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• One year after putting (almost) all its podcasts behind a paywall, The Economist claims it has retained 80% of its listeners. Director of Podcasts John Shields speaks to Esther Kezia Thorpe about how the company hit 30,000 paid subscriptions in six months.
• Audacy has signed a sales representation and distribution deal for Max Cutler’s PAVE Studios.
• Headliner has added video support for podcasters. Creators can now quickly repurpose video episodes to maximise reach and engagement across social media and YouTube.

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