week's top stories in the podcasting realm. The episode delves into the BBC's position on podcast advertisements, highlighting its commitment to maintaining ad-free content. The discussion moves on to Wildix's channel-centric growth strategy and its emphasis on partner support. Michelle also examines the focus on artificial intelligence at the recent Enterprise Connect event. The episode concludes with a reminder for listeners to subscribe for future updates.

(0:00) Introduction and top stories

(0:35) BBC's stance on podcast advertisements and commitment to ad-free content

(1:56) Wildix's channel-centric growth strategy and partner support

(3:38) Focus on artificial intelligence at Enterprise Connect

(4:27) Conclusion and subscription reminder

In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle opens with an introduction and an overview of the week's top stories in the podcasting industry. The episode delves into YouTube's dynamic ad insertion and its future plans for podcasting, examining the challenges and benefits this growth presents for podcasters. It also explores Google's Gemini Audio Overview feature and its potential benefits. The discussion moves to AI podcasting services, focusing on accessibility features. Insights from Radiodays Europe with contributions from Sarah Toporoff, Katia Sanerot, and Max Franke are shared. The episode also highlights the launch of Cboe Global Markets' new podcast, "Tales of the Tape," before concluding with closing remarks.

(0:00) Introduction by Michelle

(0:16) Overview of top stories

(0:46) YouTube's dynamic ad insertion and future podcasting plans

(2:32) Challenges and benefits for podcasters with YouTube's growth

(4:10) Google Gemini's Audio Overview feature and its benefits

(6:52) AI podcasting services and accessibility features

(8:20) Insights from Radiodays Europe: Sarah Toporoff, Katia Sanerot, and Max Franke

(11:03) Cboe Global Markets' "Tales of the Tape" podcast launch and highlights

In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle kicks off with an introduction and a rundown of the top stories in the podcasting world. The episode explores Google's NotebookLM, focusing on its features, usage, and the broader impact of AI on podcasting. Michelle discusses J.J. Lee's workshops aimed at bringing seniors into the podcasting fold and their wider implications. The potential of TikTok as a platform for business-to-business podcast revenue is examined, alongside insights from Tom Mahon on leveraging podcasting for businesses. The conversation also delves into the growth of podcasting within the franchising sector. The episode concludes with final thoughts, closing remarks, and a subscription reminder.

(0:00) Introduction and welcome

(0:16) Overview of top stories

(0:43) Google's NotebookLM: Features, Usage, and AI Impact

(3:45) J.J. Lee's podcasting workshops for seniors and their broader impact

(5:30) TikTok's potential for business-to-business podcast revenue

(7:30) Insights from Tom Mahon on podcasting for businesses

(8:25) Podcast growth in the franchising sector

(11:36) Conclusion and final thoughts

(11:49) Closing remarks and subscription reminder

In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle begins with a welcome and an overview of the top stories in the podcasting industry. The episode explores key industry moves, including Del Fordham's new role at Audible Asia-Pacific, and delves into the growth of the Australian podcast market. It examines the ongoing debate between subscription and ad-supported podcast models, with a focus on engaging younger audiences. The discussion also highlights podcasting trends in Saudi Arabia and the implications of AI voice cloning in the Modi-Fridman podcast. The episode introduces a new podcast, "Security You Should Know," and concludes with closing remarks and a subscription reminder.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction

(0:17) Top stories overview

(0:46) Industry Moves: Del Fordham and Audible Asia-Pacific

(1:29) Australian podcast market growth

(2:12) Subscription vs ad-supported podcast models & Engaging younger audiences

(4:13) Podcasting trends in Saudi Arabia

(6:39) Modi-Fridman podcast and AI voice cloning

(9:36) New Podcast Spotlight: "Security You Should Know"

(11:25) Closing remarks and subscription reminder