Are People Still Starting Podcasts in 2025? (Data Says Yes)
If you thought the podcast boom had slowed down in 2025, think again. While the number of total active podcasts has stabilized compared to the explosive growth of 2019 to…
The 2025 Podcast Revenue Landscape: Who’s Profiting and How
In 2025, the biggest podcast profits flow to a mix of top-tier independent creators, established networks, and brands that treat podcasting as a distribution and authority channel rather than a…
The Fastest Growing Podcast Audiences in 2025 (By Age & Interest)
Podcasting in 2025 is not only about more shows and more listeners. It is about understanding which listeners are growing fastest and what they are tuning into. For brands, creators,…
241: Automate or Die: The Brutal Truth About Business in 2025
About This Episode: Unlock the secrets to scaling your business with AI. In this episode of the Command Your Brand Show, host Josh Silvestro dives deep into innovative strategies to…
The Impact of Video Podcasts in 2025: Engagement & Reach Data
Video podcasts in 2025 deliver materially higher engagement and reach than audio-only shows, which is why platforms like YouTube and Spotify have made video central to discovery. Audiences spend more…
Podcast App Usage in 2025: Top Apps by Market Share
In 2025, Spotify and Apple Podcasts remain the two largest podcast apps by listening share, with YouTube now a major force as video podcasting grows. Spotify leads in many markets…
Which Devices Are People Using to Listen to Podcasts in 2025?
Smartphones remain the dominant device for podcast listening in 2025, accounting for the majority of all consumption, followed by smart speakers, computers, connected TVs, and in-car systems. The smartphone's portability…
The State of Podcast Monetization in 2025
Podcast monetization in 2025 is more diversified than ever, with creators combining advertising, subscriptions, memberships, live events, and direct business development rather than relying on a single stream. Dynamic ad…
What Makes a Podcast Go Viral in 2025? (According to the Data)
Podcasts go viral in 2025 primarily through short-form video clips that spread on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels and pull viewers back to the full episode. The data points…
How Long Should a Podcast Episode Be in 2025? (Data-Driven Answer)
There is no single ideal length, but the data in 2025 shows most successful podcasts land between 20 and 45 minutes, long enough to deliver real value and short enough…