Wondery has ceased its operations in Mexico and Brazil, impacting key personnel. Amazon stated the decision was made after reviewing their priorities. Christy Mirabal launched a new marketing agency, while innovations in podcast commenting and multilingual dubbing are emerging. The Golden Lobes comedy podcast awards are now open for entries, celebrating excellence in humor within podcasts.
Amazon’s Wondery has concluded its operations in Mexico and Brazil, as revealed in a staff meeting earlier this week. The closure affects key personnel including Sarah Barrett, the Head of Mexico Podcast Content, coinciding with nominations for Wondery Mexico’s shows at the Ondas Globales awards and the success of their popular YouTube channel with over 500,000 subscribers.
In a statement to Podnews, Amazon commented: “After a careful review of our priorities and customers’ needs, we’ve made the difficult decision to close Wondery’s Brazil and Mexico original content operations. This decision wasn’t made quickly or easily, and we remain committed to developing immersive storytelling and audio content for audiences.”
Podcast industry expert Christy Mirabal has established The Listening Party Agency in collaboration with Imelda Vergara-Skinder, aimed at promoting podcast creators’ voices. The agency operates from New York and Los Angeles and offers cutting-edge marketing services.
Transistor has integrated podcast comments linked to the Bluesky social platform, enabling seamless synchronization of comments between users’ Bluesky accounts and their Transistor podcast websites.
Launching recently, Panjaya is an innovative AI-powered platform designed for multilingual dubbing for podcasts. Founded by former executives from Apple TV and Meta, it achieves realistic dubbing by syncing voice, lip movements, and gestures in 29 languages, catering to Spotify’s diverse global audience.
Headliner announced a design contest to showcase the best creations for their tool, providing participants with promotional opportunities and a complimentary Headliner Pro account.
Entries are now open for The Golden Lobes comedy podcast awards night, organized by Adelicious. Podcasters globally can enter for just £25, competing across 13 diverse categories, from Best Blooper to the audience-voted Listener Lobe, with winners receiving various prizes including digital badges, subscriptions, and promotional opportunities.
Wondery’s shutdown in Mexico and Brazil marks a significant shift, despite recent accolades and a vibrant online presence. The podcast industry continues to evolve with new ventures like The Listening Party Agency and Panjaya’s innovative dubbing technologies. Additionally, awards like The Golden Lobes highlight the growing recognition and celebration of comedic podcasts globally, as the industry adapts and seeks growth opportunities.
Original Source: podnews.net
