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  • Spotify

    Bernstein, an investment company, released a report questioning Spotify’s podcast investments in what they term “a slowing market”. Spotify’s stock dropped 6% on the news.

    • Analysis: Bernstein quotes Podtrac figures as evidence of this 'slowing market’, saying that in June, listening sank 16.5% year-on-year. However, Podtrac don’t measure Spotify’s podcasts; and it’s notable that the top ten publishers in Triton Digital’s latest Podcast Report for the US (measuring May vs May) shows an 11.4% growth in downloads. However, a bug in Apple Podcasts may affect total downloads in June.
  • Liam Geraghty has been appointed Audio Content Producer for Intercom. Liam was a freelance audio producer creating work for RTÉ Radio in Ireland as well as podcasts for clients like Intel and A&E Networks.


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