Podcast Trends & Statistics

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In China, podcasting is emerging from its niche

In China, podcasting is emerging from its niche

Article
Aug 09, 2021

From niche to emerging market status, podcasting is coming of age in China.

Consumer Attitudes Toward Digital Advertising 2021

Consumer Attitudes Toward Digital Advertising 2021

Report
Jul 22, 2021

Consumers are frustrated by intrusive or invasive ad experiences, and they’re concerned about how advertisers use their data. Here’s how consumers perceive their ad experiences across media channels, how they avoid ads, and how brands, advertisers, and publishers are responding.

Over 70% of US podcast listeners fast forward through ads

Over 70% of US podcast listeners fast forward through ads

Article
Jun 21, 2021

How many US podcast listeners skip ads?

US Time Spent with Mobile 2021

US Time Spent with Mobile 2021

Report
Jun 02, 2021

The pandemic accelerated the increase in time spent with mobile activities in the US. Most of these gains will stick as people return to a more normal life in 2021.

US Time Spent with Media 2021

US Time Spent with Media 2021

Report
May 27, 2021

This report explores our Q1 2021 estimates of time spent with media in the US and analyzes which behaviors will stick in 2021.

Clubhouse and Social Audio 2021

Clubhouse and Social Audio 2021

Report
Apr 01, 2021

Clubhouse has buzz, but social audio isn’t as simple as it looks. The most promising marketing use cases are for thought leadership, virtual events, and influencer marketing.

Pandora is a more recognizable brand than Spotify, according to US adults and teens

Pandora is a more recognizable brand than Spotify, according to US adults and teens

Article
Mar 24, 2021

Pandora outpaces Spotify for brand recognition in US

US Digital Display Advertising 2020

US Digital Display Advertising 2020

Report
Aug 12, 2020

Display ad spending in the US will rise by 5.5% this year, despite the pandemic. This report outlines our complete estimates of digital display ad spending, including breakouts by format, transaction method, industry, major ad sellers and more.

Audio Takes a Hit in UK Time Spent amid the Pandemic

Article
Jun 16, 2020

With UK adults having so much time on their hands, it’s perhaps surprising to see audio struggling to hit the same, or at least similar, heights as video. However, with commuting (a key listening environment) essentially nixed, maybe this was to be expected after all.

Daily Forecast: Spotify Bets Future Growth of Its Ad Business on Podcasts

Video
Nov 07, 2019

eMarketer forecasting director Shelleen Shum tees up our ad spending estimates for Spotify and the impact of podcast ads.

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Daily Forecast: UK Podcast Usage Grows, but Still Lags the US

Video
Aug 05, 2019

eMarketer forecasting director Shelleen Shum explores our numbers for UK podcast listeners and reasons why adoption is slow. Watch now.

US Time Spent with Mobile 2019

US Time Spent with Mobile 2019

Report
May 30, 2019

US adults continue to spend time with smartphones at the expense of TV, desktop and tablets, but emerging devices and changing consumer preferences may decelerate this trend.

Podcast | Shopping for Cookies and Smartwatches

Podcast | Shopping for Cookies and Smartwatches

Audio
Dec 19, 2018

eMarketer's "Do You Have a Second?" is a mini-podcast that offers a quick hit of the latest digital data. Today, we’re talking about cookies—who's baking and who's buying—millennials’ attitudes about kindness (and what that might mean for shopping), and wearable device growth.

Podcast Upfront Spotlights Fast-Emerging Advertising Market

Podcast Upfront Spotlights Fast-Emerging Advertising Market

Article
Sep 04, 2018

Podcasting is one of the fastest-growing advertising media, with the IAB and PwC projecting the US market will more than double ad spending from 2017 to 2020 to $659 million.

Digital Entertainment in France and Germany

Digital Entertainment in France and Germany

Report
Jun 05, 2018

Growing numbers of internet users in France and Germany now watch digital video, stream music and play games online. Younger people are leading this digital charge, while many older residents are more loyal to traditional media.

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