"Disney+ and Hulu have built powerful streaming destinations with incredibly passionate fan communities, making them ideal partners to expand the reach of these beloved iHeartPodcasts."
Radio, meanwhile, has leaned on a single revenue stream for decades: advertising. That's it. That's the model. It's outdated. And most know it. So, how do we change it?
When asked why they listen to local radio, 40% of those aged 18-34 said that local content is the key reason. That's higher than the overall level (30%) and the 55+ crowd (20%).
"The dominance of podcast listening among younger age cohorts can certainly be attributed to their preference for on-demand content that also includes visual elements, qualities specific to podcasts and not radio."
"For a sport built on daily dialogue and generational fandom, leaving AM/FM sports radio on the sidelines turns what should be a grand slam opportunity into yet another swing and a miss."
"Disney+ and Hulu have built powerful streaming destinations with incredibly passionate fan communities, making them ideal partners to expand the reach of these beloved iHeartPodcasts."