Exclusive: The 30th Annual Webby Awards Podcast Nominees

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• Exclusive: We’ve a full list of the podcast nominees for the 30th annual Webby Awards, before anyone else. For the first time, the awards have dedicated categories for video podcasts. iHeartMedia has sixteen nominees, Audible has ten; and both SiriusXM and Wondery have six nominees each. The winners ceremony will be on May 11.
• Beehiiv is “making a push into podcasting”, says Semafor. For more information, we'll be talking to Beehiiv’s CEO, Tyler Denk, in the Podnews Weekly Review this week for all the details - once the embargo has been lifted.
• Branded podcasts are great - but once someone’s listened, they don’t necessarily connect with your brand until the next episode. Until now - JAR Replay launches today: a way to retarget those listeners again while they use other apps, to keep your brand and your message fresh in their mind.

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