Topic: video podcasts
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Netflix May Launch Its Own Video Podcasts
Netflix is developing its own exclusive video podcasts by engaging creators and updating its app, expanding beyond its recent Spotify partnership. The company is exploring short-term licensing deals with audio companies like iHeartMedia and SiriusXM to test the format's appeal on its platform. Th...
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Top Podcasts Leave YouTube for Netflix
Netflix is securing exclusive video podcast rights through a partnership with iHeartMedia, directly challenging YouTube's dominance by removing full episodes of popular shows like *My Favorite Murder* from YouTube. This move is part of Netflix's strategy to diversify its content and create a uniq...
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Spotify and Netflix Partner on Video Podcasts
Spotify will launch video podcasts on Netflix starting early 2026, beginning in the U.S. and expanding globally, featuring content from Spotify Studios and The Ringer across genres like sports and true crime. The partnership is part of Spotify's strategic shift toward video content to enhance adv...
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Netflix Bets Big on Video Podcasts
Netflix is adding video podcasts to its platform through partnerships with Spotify’s podcast studio and The Ringer, featuring 16 series including popular sports and entertainment titles. The podcasts will stream without Netflix-inserted ads, though original ads from Spotify remain, and the servic...
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Netflix Redesigns App to Boost Daily User Engagement
Netflix is redesigning its mobile app to boost daily engagement by integrating vertical video feeds and expanding into new content like video podcasts, positioning this as strategic growth rather than imitation. The redesign, launching fully in 2026, focuses on a TikTok-like short-form video feed...
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Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin Star in Netflix's First Original Podcasts
Netflix is launching its first two original video podcasts this month, featuring comedian Pete Davidson and NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin, marking its strategic entry into the podcasting arena. **The Pete Davidson Show** premieres January 30th with weekly, unfiltered discussions from his garage...
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Netflix to Stream Spotify Podcasts Starting in 2026
Netflix will integrate select Spotify video podcasts into its platform starting in the U.S. in early 2026, offering subscribers diverse entertainment like sports, culture, and true-crime shows. This partnership aims to expand distribution for podcasts and connect them with new global audiences, w...
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Spotify Adds Video Podcasts & Music Videos to Apple TV
Spotify has launched a major redesign for its Apple TV app, introducing video podcasts and music videos for a faster, more engaging experience, though music videos are not yet available in the U.S. or Canada. The update includes intuitive features like switching from audio to video for songs and ...
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Why It's Time to Retire the Word 'Podcast'
The term "podcast" has become outdated as the format has evolved far beyond its original definition of downloadable audio, now commonly encompassing video essays, talk show clips, and other hybrid content distributed on major platforms like YouTube. The industry is shifting its language, with cre...
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Spotify Aims to Dominate Video Streaming Next
Spotify is launching a major video initiative by integrating music videos into its app, aiming to evolve from an audio-first platform into a comprehensive video service that rivals YouTube and TikTok. This strategic pivot is driven by the need to capture more user attention and improve monetizati...
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YouTube's TV Evolution: What's Changing Your Screen
YouTube's TV app is being redesigned with high-definition banners and structured season-episode layouts to resemble premium streaming services, encouraging binge-watching and enhancing the viewing experience. The platform now accounts for 12.6% of all TV viewing time in the U.S., comparable to ma...
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Elle Duncan Leaves ESPN to Host Netflix Live Events
Netflix has hired veteran ESPN host Elle Duncan as its lead live programming voice, signaling a major strategic push into live sports and events beyond its on-demand library. The company is building a portfolio of must-see live content, including a deal for MLB games, a revival of *Star Search*, ...
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Netflix's Mobile App Gets a Major Redesign in 2026
Netflix is launching a major mobile app redesign this year to create a flexible, long-term platform for future growth and innovation, mirroring last year's TV app overhaul. The new mobile interface is designed as a foundation for continuous testing and iteration, allowing Netflix to more easily i...
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