Podcasting Trends: Saudi Arabia, AI Voice Cloning, and Australia's Market Growth
In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle begins with a welcome and an overview of the top stories in the podcasting industry. The episode explores key industry moves, including Del Fordham's new role at Audible Asia-Pacific, and delves into the growth of the Australian podcast market. It examines the ongoing debate between subscription and ad-supported podcast models, with a focus on engaging younger audiences. The discussion also highlights podcasting trends in Saudi Arabia and the implications of AI voice cloning in the Modi-Fridman podcast. The episode introduces a new podcast, "Security You Should Know," and concludes with closing remarks and a subscription reminder.
Key Points
- Del Fordham transitions from 9Podcasts to Audible Asia-Pacific, aiming to enhance premium content strategies in a growing market.
- Saudi Arabia's podcasting landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by a young, tech-savvy population and a surge in high-quality Arabic content.
- AI-powered voice cloning technology from ElevenLabs enabled Lex Fridman and Narendra Modi's podcast to be dubbed in multiple languages, expanding its accessibility and reach.
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Michelle
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