BBC developing ‘public service algorithm’ for Sounds app to avoid echo chambers
The BBC is developing a “public service algorithm” for its BBC Sounds app to stop listeners getting trapped in their…
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Regional publishers team up to develop local news podcasts backed by Google money
Two of the UK’s biggest regional news publishers have teamed up to develop local news podcasts and audio projects. Manchester…
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The Economist launches daily US/UK podcast with ‘transatlantic DNA’ in bid to double audio reach
The Economist has launched a new daily podcast that draws on its “transatlantic DNA” to deliver current affairs to both…
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Radio revenues and smart speaker adoption to grow in 2019, Deloitte forecasts
Radio revenues are set to rise modestly this year while smart speaker adoption leaps, according to predictions by Deloitte which…
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FT launches podcasts for smart speakers after jump in share of listeners using device and ‘substantial’ growth in audio ad revenue
The Financial Times has launched two new podcasts built for smart speakers, such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, after research…
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BBC launches Today spin-off podcast with ‘conversational and punchy’ tone to reach younger on-demand audience
BBC Radio 4’s Today programme is launching a spin-off podcast in a bid to reach a growing on-demand audience of…
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BBC appoints first ever podcasts commissioning editor with aim of engaging younger listeners
The BBC has appointed its first commissioning editor for podcasts to lead the “podcasting revolution” as the corporation begins to…
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Young journalist of the year Gareth Browne on reporting terror in Iraq: ‘I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t a bit of adventure’
Gareth Browne, who was named the British Journalism Awards New Journalist of the Year 2017, has spoken of his decision to leave…
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