Podcasters are Pivoting and Radio Stations are Switching (ep.268)

Podcasters convene to forecast how it will be evolving, while radio stations are switching to format for older demo and stretching to pick up more listeners to advertise to. KOP comments on these changes and wonders out loud why he is never invited to any podcast conference. Pivot to … Something? The Blurry Future of PodcastingTop creators and executives, gathering at the Hot Pod Summit, mulled over monetization and new formats as the market matures: "This industry has changed every year for the last 10 years, so if we're only going to cater to the now, then where are we?" https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/podcasts-hot-pod-summit-2023-1235337983/The biggest stories from Hot Pod Summit https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/28/23619312/hot-pod-summit-youtube-spotify-iheart-decoder-apple YouTube's new head talks 2023 priorities, including AI, podcasting, Shorts and more https://tcrn.ch/3kzys87The biggest stories from Hot Pod Summit / YouTube revealed its big podcast plan, Spotify talked audiobooks, and Decoder had its first live show. https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/28/23619312/hot-pod-summit-youtube-spotify-iheart-decoder-applePodcasting? Radio? It’s all one big opportunity for iHeartMedia Digital CEO Conal ByrneAmid layoffs and a looming recession, folks are concerned about the audio industry. iHeart’s podcast head Conal Byrne is not worried. Here’s why. https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/28/23617404/iheart-media-radio-podcasting-digital-ceo-conal-byrneFollowing Its Best Quarter Ever, iHeart Navigates 2023’s ‘Volatility And Uncertainty.’ https://www.insideradio.com/free/following-its-best-quarter-ever-iheart-navigates-2023-s-volatility-and-uncertainty/article_94e8c536-b807-11ed-b71b-4767c72bdd3e.html?iHeartMedia Stock Slides as Wall Street Remains Wary of Advertising HeadwindsJ.P. Morgan analysts downgraded the stock Wednesday, saying that the company's Q1 guidance is reflective of an "uncertain macro environment."https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/iheartmedia-stock-slides-as-wall-street-remains-wary-of-advertising-headwinds-1235339009/More Stations Are Flipping To Contemporary Christian, Spanish And Classic Rock. https://www.insideradio.com/free/more-stations-are-flipping-to-contemporary-christian-spanish-and-classic-rock/article_d292ae60-b8cf-11ed-b102-dfb17b8b9e50.html?The lack of AM radio in some new electric vehicles could cut off drivers from important safety alerts broadcast over the medium, a group of former emergency officials warn https://www.wsj.com/articles/electric-vehicles-need-am-radio-former-emergency-officials-argue-9e69e297Hubbard Offers Test Case In Using First Party Data To Boost Listening. https://www.insideradio.com/free/hubbard-offers-test-case-in-using-first-party-data-to-boost-listening/article_9b54e4c6-b678-11ed-bdcf-9bb4020fbbda.htmlContact KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.comSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel and search for King Of PodcastsFollow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcastsListen to KOP’s other programs, Depraved and Debaucherous… and the Wrestling is Real Wrestling Podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasters-podcast--3684131/support.Contact KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.comSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel and search for King Of PodcastsFollow KOP on X and TikTok @kingofpodcasts (F Meta!)Listen to KOP’s other programs, Podcasters Row… and the Wrestling is Real Wrestling Podcast and The Broadcasters Podcast.Buy KOP a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/kingofpodcastsDrop KOP a PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3TAB983ZQPNVLDrop KOP a Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/kingofpodcastsDrop KOP a CashApp https://cash.app/$kingofallpodcasts