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• PodHeroes, the “world’s first podcast expert marketplace”, has launched. The tool aims to help creators access expert guidance throughout their podcasting journey, and offers knowledgeable mentors who have built their own successful shows.
• The Podcast Show London has revealed the programme for the stages and speakers. Our Editor, James Cridland, will be doing the opening keynote at 9.15am on day one. You can buy tickets now; code PODNEWS10 saves on selected passes.
• More financial reports were released:
  • Broadcaster and podcast producer SiriusXM’s financials showed revenue for “Pandora and off-platform”, which is where podcasts live, was $487mn - down 2% year-on-year.
  • Podcast publisher and broadcaster Cumulus Media’s financial report said that, like-for-like, podcast revenue increased by 39% if you ignore The Daily Wire, which moved away from Cumulus at the end of 2024; overall, though, the unit was down 13%.
  • Phone and computer manufacturer Apple’s latest financial report was released. The financial call mentioned podcasts once; Apple Services, the division that Apple Podcasts is part of, saw an all-time revenue record of $26.6bn.

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