Jakarta sets the stage for an exploration of Asia's unique podcast landscape, where innovative approaches to monetization and content distribution reflect the region's diverse markets and consumer behaviors.
• Ron Baetiong from Podcast Network Asia leverages Spotify's Open Access with local payment systems like GCash for their audio drama platform
• Japanese podcast consumption differs significantly from Western markets, with YouTube as the top platform for podcast listening
• BBC announces "Asia Specific," a new podcast examining global stories through an Asian lens
Plus...
• Blubrry announces first price increase in 20 years, raising questions about sustainable podcast hosting models
• Buzzsprout data shows Spotify usage dropping 3.1% year-on-year, while Apple Podcasts remains dominant at 37.1%
• PodHome launches their own podcast app after a year of development, focused on discovery and modern features
• Top reasons listeners abandon podcasts include content being boring and shows starting with too much meaningless chat.
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