<p>My lesson learned this week is to take a break. It's OK. That's why I'm recording this on Wednesday instead of Thursday. My wife and I are taking a personal day on Thursday.</p><p>Podcast Academy opens. Membership is $50 and requires two letters of recommendation: <a href="https://www.thepodcastacademy.com/news/513734/The-Podcast-Academy-Membership-Opens.htm?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-06-22">https://www.thepodcastacademy.com/news/513734/The-Podcast-Academy-Membership-Opens.htm?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-06-22</a></p><p>Pandora with analytics. I tried. No luck on one I submitted in September, but I'll keep you posted.<a href="https://blog.pandora.com/us/pandora-for-podcasters-introduces-new-podcast-analytics-features-for-creators/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-06-19">https://blog.pandora.com/us/pandora-for-podcasters-introduces-new-podcast-analytics-features-for-creators/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-06-19</a></p><p>Upcoming iOS 14 includes Apple Podcast profiles, suggestions, and ability to see what your friends are listening to: <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2020/06/18/exclusive-ios-14-to-include-overhauled-podcasts-app-with-for-you-bonus-content-more/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-06-19">https://9to5mac.com/2020/06/18/exclusive-ios-14-to-include-overhauled-podcasts-app-with-for-you-bonus-content-more/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-06-19</a></p><p>Twitter to start allowing iOS users to add short audio clips. You'll see it when you compose a tweet. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/17/21294481/twitter-audio-tweets-now-available-iphone-ios">https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/17/21294481/twitter-audio-tweets-now-available-iphone-ios</a></p><p>Google Assistant to include podcasts: <a href="https://9to5google.com/2020/06/22/assistant-snapshot-podcasts-recipe/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-06-23">https://9to5google.com/2020/06/22/assistant-snapshot-podcasts-recipe/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-06-23</a></p><p>Spotify signs Warner Brothers and the DC Universe.<a href="https://newsroom.spotify.com/2020-06-18/warner-bros-is-bringing-the-dc-super-heroes-and-super-villains-to-spotify-as-an-exclusive-series-of-podcasts/">https://newsroom.spotify.com/2020-06-18/warner-bros-is-bringing-the-dc-super-heroes-and-super-villains-to-spotify-as-an-exclusive-series-of-podcasts/</a></p><p>Spotify testing in-app interactive ads: <a href="https://www.spotifyforbrands.com/en-US/news/spotify-introduces-in-app-offers-for-podcast-ads?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-06-23">https://www.spotifyforbrands.com/en-US/news/spotify-introduces-in-app-offers-for-podcast-ads?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-06-23</a></p><p>Wondery has a new app - ostensibly to drive subscriptions: <a href="https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/wondery-app-podcast-subscription-1234646024/amp/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-06-24">https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/wondery-app-podcast-subscription-1234646024/amp/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-06-24</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
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