Why Podcast Hosts Beat Friends in Trust Rankings (And What That Means for Your Business)
by: Javen PalmerPublished on: 16/10/2026New research proves listeners trust podcast hosts more than friends. Here's why consistent on-mic presence builds business authority faster than any other
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Podcast Ad Load: Balance Monetisation Without Losing Listeners
by: Javen PalmerPublished on: 15/10/2026Research shows most listeners think podcasts carry too many ads. Here's how to balance podcast monetisation with audience retention using smart ad placemen
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What Fable and Folly's Closure Teaches About Podcast Ownership
by: Javen PalmerPublished on: 14/10/2026Podcast network Fable and Folly is closing. Here's why independent hosts who own their RSS feeds and audience data survive when networks collapse.
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Podcast App Consolidation and What It Means for Discovery
by: Javen PalmerPublished on: 13/10/2026Maple Media's acquisition of Castro marks the fourth indie podcast app buyout. Here's how platform consolidation affects podcast discovery and what to do a
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