The Best Podcast Industry Resources

If podcast industry seems to be changing every day - that’s because it is! Whether it’s podcast advertising, hosting, regulations, or content trends - it’s important to keep up with the industry.

Here are our favorite websites and news outlets that we recommend keeping your eyes on:

• PodNews. Our all-time favorite. A daily newsletter about the global podcasting industry.

• HotPod. In-depth analysis about podcast trends and news from Vulture reporter Nick Quah.

• Podcast Business Journal. Podcast trends and articles for podcasters.

Don’t forget podcast production companies! They produce great content on their blogs. We recommend:

• JAR AUDIO

• Resonate Recordings (Special offer: access 1 free premium episode or $139 USD off any service through Pivot Six’s referral link)

You may also want to scan through recent industry reports as they provide compelling and research-backed data on the state of the podcast industry:

• Voxnest’s State of the Podcast Universe 2019 Report

• The 2019 Canadian Podcast Listener Report

• Edison Research: The Podcast Consumer 2019

Industry Facebook groups are another great hub for resources and support:

• Podcasts We Listen To

• Podcasters’ Support Group

Looking for podcast recommendations or a podcast community? Check out:

• Podyssey

• The New York Times Podcast Club

• Podcast Brunch Club

• Podcast Movement

• I Just Listened To This Podcast (podcast recommendations for women, by Pivot Six’s own Alice Ko)