Amazon Music Podcasting Goes Exclusive

Amazon Music is expanding its content portfolio by launching podcasts on the platform.  Content will be available for both free and premium subscriptions. Podcast audio can also be listened to via Audible.

The announcement has raised questions and concerns from podcast producers as well as listeners.

“Amazon’s actions here clearly demonstrate they are looking to become a major player in the podcasting space,” said Sam Brake Guia, podcast expert and host of Publicize.

Some are concerned that Amazon will limit accessibility to podcast producers and censor content with its terms and conditions.

“Make sure you read the terms and conditions,” said Dave Stokes, podcast producer and founder of author2audio.  “Just remember that free is not the same as freedom.”

Amazon’s decision to selectively engage with top producers is a different approach than other platforms.  Whether this move is successful or not, both Guia and Stokes agreed that Amazon’s entry into the podcast industry would inhibit accessibility. 

“Amazon’s search for top podcast producers shows they take a more selective approach and perhaps even an elitist approach to podcast content,” said Guia.  He noted that Amazon may be looking to be the “Netflix of podcasts” and only host premium content.

Stokes commented that Amazon’s platform would be a place where “production quality is favored over content freedom and follower numbers are paramount to content diversity.”

Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B!

Twitter – @MarketScale
Facebook – facebook.com/marketscale
LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/marketscale

Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B!

Image

Latest

Kathryn O'Day
Ironman Mindset for Success with Kathryn O’Day | Ep. 24 | Growthwell with Josh Byrd
February 11, 2025

Balancing high performance in business, family, and fitness is no small feat, but Kathryn O’Day makes it look effortless. As a seven-time Ironman finisher and a venture capitalist, her approach to goal-setting and resilience offers valuable lessons for professionals looking to push their limits. After all, Ironman is one of the most challenging single-day…

Read More
Quantum Computing
Next-Gen Logistics: How Quantum Computing Powers Smoother Shipping and Fewer Delays
February 11, 2025

Supply chains are more complex than ever, with companies managing vast networks of suppliers, transportation routes, and inventory systems. Traditional computing methods are reaching their limits, struggling to process massive datasets efficiently. But here, quantum computing can come to the rescue: By integrating live data from IoT-enabled traffic monitoring tools and vehicles, quantum systems…

Read More
HVAC
Revolutionizing Construction Efficiency with Tailored HVAC Solutions
February 10, 2025

Discover the influence of Polygon’s cutting-edge GDX-45 HVAC systems, showcased in the Solomia Project by Operations Manager, Kyle Mattingly. Facilitating both construction progress and workforce comfort, these systems are practical solutions for the challenges of construction environments. Overcoming Project Challenges In the ongoing pursuit of progress, constructions often face hitches requiring strategic problem-solving. During…

Read More
women in construction
Career Paths: Women In Construction
February 10, 2025

In this episode of The AppleOne Podcast Career Paths series, host Brett Howroyd sits down with Shawna Alvarado to explore the evolving landscape of construction. As the second generation at O’Donnell Plastering, Shawna’s career path—from cosmetology to construction—reflects the industry’s expanding opportunities and the growing presence of women in roles ranging from tradespeople to…

Read More