371 - Major YouTube Upgrades, TikTok Uncertainty, & iOS 26 Unveiled
YouTube is stepping up with its most powerful features yet, offering podcasters collaboration tools, flexible ads, auto dubbing, and smarter testing options. In this episode, we also look at Apple’s new podcast features, Vimeo’s acquisition by Bending Spoons, and the impact of Amazon teaming up with SiriusXM. Riverside’s latest marketing guide sparks debate on strategy versus burnout, while the role of SEO comes into question yet again. With TikTok facing big changes in the U.S., creators are reminded that the only constant is the fight for visibility.
Episode Highlights:
[03:49] Podcast Data and Trends
[05:17] Top Podcasts on Apple and Spotify
[11:06] Webby Awards and Other Events
[15:00] Apple Podcasts iOS 26 Updates
[21:33] Riverside's Podcast Marketing Guide
[25:04] YouTube's Major Creator Upgrades
[29:47] Discussing Collaborations on YouTube
[30:58] Gary V's Investment in Social Media
[38:56] TikTok's Future in the US
[49:44] Podcast Authority Score
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