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Audible launches Wuthering Heights spin-off Heathcliff

Audible, a provider of spoken word entertainment, has announced their new audio production, Heathcliff’, produced with Brock Media. The Audible Original returns to Brontë’s novel, taking a close look at Heathcliff’s origins in a feverish re-imagining of literature’s most infamous romantic villain The Audible Original stars Daryl McCormack (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande) in the title […]

February 12, 2026

Disney+ launching Paradise Official Podcast

Disney+ has announced that the Paradise Official Podcast hosted by series star Ryan Michelle Bathé, will premiere with a season 1 recap episode on February 16th on Disney+ in the UK. New podcast episodes drop weekly timed to each new show episode release. The nine-episode podcast will debut on Disney+ internationally, with audio episodes on […]

February 10, 2026

Goalhanger announces The Book Club

Goalhanger has announced new podcast The Book Club, which will serve as a weekly exploration of some of the world’s greatest stories. Each episode focuses on a single book, unpacking the ideas, themes and historical context that have shaped its legacy. Hosted by Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett, the show will launch on February 17th […]

February 10, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Taurus Technologies elevates podcast production with Brightline

Taurus Technologies, a Dallas-area professional AV systems integrator, has upgraded its in-house podcast studio with Brightline Lighting’s AV/720 low-voltage lighting system, and the results are already paying commercial dividends. What began as a technical refresh to replace basic fluorescent overheads has become a strategic move to create a far more polished, professional production that engages […]

February 4, 2026

Research: YouTube reaches 29bn videos

YouTube has reached 29 billion videos as of December 2025, with modern growth driven by Shorts, AI-generated content, and expansion in markets such as India, according to research from Omdia. “YouTube is the most popular video service globally and is on track to reach 30 billion videos in early 2026,” said Daoud Jackson, Senior Analyst […]

January 28, 2026

The Chernin Group invests in Goalhanger

Goalhanger has announced a partnership with The Chernin Group (TCG), a US based emerging media and sports investment firm founded by Peter Chernin. The partnership sees TCG making a minority investment and taking a seat on the Goalhanger board. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is already completed. Founded in 2014, Goalhanger has […]

January 28, 2026By Nik Roseveare

5 ventures into vodcasts with new commissions

5 has announced it will launch two new vodcast series – Catching Up with the Royals and A Night In with Sally Lindsay (w/t) – marking a first for the channel in this space. Produced by Spirit Studios, the series will be available on all podcast outlets, YouTube and on 5 streaming and linear TV […]

January 22, 2026

Global Player now in BMW, Mini vehicles

Global, the Media & Entertainment Group, and BMW Group UK have partnered to bring the Global Player app to BMW and Mini vehicles for the first time through their BMW or Mini vehicle’s built-in app store. Drivers of compatible BMW and Mini models can now install the free Global Player app directly into their vehicle, […]

January 14, 2026

AudioUK’s Straw joins Goalhanger

Goalhanger, the media and production company, has appointed a trio of new senior hires. Chloe Straw has been appointed Director of Operations, leading the teams, systems and operational strategy, Andy Hodgson joins as Chief Financial Officer, leading the company’s overall financial strategy; and Emily Kent Smith joins as Editorial Director, overseeing the written content strategy […]

January 12, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Audible Podcasts launches new offerings from Jamie Oliver and Maya Raichoora

Audible, the provider of spoken word entertainment, has launched Reset Your Health with Jamie Oliver, launching globally. The brand-new Audible Original podcast, created and hosted by chef, author, and child health campaigner, Jamie Oliver, takes listeners on a journey to better understand their health and wellbeing. Each episode of the six-part series sees Oliver tackle […]

January 8, 2026