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Feb 19, 2026
TikTok moves into long-form podcasts and Video Podcasts expand on Apple’s platform. Apple Music and TikTok team up to stream full-length tracks inside the app. A major artist platform inks a multi-year Universal deal. A high-profile Live Nation trial heats up after a DOJ prosecutor exits and witness lists surface. Concert and ticket roundups spotlight shows across NYC, Nashville, and LA.
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Apple Expands Podcasts With Video
- Apple is adding video into Apple Podcasts, shifting the platform beyond audio-only programming.
- Lars Murray notes Apple is pressuring creators toward video but reassures audio listeners they'll still be supported for now, reflecting a broader podcast medium shift.
TikTok Moves Into Long Form Podcasts
- TikTok is launching long-form, full-length podcasts and recruiting known interviewers like Jack Coyne for music conversations.
- Lars highlights that podcasts present strong ad inventory, explaining TikTok's motivation to expand into long-form audio.
Apple Music Gains Full Track Placement On TikTok
- Apple Music and TikTok struck an integration to let Apple Music play full-length on-demand tracks inside TikTok in some markets.
- The deal relieves TikTok of rebuilding licensing after ending TikTok Music in 2024 and may disadvantage Spotify, which currently lacks the same placement.