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Acast Appoints Liv Sandberg as EVP Europe, Consolidating Regional Leadership
Acast has appointed Liv Sandberg, a senior commercial executive from TikTok and Meta, as Executive Vice President for Europe. Effective early 2027, the role consolidates Acast's Nordic and wider European operations under a single regional leader — a structural move that reflects the growing complexity of cross-market p
Consumers Want Creator Voices Inside AI Shopping Engines, IAB Study Finds
A new IAB study of 2,200 active AI shoppers finds 56% prefer recommendations that incorporate creator perspectives, and 65% report greater confidence when credible creator reviews inform AI suggestions. For review-based creators and brand partners, the data signals a structural shift in where creator authority carries
Smart TVs Pull Ahead of Smart Speakers for Podcast Consumption
Smart TVs now register as the primary podcast device for 12% of U.S. adult podcast consumers — up from 8% in 2024 — while smart speakers have fallen to just 1%, according to Sounds Profitable's Podcast Landscape 2026 data. The shift signals a maturing living room audience that creators optimizing only for mobile or voi
ACX vs. Findaway Voices vs. Author's Republic: Which Audiobook Distribution Platform Actually Fits Your Goals?
You've finished your book. You've decided to produce an audiobook. Now you're staring down three platforms — ACX, Findaway Voices, and Author's Republic — and realizing that the decision you make here will shape your royalty structure, your
How to Start a Podcast: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Creators Who Want to Do It Right
Most people who want to start a podcast don't fail because they chose the wrong microphone. They fail because they skipped the decisions that actually matter — who the show is for, what it promises, and how it fits into a realistic producti
How Much Does It Cost to Start a Video Podcast in South Florida?
If you've started pricing out a video podcast setup, you've probably noticed that estimates vary wildly — from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands. That range isn't random. It reflects how differently people define "starting a podcas
How to Build a Podcast Content Calendar That Actually Keeps You Consistent
If you've ever sat down to record and spent the first 20 minutes figuring out what you're actually recording, you already understand the cost of reactive planning. It's not just inefficient — it compounds. One scrambled episode becomes a de
Podcast Episode Outline Template: The 5-Part Structure That Makes Any Episode Flow
You prepared the topic. You outlined the talking points. You hit record — and somehow, by the 20-minute mark, the episode had drifted somewhere you didn't plan to go. If you've ever listened back to a session and thought *there's good mater
Free Guest Pitch Script: How to Land Podcast Guests Who Actually Say Yes
You sent the pitch. You waited a week. Nothing.
Batch Recording Guide: How to Record 8 Podcast Episodes in One Day Without Burning Out
If you're publishing one or two episodes per week and still falling behind on your release schedule, the recording process itself is probably the bottleneck — not your ideas, your audience, or your content strategy. Recording one episode at
ACX Rejected Your Audiobook: Here's Exactly What Went Wrong and How to Fix It
You submitted the files. You waited. Then the rejection came back — and the explanation felt like it was written for someone else's problem.
7 Podcast Mistakes Every Beginner Makes (And Exactly How to Avoid Them)
You've done your research. You've listened to enough shows to know what you want to create, and you're serious enough to be worried about getting it wrong. That's actually a good sign — the podcasters who struggle most aren't the ones who o
How to Format Your Audiobook Files for ACX: A Step-by-Step Upload Checklist
You finished recording your audiobook. The files are on your hard drive, the narration sounds good, and now you're staring at the ACX upload portal wondering exactly what it wants from you. This is where a lot of first-time authors lose day
Do I Need a Podcast Script or Can I Just Talk? What Beginners Should Know
You're staring at a blank document, microphone sitting on the desk, and you genuinely don't know whether to write out every word you're going to say or just hit record and figure it out as you go. Maybe you've already Googled "should I scri
What Actually Happens During a Podcast Recording Session at a Professional Studio
If you've searched for what happens during a podcast studio session, you're probably not looking for a gear breakdown — you want to know what it actually feels like to walk into a professional studio for the first time and come out with som
How Law Firms, Financial Advisors, and Healthcare Brands in South Florida Are Using Podcasts to Build Client Trust
If your firm is competing for clients in Brickell, Aventura, or Coral Gables, the credibility problem is real: everyone in your market claims expertise, and most of the channels available to you — display ads, directory listings, sponsored
Podcast Monetization Calculator: What a Business Podcast Can Realistically Earn (and How to Get There)
You've done the math on production costs, time investment, and episode cadence. Now you want to know what the other side of the ledger looks like. That's the right question — and most of the content out there either dodges it with vague inc
How to Start a Podcast in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide for Complete Beginners
If you've been sitting on a podcast idea for months — maybe longer — this guide is built to get you moving. Learning **how to start a podcast in 2026** doesn't require a technical background or a studio budget. It requires making the right
5 Signs You've Outgrown Your Home Recording Setup (And What to Do Next)
You didn't build a home recording setup because you were cutting corners. You built it because it was the right call at the time — low overhead, full control, no scheduling constraints. And for a while, it worked.
Solo, Co-Hosted, or Interview: How to Choose the Right Podcast Format Before You Record a Single Episode
You've decided to launch a podcast. You have a topic, probably a target audience, maybe even a name. What you don't have yet is a clear answer to the question that shapes everything else: *how is this show actually going to be structured?*
Audio-Only vs. Video Podcast: Which Format Is Right for You?
The podcasting world has never been more vibrant — or more competitive. With over 4 million podcasts currently available and listenership continuing to climb year over year, creators are constantly looking for ways to stand out and connect
How to Plan Your First 10 Podcast Episodes Before You Hit Record
Most podcasts don't fail because of bad audio. They fail because the person behind the mic ran out of direction around episode four or five — and what felt like a strong concept in the planning phase turned out to be one idea stretched thin
ACX Compliance Audiobook Requirements: What Authors Need to Know Before They Record
Getting rejected by ACX after you've already recorded your audiobook is one of the more frustrating experiences in self-publishing — not because the standards are unreasonable, but because most authors don't find out exactly what's required
How to Repurpose a Single Podcast Recording Session into 30 Pieces of Business Content
You record one episode. You publish it. Maybe it gets a few hundred listens. Then you start over.
A Comprehensive Guide to Starting Your Podcast in 2026
If you've been thinking about launching a podcast, there has never been a better time to hit record. Podcasting has exploded from a niche hobby into a global media powerhouse, and in 2026, it shows ab
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