AudioUK has announced a landmark development for the UK podcast and audio industry, as the UK Government has confirmed that Podcast and other audio publishing activities will be formally recognised within the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 2026 framework. This update marks a “significant step forward in how podcasting and audio businesses are defined, understood, and […]
Swerve TV, a FAST channel operator, has announced the launch of The Prof G Channel, a new streaming destination built around the voice and perspective of podcaster Scott Galloway. The channel is available now in the US on The Roku Channel, Prime Video, Plex, Zeam and Fawesome, with more platforms to be announced soon. A […]
BBC Bitesize has announced new YouTube-first revision series, Literally, from the creators of Horrible Histories and Horrible Science. From mock autocomplete interviews with Frankenstein’s Monster, debunking common misconceptions around the original science fiction novel, to Hog-Ones, a playful take on the popular YouTube challenge reimagined for Animal Farm, analysing the character Napoleon, and even a […]
You Alright, Hun?, the official Vodcast of The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE), launches on April 30th. Hosted by Essex royalty Denise Van Outen, who has lent her iconic voice to TOWIE for over a decade, the weekly series will interview iconic personalities from the world of TOWIE, as well as celebrity super fans of […]
Nielsen has announced a new collaboration with Triton Digital to integrate Triton Digital’s Podcast Metrics Demos+ into Nielsen’s cross-media planning tool, Nielsen Media Impact (NMI). Through this data integration, Nielsen and Triton Digital are providing enhanced visibility, accessibility and utility of podcast data to the industry. The enhancement equips advertisers with more holistic, data-driven insights […]
UK-based CMG Productions and independent podcast company Stak has announced a partnership to co-develop and produce a slate of original podcasts spanning sport and crime. The collaboration will see the companies expand original IP into scalable, multi-platform formats spanning scripted and unscripted content. The partnership will combine CMG’s experience in international production and development and […]
Disney+ has announced the return of Rivals: The Official Podcast ahead of the second season of the celebrated Hulu Original series, Rivals, returning to Disney+ on 15th May. Hosted by journalist, broadcaster and Rivals superfan Pandora Sykes, the visual Podcast will feature a line up of cast, creators and celebrity fans of the series, offering […]
ProSiebenSat.1 Media is selling its North American creator business, operating under the Studio71 US brand, to Fixated. With this transaction, ProSiebenSat.1 says it is further driving its strategic focus on the entertainment business in the DACH region. The sale covers the US companies Studio71 GP, LLC and Studio71, LP including all subsidiaries. Studio71 US was […]
The BBC has commissioned new drama The Witch Farm, starring Gabrielle Creevy and Michael Socha for BBC iPlayer and BBC One in a co-commission with BBC Cymru Wales. A ghost story and mystery set in the Welsh countryside, the series is made by Mammoth Screen, part of ITV Studios, and is written by Danny Robins […]
Global, the Media and Entertainment group, has announced Craig Hunter as Managing Director of its newly launched podcast and digital prodco, Global Studios. Hunter joins Global from STV Studios, where he has been Creative Director of STV Studios Factual for the past seven years. Since joining STV Studios as Creative Director in 2019, Hunter has broadened […]