The impact of podcasts on journalism
Podcasts are growing as a source of both, entertainment and information. To learn how podcasts are impacting journalism, a reporter from Federal News Network gets in talk with Al Hunt, columnist and host of 2020 Politics War Room. ABERMAN: Tell us about 2020 Politics War Room, your new podcast. What’s it about? HUNT: Well, it’s […]
FT looks to US for podcast growth
The Financial Times is developing a podcast strategy that aims to grow its U.S. audience, reports Charlotte Tobitt of the Press Gazette. Tobitt writes, “Although the FT has had its own podcasts for several years, they have until now been produced without an overall strategy outlining objectives for how they should work within the newsbrand’s […]
Seeking Alpha launching podcast featuring Task
Seeking Alpha is starting a newest podcast channel “Alpha Trader” that will feature longtime business journalist Aaron Task as one of its hosts. The show will start on Oct. 15 and be published every Tuesday. “Alpha Trader” will dive into market news and set the stage for upcoming market events. The show will also include […]
Fox Business’s Claman premiers new podcast
Liz Claman, anchor of the Fox Business Network show Countdown to the Closing Bell, on May 15 premiered a new podcast to cover “the climb vs. the top when it comes to reaching the peak of success.” From Fox Business: Each episode of ‘Everyone Talks to Liz’ follows stories of individuals who reached unbelievable pinnacles […]
Bethany McLean launches new podcast
Noted business journalist and author Bethany McLean launched a new podcast that will explore the ins and outs of business journalism. In “Making a Killing,” which is part of the subscription-based service Luminary, McLean sits down with reporters who cover companies with both clout and scandal such as Juul, Theranos, and Boeing. The first episode […]
Financial Post adds business news podcast
Canadian newspaper National Post launched Wednesday a podcast called “Down to Business,” which tackles topics in Canadian business. The 20-minute podcast will be released once a week on Wednesdays. It features interviews with sources who have the knowledge and insight to take listeners beyond the headlines. “‘Down to Business ‘engages listeners in a smart, in-depth […]
WSJ has relaunched its “What’s News” podcast
Anthony Galloway, global head of video and audio at The Wall Street Journal, sent out the following announcement on Wednesday to the staff: Good morning, As we continue development of our new daily podcast in partnership with Gimlet, I’m pleased to share that this week we re-launched the existing What’s News podcast with an updated […]
Harvard Biz Review launches podcast network
Harvard Business Review announced Wednesday the launch of HBR Presents, a podcast network curated by HBR editors. HBR Presents will feature partner-created podcasts covering business and management topics. Harvard Business Review is also producing three original podcasts – “HBR IdeaCast,” “Dear HBR:” and “Women at Work” – which together have more than 2 million monthly […]
LinkedIn is starting a podcast on how work affects lives
LinkedIn is starting a podcast focused on the role that work plays in people’s lives, reports Natalie Jarvey of The Hollywood Reporter. Jarvey writes, “Hello Monday will be hosted by LinkedIn senior editor at large Jessi Hempel. Each episode will feature an interview with someone who has found success in his or her field and will be […]
