What am I speaking about? Well... listening to podcasts. In fact, the highest percentage of podcast listeners in their respective countries are S. Korea and Spain! Whether you listen to podcasts or plan to, are in traditional media outlets (hello, radio and newspaper industries!), are a current or potential podcaster, or are in the large and growing podcast business, you don't want to miss this episode of Looking Forward!

Listen as my guest expert, JAMES CRIDLAND, from way "down under" in Brisbane, Australia, speaks to the incredible growth in the number of podcast listeners and podcasts over the past two decades. Learn about important podcast TRENDS and OPPORTUNITIES, including advances in advertising technology, podcasting's influence on radio, what jobs the industry will have to offer, where you can find them... and much more.

James should know! He's the editor of Podnews, a daily podcast newsletter that tracks the industry like a birddog. Podnews also has a sister podcast. James has worked in radio and audio-- including with the BBC-- since 1989 as an award-winning copywriter, radio presenter, and Internet strategist. He is also a radio futurologist. (Did I say listen up radio industry yet? :)- )

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