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- In January, we reported on PodcastAdblock, a podcast tool that removes ads from podcasts and sells ad-free copies of shows. It was written by the developer, "adventurous and enterprising" Ben Bowler, who had pulled the equipment down by May. Today, we found out, he’s back PodtasticA podcast app that skips ads for $2.99 per month (none of which goes back to the creators, but up to 30% of that money will go to Apple or Google as App Store fees).
- This app works a little differently. In our tests, the app downloaded MP3 files directly to the phone every time, and in our logs it looks like a web browser (specifically, Safari v604.1), so it would be hard to block it without blocking every web browser. It correctly skips our sponsor’s ad-reading in our daily podcast: But in the description, it’s very careful to suggest that it doesn’t skip ads at all – it just can. "Automatically skip interruptions that other listeners skip"And it carefully doesn’t mention any podcasts by name. We’re curious if this app falls under Apple’s App Store terms. It is manufactured by Freewheel Group Limited.
- What does this mean for your podcast? This will not change your download numbers (they will appear below). "Web browser"): This simply means that the ad will be less effective, and advertisers will be less likely to book again.
- First Look: PAVE Studios has signed another list of creators who are joining the studio, including true crime creators, journalists, and podcast hosts. "Creators join PAVE because we invest in them the same way studios once invested in stars, with development resources, cross-format opportunities, and a team passionate about growing their audiences alongside them,” said Max Cutler, founder and chief executive of PAVE Studios.
- Just a few weeks ago, Mike Pesca announced that he would be stopping hosting his popular podcast Summary (Which had just completed 3,000 episodes). Today, Bari Weiss has announced that she has signed with CBS News as editorial director of podcasts.
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