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• Finally! Wondery show New Heights will finally get Taylor Swift as a special guest in tomorrow’s episode - it’s Taylor’s first interview since 2023. Is it a declaration of love? Or is it also an opportunity to promote a new album?
• iHeartMedia released its Q2/25 financial results. Podcast revenue was up 28% year-on-year to $134mn. Its traditional radio business fell 7%. Podcasting now accounts for 14.3% of the company’s revenue.
• What actually drove the decision to shut down Pineapple Street Studios earlier this year? Audacy’s Head of Podcasts Leah Reis-Dennis is the guest in the latest episode of Podcast Perspectives from The Podglomerate.

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