As we head into 2026, there's potential for new types of shows like microdramas and video podcasts to take off.

Video podcasts blew up in 2024, making up a bigger share of Spotify’s top podcasts this year compared with 2023, according to data provided to Forbes by Spotify, while YouTube has also grown to become ...

Media companies are highlighting podcasts in their conversations with advertisers, including their annual pitches at Upfront presentations. While the main avenue for video podcasts is YouTube, the ...

Video didn’t kill the podcast star. Instead, video has helped make podcasters into bigger stars — and that is why it is nearly impossible to find a successful show in 2025 that does not include a ...

Podcast listenership has grown steadily in the past 20 years, offering a wide range of topics globally. Video podcasts on YouTube are more accessible and well-labeled compared to Spotify. Spotify ...

Spotify video podcasts are coming to Netflix, further diversifying the types of content on the Los Gatos, Calif.-based streaming service beyond movies, TV shows and games. The move reflects how many ...

Whether you’re drawn to the thematic storytelling of “This American Life,” the true crime chemistry of “Wine & Crime,” or the educational deep-dives of “Radiolab,” a podcast’s format defines its ...

An audio-only medium spawned a giant industry that is now largely focused on video. From left to right: “This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von,” “Lex Fridman Podcast,” “The Adam Friedland Show,” “The Joe ...

Listen up! Netflix is officially diving into the podcast biz: The video-streaming giant inked a deal with Spotify to bring a batch of top original podcasts, including from Bill Simmons’ The Ringer, to ...

“It will combine compelling imagery, quality news gathering, and timely reporting to bring the clarity and scope we currently expect from television news directly to our personal devices.” 2025 will ...

An expansion of iHeartMedia's podcast platform offerings will see equal support for both audio and video distribution of on-demand shows, and this will bring creators full access to eyes and ears ...

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