Midweek News: Headliner’s New Video Tool & The Rise of Kids Podcasts

Headliner has entered the short form video space. While our fearless leader Marc Ronick is helping with vital resources for Hurricane Helene victims, the rest of the crew takes the wheel to cover podcast headlines and share stories about which major platforms' new features are shaping the future of podcasting! From Headliner’s new video clip integration, to Apple and Spotify podcast charts, we explain why these updates are important for podcasters. We also discuss the latest YouTube Shorts update, along with competition from TikTok, which is generating significant attention. Find out how Instagram's removal of the follow-only feed affects how users discover new content and engage with creators and why Instagram may have chosen to eliminate this feature. Tune in now to stay informed, inspired, and ahead of the curve as podcasting evolves! Episode Highlights: [1:57] Icebreaker Question: What is something you'd never do again in your podcasting journey? [5:22] Marc Ronick’s Instagram Post and Donations for Hurricane Helene Victims  [8:26] Apple and Spotify Podcast Charts [11:13] Debate on Video vs. Audio Podcasts [23:29] YouTube Shorts and Social Media Updates [30:52] Instagram's Algorithm Changes and User Engagement [44:04] Kids Podcast Listener Report [49:17] Kid-Centric Content Creators' Success Links & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc Podnews:  www.Podnews.net Youtube Shorts Tripling in Size: www.podcastnewsdaily.com/news/not-as-short-youtube-shorts-are-tripling-in-size/article_080be88c-8592-11ef-81d8-a35272fbe00e.html Edison’s Kids Podcast Listener Report:  www.edisonresearch.com/the-kids-podcast-listener-report/?__s=k2p51zmxfpgacrbeb9fz Afros & Audio Event:  www.afrosandaudio.com/ Coffee Social Season 2 Live Launch on Chatter:  www.chattersocial.io/room/a38d01a4-0817-479e-a491-8cf2547f421a Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow  and continue to bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w Brought to you by ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠ and ⁠NextGenPodcaster.com⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at: https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/ or [email protected]