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The year that was, and the year to come in podcasting worldwide - James Cridland (English)

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L’anno che è stato e quello che verrà nel podcasting mondiale In questo intervento, James Cridland ripercorre 21 anni di storia dell’audio on-demand: dalle origini aperte dell’RSS e dai primi esperimenti di Adam Curry e Dave Winer, fino all’era del video, dell’AI e delle piattaforme chiuse. Una riflessione su come il podcast resti uno spazio libero, aperto e in continua evoluzione, e su cosa serve per restare rilevanti in un ecosistema che cambia. 🎙️ In questo video scoprirai: perché l’apertura dell’RSS è ancora il cuore del podcasting; come leggere i dati reali di ascolto e attività dei podcast; il ruolo del video e dell’AI nella produzione e nella monetizzazione; come scalare le classifiche grazie agli algoritmi di Apple Podcasts; perché Podcasting 2.0 può migliorare accessibilità e scoperta. A condurre:James Cridland, editor di Podnews, scrittore, consulente e speaker internazionale sul futuro della radio. Lavora nell’audio dal 1989 come autore e conduttore premiato; nel 2005 ha lanciato la prima app mobile di streaming radio per Virgin Radio UK e il primo podcast quotidiano da una stazione radio britannica. Scopri di più su ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podnews.net⁠ Questo contenuto è uno degli interventi live del Festival del Podcasting 2025, il primo grande evento in Italia dedicato al podcasting e all’audio digitale. La prossima edizione sarà il 2 e 3 ottobre 2026 a Milano. Scopri come partecipare su  ⁠⁠festivaldelpodcasting.it⁠ The Year That Was, and the Year to Come in Podcasting Worldwide In this talk, James Cridland retraces 21 years of on-demand audio history — from the open beginnings of RSS and the first experiments by Adam Curry and Dave Winer, to today’s era of video, AI, and increasingly closed platforms. A reflection on how podcasting remains a free, open, and ever-evolving space — and what it takes to stay relevant in a changing ecosystem. 🎙️ In this video, you’ll learn: why the openness of RSS is still the beating heart of podcasting; how to read the real data on listening and active shows; the role of video and AI in production and monetization; how to climb the charts through Apple Podcasts’ algorithms; why Podcasting 2.0 can enhance discovery and accessibility. Featuring:James Cridland, editor of Podnews, writer, consultant, and international speaker on the future of radio. He has worked in audio since 1989 as an award-winning author and broadcaster. In 2005, he launched the world’s first mobile streaming radio app for Virgin Radio UK and the first daily podcast from a British radio station. Learn more at ⁠podnews.net⁠ This talk is part of the live sessions from the Festival del Podcasting 2025, Italy’s leading event dedicated to podcasting and digital audio. The next edition will take place on October 2–3, 2026, in Milan. Find out more at ⁠festivaldelpodcasting.it⁠

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