Podpage has acquired the long-running School of Podcasting, founded by industry veteran Dave Jackson, in a move to expand podcast education and support creators at every stage.

What this means:

• Education becomes more accessible with a new free tier, offering courses, community access, and live events

• Paid members keep full access to the complete course library plus 1:1 coaching with Dave Jackson

• The curriculum is being fully redesigned into shorter, outcome-focused tracks for beginners through advanced creators

• Guest instructors will be added to bring more specialized expertise

• Podpage users will receive discounted access to paid memberships

Bottom line:
This acquisition signals a shift toward all-in-one podcasting platforms, where creators can learn, build, and grow their shows in a single ecosystem.

Learn more here.

• Creating Your 2026/27 Business Success Vision

  • Date: March 26, 2026 from 5:30pm-7:00pm EST

  • This virtual workshop provides the space to step out of day-to-day problem-solving and into the bigger picture of what you’re truly creating. You’ll explore how a Business Vision isn’t only a plan or a forecast; it’s an entirely new approach that shapes decisions, leadership, culture, and results. This 90-minute workshop includes LIVE coaching with limited seating.

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Spotify layoffs again???

Spotify has made another round of layoffs within its podcast division, cutting 3% of its podcasting staff roles across The Ringer and Spotify Studios as part of an ongoing effort to restructure its audio business.

While the number of layoffs seems relatively small, the move reflects a broader pattern: Spotify continues to recalibrate its podcast strategy after years of aggressive investment, including high-profile deals, studio expansions, and exclusive content pushes. The company says no shows are being canceled, but the shift signals a continued evolution in how it’s prioritizing resources across its podcast portfolio.

What’s Behind It?

• A growing focus on video podcasting and multi-format content

• Internal restructuring to align teams with new priorities

• Continued effort to make podcasting a profitable, scalable business

Underlying Questions

Spotify has poured billions into podcasting yet keeps restructuring teams. This raises questions about whether the strategy is still being refined or fundamentally shifting. Where is their current focus and does this hint at future upcoming changes?

What are your thoughts?

Is this…

• A smart pivot toward where podcasting is headed (video-first)?
  OR

• A sign that the “big bet” on podcasting is still being figured out?

Final Thoughts
Spotify isn’t stepping away from podcasting but rather it’s reshaping it in real time… and not everyone is coming along for the ride.

Read more here.

• Oxford Road searching for their next Podcast Media Coordinator

• Twine looking to hire Podcast Scriptwriter

• Twine looking to hire Freelance Video Editor - Podcast Editing

• Spoken hiring for AI and Digital Audiobook Producer

• Spotify/Wall Street Journal hiring paid Production Intern

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