Category: Research

By Alberto Betella, Co-Founder of RSS.com As a PhD in affective computing, also known as Emotion AI, I’ve spent years exploring how technology engages our emotions. Later, as co-founder of a global podcast platform, I watched those same dynamics unfold in real creators and their audiences. At Podcast Movement 2025 in Dallas, I gave a…

Podcasts have become a staple in the way people consume entertainment, and where people want to be entertained, famous people will find a way to do it. We’ve seen an increase over the years in celebrity- and athlete-hosted podcasts which are continuing to draw massive audiences. Whether it’s deep conversations, sports breakdowns, or behind-the-scenes stories,…

How Much Do Americans Use Their Phones During Work? For many of us, cell phones are never out of reach—even during the workday. Whether it’s checking social media, sending a quick message, or sneaking in a few minutes of streaming, personal phone use has become a fixture of modern work life. To find out just…

True crime podcasts have become a staple part of the entertainment rotation for millions of consumers. From gripping murder mysteries you can’t believe to unsolved cases that still leave us scratching our heads, the genre continues to captivate audiences across the country. Knowing how many true crime pods are out there, and how much content…