Podcasting Trends: Spotify in Kenya, TikTok Effects, and Legacy Media's Moves
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Podcasting Trends: Spotify in Kenya, TikTok Effects, and Legacy Media's Moves

E136 • Apr 21, 2025 • 11 mins

In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle kicks off with a welcome and introduction, setting the stage for a deep dive into the week's top stories in the podcasting industry. The episode examines Kenya's burgeoning podcasting landscape and Spotify's 2024 trend predictions. Michelle explores TikTok's influence on podcasting and the implications of political advertising. The episode also covers legacy media's ventures and Netflix's strategic moves in podcasting. AI partnerships and data protection issues are discussed, providing insights into emerging challenges. Perry Michael Simon offers his perspective on changes in the radio industry. The episode wraps up with closing remarks.

Key Points

  • Kenya's podcasting scene is rapidly growing, rivaling traditional television and radio in audience size and influence. Netflix's entry into video podcasts presents both strategic opportunities and significant challenges in terms of content discovery and monetization. The AI Counsel Code podcast highlights the critical legal challenges in AI partnerships, including data protection and ownership of AI-generated outputs.
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