Acast's Wonder Media Network acquisition; the Podcast Hall of Fame, and Podgagement

Acast's acquisition of Wonder Media Network for $7.8 million.
Ross Adams and Shira Atkins discus how this strategic move
enhances Acast's creative capabilities and expands their presence
in the US market, while also revealing plans for video content
and live streaming initiatives in 2025.


The Podcast Hall of Fame's evolution, with chairperson Rob
Greenlee explaining efforts to transform it from a US-centric
institution into a truly global recognition platform. The
discussion highlights challenges in diversifying nominations and
voters to better represent international podcast pioneers.


Daniel J Lewis shares insights about Podgagement, a platform
designed to replace Chartable's analytics features, revealing
that he has been tracking 34,000 podcast charts hourly for five
years across multiple regions and genres. The tool offers unique
features for podcasters to monitor their rankings and engage with
their audience through voice messages and feedback systems.


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