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Apr 30: Don’t know whether to read anything into this, but the Spotify Earnings Call Replay podcast has yet to be updated.
Apr 28: Chinese podcasting company Ximalaya is reportedly to be acquired by Tencent Music for $2.4bn, reports Bloomberg. (Spotify bought Anchor for just $140mn). Ximalaya, which claimed more than 303mn monthly active users in 2023, spent $100mn on a US expansion in 2019 (though it may not have done); the company tried to float on the NYSE, but didn’t, and was going to float in Hong Kong, but hasn’t.
Apr 25: From the New York Times, The Daily, one of the most popular podcasts in the world, is to get two new co-hosts. Natalie Kitroeff and Rachel Abrams will join Michael Barbaro as co-hosts, as Sabrina Tavernise returns to a reporting role. Rachel hosts today’s episode. “Natalie and Rachel are the perfect journalists to take us into this new chapter,” said Barbaro.
Apr 23: Global and iHeart Podcasts have been unveiled as headline partners of The Podcast Show London next month. Podnews is a media partner; and we’ve a full list of who’s involved - the code PODNEWS10 saves money on selected passes.
Apr 22: Exclusive: Podnews lists podcast winners for the 29th Annual Webby Awards today, including awards for Dan Taberski’s Hysterical, Conan O’Brien, New Heights and SmartLess. In our list, you’ll also see hosting companies and be able to listen to the trailers.

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