Podcast Trends Dashboard — Live
Global growth, NL aggregator market share, podcasts as a sales channel, retail & ecommerce shows to follow — and voices from the industry.
Explore the dashboard →Key Media Trends — 2026
Trending · Podcasts
Podcast listenership in the Netherlands crosses 5 million regular listeners
Over 40% of Dutch internet users now listen to podcasts monthly. Spotify dominates with ~72% of NL podcast consumption, but YouTube audio is growing fast as a second platform.
Trending · Revenue
Podcast advertising revenue surpasses €4 billion globally in 2025
Host-read ads deliver the highest trust scores of any digital ad format. CPM rates for niche B2B shows (€30–80) outperform most display and social formats.
Trending · Format
Video podcasts are redefining the format — YouTube becomes a primary discovery channel
Over 60% of new podcast listeners discover shows via YouTube. Recording video alongside audio has become the default for professional podcasters targeting broad reach.
Trending · B2B
Niche B2B podcasts are outperforming general business shows on engagement
Industry-specific shows (retail tech, supply chain, pharma, fintech) average 3x higher listener engagement than general business formats. Thought leadership is shifting from LinkedIn posts to podcast conversations.
Trending · Commerce
Podcasts are becoming a measurable DTC sales driver, not just an awareness channel
Promo codes, landing pages, and QR-code tracking have made podcast ROI measurable. DTC brands in NL and Belgium are allocating 15–20% of media budgets to podcast sponsorships.
Trending · AI
AI-generated podcast summaries and clips are driving discovery at scale
Platforms now auto-generate highlight clips, transcriptions, and SEO-optimised episode summaries. A single 45-minute episode can produce 20+ social media assets with minimal effort.
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