Podcasting shifts to a licensing model, allowing shows like Call Her Daddy, The Joe Rogan Experience, and SmartLess to be available on every platform without exclusivity.
Spotify and SiriusXM secure rich renewal deals for these shows, gaining the right to sell ads and distribute across any platform, emphasizing revenue sharing to mitigate risks.
The podcast market has plateaued, leading major shows to adapt their models for sustainability as subscriber numbers have peaked.
Discussion (1)
The way I see it, this shift to a licensing model can be seen as both good and bad for podcast makers:
Good:
Bad: