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Deezer releases unfinished podcast playlist

Deezer releases unfinished podcast playlist with its ‘In Progress’ podcast feature so you can quickly return to all your unfinished episodes. The ‘In Progress’ playlist will show unfinished episodes that are no more than 15 days old. The new podcast feature lets you save time and pick up where you left off. It also helps you switch between the shows you’ve started. Navigate to the ‘Favorites’ tab on Deezer’s iOS app or the web to […]

Spotify launches new Podcast playlists
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Spotify launches new Podcast playlists

Spotify launches new Podcast playlists which are available in the UK, US, Germany, Sweden, Mexico and Brazil. The streamer is launching dozens of playlists all intended to help users find their next favourite show or episode. The full mix of playlists will look a little different in every country but over time Spotify has promised to update existing playlists and add new ones. As part of the launch, Spotify is introducing three flagship playlists: Best […]

Deezer launches podcasts in MENA region
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Deezer launches podcasts in MENA region

Deezer launches podcasts in MENA region offering local and international podcasts covering comedy to culture and sports to spirituality in both English and Arabic. Deezer’s new ‘Shows’ tab helps you to access a huge collection of podcasts which is particularly useful now that many of us have more free time on our hands. Deezer’s library includes both local shows and global favourites. You can browse podcasts in over 15 categories which includes topics such as […]

Over one third of Americans listen to podcasts regularly
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Over one third of Americans listen to podcasts regularly

Over one third of Americans listen to podcasts regularly with 37% of Americans age 12 and over (104 million) listening monthly, up from 32% in 2019 according to the Infinite Dial 2020. The Infinite Dial is produced by Edison Research and is America’s longest-running survey of digital media consumer behaviour in the US, published annually since 1998. It provides survey data on a number of important media channels, including streaming audio, podcasting, and social media […]

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Deezer reveals podcast makeover

Deezer reveals podcast makeover making it easier to find, download and manage your podcast listening on both iOS and Android mobile apps. Podcasts can be found under the ‘Shows’ tab and will now include a new description under the title together with an episode guide. You can now also press the download button next to each featured episode to continue listening to episodes offline. You can now easily see how much of an episode you’ve […]

Podcast Radio launches in London
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Podcast Radio launches in London

Podcast Radio launches in London this week broadcasting in the Greater London area via DAB+ and online on Spotify, Deezer and Apple Podcasts. The station devoted exclusively to broadcasting podcasts features live presenters, hourly news updates and guest stars 24 hours a day. Initial guest appearances include Robbie Williams, Gene Simmons, Uri Geller, Charlotte Moffatt, Chris Kamara, Julian Clary and Steve-O. CEO Gerry Edwards says, “For listeners, Podcast Radio will enable them to discover and […]

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US Spotify users can play podcasts through Alexa

US Spotify users can now play podcasts through Amazon Alexa and is available on both Spotify Free and Spotify Premium according to a recent blog posting. Until recently Spotify users have been able to ask Amazon Alexa to play music, like their Discover Weekly or Today’s Top Hits playlists, but not podcasts. But for US Amazon Alexa customers Spotify Free and Premium users can now ask Alexa to play their favourite podcasts as well. First […]