YouTube Podcast Viewership Grows, Amazon Restructures Wondery Operations
In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle introduces the latest developments in the podcasting industry. The episode covers YouTube's podcast viewership trends and significant changes at Amazon's Wondery. It delves into the job cuts and operational closures within Amazon's Wondery podcast unit, providing context on how these changes fit into Amazon's broader restructuring efforts. The discussion also touches on Amazon's stock performance amidst these developments, offering insights into the potential impact on the podcasting landscape.
Key Points
- YouTube has surpassed one billion monthly active podcast viewers, showcasing its growing influence in the audio content space.
- Amazon's Wondery podcast unit has announced job cuts as part of its strategic restructuring, impacting both content and advertising teams.
- YouTube has emerged as the most used platform for nearly a third of active weekly podcast listeners aged thirteen and up, challenging traditional audio-only platforms.
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Michelle
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