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The Audio Industry Is Grappling with the Rise of ‘Podslop’
Industry
The Audio Industry Is Grappling with the Rise of ‘Podslop’
BloombergApr 30, 2026
The proliferation of ‘podslop’ — a growing wave of AI-generated, low-quality podcasts — is challenging the audio industry.
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Leadership For Impact: Driving Success Through Purpose And Engagement
Entrepreneurship
Leadership For Impact: Driving Success Through Purpose And Engagement
ForbesDec 9, 2024
Leadership today demands more than the ability to achieve profitability. The modern leader must embrace a broader vision of success to drive engagement and performance.
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Plotting with Podcasts
Technology
Plotting with Podcasts
Columbia Journalism ReviewDec 3, 2024
AI tools are generating ultra-realistic customized podcasts that can be used for a variety of legitimate purposes. The Tow Center tests how they can also create misleading content and propaganda.
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How Emotion AI Will Transform Podcast Advertising
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How Emotion AI Will Transform Podcast Advertising
Sounds ProfitableOct 31, 2024
In today’s audio advertising landscape, we have a broad spectrum of strategies ranging from Run of Network (RON) ads to host-read ads.
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RSS.com Granted Patent for Podcast Monetization Technology
Technology
RSS.com Granted Patent for Podcast Monetization Technology
PodnewsOct 28, 2024
RSS.com secures a patent for technology designed to simplify podcast monetization, paving the way for innovative earning solutions.
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The Open Revolution: How Two Entrepreneurs Are Democratizing Podcasting
Entrepreneurship
The Open Revolution: How Two Entrepreneurs Are Democratizing Podcasting
Success MagazineSep 23, 2024
In an era where big tech companies are tightening their grip on digital content, two entrepreneurs are championing a different vision. Ben Richardson and Alberto Betella—co-founders of podcast hosting company RSS.com—are on a mission to democratize podcasting and innovate within the industry.
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Why does Texas watch so much TV?
Original Research
Why does Texas watch so much TV?
msn.comAug 12, 2024
DALLAS (KDAF) — Texans apparently love to be entertained, according to a new study that determined how much the average American spends on various forms of entertainment.
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Top Influential Entrepreneurs of 2024: Innovating and Inspiring Change
Entrepreneurship
Top Influential Entrepreneurs of 2024: Innovating and Inspiring Change
USA TodayAug 9, 2024
Ben Richardson, Co-Founder and Managing Director of RSS.com, is transforming the podcasting industry with his dedication to open ecosystems and innovative technology.
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Apple Podcasts gain new creator tools, including Subscription Analytics and Linkfire integration
Mainstream
Apple Podcasts gain new creator tools, including Subscription Analytics and Linkfire integration
TechCrunchAug 21, 2023
Apple announced today several new updates to its podcast creator tools, including, most notably, the addition of Subscription Analytics within Apple Podcasts Connect — the dashboard where podcasters track how their listeners engage with their shows. In addition, Apple says it’s expanding its Delegated Delivery offering, which allows creators to publish their subscriber episodes from other hosting providers. And it’s integrating its podcast analytics into the marketing platform Linkfire for easy access.
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Ben Richardson, RSS.com
Industry
Ben Richardson, RSS.com
Podcast Business JournalMay 12, 2023
I’m one of the co-founders of RSS.com in conjunction with Alberto Betella, who’s my business partner and co-founder, and also co-managing director of the company. We handle various roles, some that overlap between the two of us, and some that are strictly within our own expertise and purview.
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Apple, Amazon, and Spotify are coming to Hot Pod Summit
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Apple, Amazon, and Spotify are coming to Hot Pod Summit
The VergeJan 10, 2023
Major players like Apple, Amazon, and Spotify are set to attend the 2023 Hot Pod Summit, signaling big discussions about podcasting’s future.
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How RSS.com Outsmarted Podcast Spammers
Industry
How RSS.com Outsmarted Podcast Spammers
The Podcast HostDec 13, 2022
Few things are worse than spam disguised as real content.

Over the past few years, spam – including actual fake episodes – has become a real problem in our industry. In RSS.com’s ongoing battle to combat podcast spam and thanks to the magic of natural language processing techniques, we have come out solidly in the lead.
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Apple’s Premium Podcasts Could Save Podcasting—or Destroy It
Industry
Apple’s Premium Podcasts Could Save Podcasting—or Destroy It
LifewireFeb 16, 2022
Apple’s premium podcast subscription service might revolutionize the industry—or create challenges for creators and listeners alike.
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