This week in podcasting, the power plays are everywhere. Triton Digital’s Q2 Ranker shows the charts in motion — comedy dominating, news surging ahead of the midterms, and creator‑led shows climbing fast. Spotify drops a shiny new ad‑skip button that could reshape creator revenue and listener loyalty. And Audacy locks in MeidasTouch as its exclusive audio partner, adding one of the most fired‑up audiences in digital news to its ecosystem.
We break down the biggest movers, the platform bets, the audience behavior data, and what all of it means for creators trying to grow in a shifting landscape. From chart‑toppers to strategic alliances to features that could backfire, this episode is all about the forces reshaping podcasting right now.
If you want the pulse of the industry — the charts, the platforms, the deals, and the stakes — this is your briefing.

Podcast Power Plays: Charts Shifting, Ads Skipping, Networks Linking Up

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