The Future of Podcast Stats: IAB 2.3, AMP Accords, and Edison's Podcast Consumer Report

Elsie Escobar and Rob Walch break down two major developments in the industry: the release of the IAB's updated Podcast Metrics Guidelines version 2.3 - now open for public comment - and the ongoing debate around the AMP Accords and podcast measurement.

They tackle everything from the technical challenges of counting downloads, to the thorny issues of privacy and data sharing in major aggregator apps, and what all of this means for creators, advertisers, and listeners alike.

Plus, you'll hear the latest data on podcast consumption from Edison Research, an exploration of audience support trends, and hands-on recommendations for both creators and independent podcast app developers.

Interesting things from this episode

Industry Documents

Edison Research

Podcast Apps and Independent Developers

Podcast Apps: A Framework for Dying Slowly with Dignity — Dustin Bluck

Podcast Gear

IAB Certification and Compliance

Privacy Laws

Podcast History References

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