Rebecca Lavoie

2025 in Podcasting: A Year of Reckoning2025 was a year of big shifts and even bigger headlines. We saw companies close, new ventures launch, and familiar players rebrand or pivot. Video podcasts continued to grow, bringing shows to streaming platforms, theaters, and even the Golden Globes stage. Revenue models evolved, AI loomed large, and creators explored new ways to connect with audiences, from premium content to live events and derivative IP.Despite all the change, the podcasting community remains vibrant, and many companies reported record revenues. Optimism is high, and opportunities for creators are abundant—whether you’re experimenting with video, exploring new formats, or building the next breakout show. Our guests had some thoughts of their own.

If you’re interested in elevating your on-demand audio strategy in the wake of the “2024 podcast election,” then join The Podglomerate and NHPR for the second session of our two-part case study series as we explore the resiliency of NHPR’s podcasts.We’ll share our playbook for how successful and sustainable podcasts are marketed, financed, and distributed, not to mention how to activate your owned and internal channels for audience growth success. Whether you’re a journalist wanting to jump into the audio field or a network looking to scale your podcasts, this session is a must-attend. Be prepared for actionable tactics – as well as common mistakes to avoid – to kickstart your podcast plans.

Recently there’s been a lot of chatter around the public radio in podcasting discourse. Joining Jeff to break it all down is Rebecca Lavoie, Director of On-Demand Audio at New Hampshire Public Radio. Rebecca has been with NHPR for 10 years, but is also familiar with the commercial side of the industry through her work with Netflix and Partners in Crime Media, the audio company she runs with her husband.