As the podcasting industry continues to grow, one message is becoming increasingly clear: the future of podcasting is not just audio. At The Podcast Show 2025 session delivered by Lily Taurau and Pollyanna Ward, brand strategy directors at Flight Story, the pair challenged traditional perceptions of podcasting, urging creators and advertisers alike to embrace a broader, video-first vision.
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“Podcasts are not just audio anymore. They’re video, they’re content, they’re IP, they are culture,” Pollyanna Ward said, but what does this mean for creators and brands?
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