The WePod Knowledge Repository

All the knowledge of the Podcast Industry gathered in a central point. Access to the lessons we've learned during WePod project at WePod knowledge or to a selection of articles, books, papers published worldwide at External knowledge

112 results

New Knowledge

Applying ethnography to a documentary podcast: A case study of rural women in Andalusia, Spain

This article reflects on the use of a mixed qualitative and quantitative methodology, based on ethnography,
Paloma López Villafranca and Emilia Smolak Lozano

Spanish regional public radios and the challenge of the young audiences

The exponential growth of podcast consumption and production in Spain poses a challenge for public broadcasters,
Tania Fernández-Lombao and Paula Martínez-Graña

The podcasting circuit of culture in Brazil

This article borrows the ‘circuit of culture’ concept to investigate podcasting in Brazil, one of the most dynamic audio markets in the world.
Marcelo Kischinhevsky and Katia Fraga

Am I in the centre of the story? Binaural sound used in audio and radio journalism: A systematic literature review

The aim of this systematic literature review (SLR) is to understand what research has been conducted on the use of binaural sound
Ana Sofia Paiva

Journalism in the age of audification: Features of narrative non-fiction podcasting in Spain

The digital ecosystem has promoted on-demand audio listening as a complimentary and even alternative to traditional radio.
Alfredo Arense-Gómez, Maria de la Peña , Mónica Pérez Alaejos, Raúl Terol-Bolinches and Luis Miguel Pedrero-Esteban

We hardly need to use our ears: Video, audio and the shaping of the podcast medium in the 2020s

In 1979, the British pop band The Buggles released ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’, generating a provocation used to explain change (where x killed y).
Richard Berry

Radio and sound ecosystems in the platform age

The articles examine various aspects of this evolving landscape,
Belén Monclús and Salvatore Scifo

A guide to creating social media videos (for search and beyond)

Everything you need to know about creating, optimizing and analyzing social media videos that stand out in the era of social search.
Ashley Liddell

13 ways to consider an interview

A magazine writer and editor shares real-life lessons from 50 years of interviewing: It's not a conversation and you are not a supplicant
Dale Keiger

Digital 2023_ Global Overview Report

Over the past twelve months, the world’s digital behaviours have shown some of the most profound changes we’ve seen in years, even compared with “the pandemic years”. The latest research reveals that these behaviours are evolving in a number of unexpected ways, too. Fortunately however, our huge new Digital 2023 Global Overview Report – produced in partnership with Meltwater and We Are Social – has all the data and insights you need to make sense of the latest trends.
Simon Kemp

The case for increased investment: Breaking down the barriers behind the Audio investment gap

Shines a spotlight on the facts as well as the feelings around audio to smash these barriers apart and highlight audio’s unique qualities as a marketing channel. In 2024, Audio will account for 24.5% of ad-supported media consumption in the USA but just 8.4% of ad spend. It delivers the attributes that brands need most: unparalleled reach, high levels of attention, strong targetability and impact across every stage of the path-to-purchase. The channel is highly trusted; enables brands to penetrate local communities and cultures; and provides a fresh way to land key messages. The evidence shows effective tools now exist to track conversion, enabling brands to optimize audio campaigns mid-flight.
WARC Advisory, Audacy

SONAR. Festival independiente de pódcast y narración sonora

SONAR es un festival gratuito que promueve la creación de narración sonora en español y reconoce el trabajo de lxs creadorxs de audio. Xalapa, México (7-9 November 2024). 

November 2024

Brand Podcast Summit

The event for brands looking to ditch the status-quo, use their voice to make an impact and become a trusted thought leader.