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The Audio Industry Is Grappling with the Rise of ‘Podslop’
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Apple’s premium podcast subscription service might revolutionize the industry—or create challenges for creators and listeners alike.