{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/681d81df986466935dba8f73/68f72d8e888566c5b0547d96?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Flightcast to Unwell Agency The New Era of Podcasting Explained","description":"<p>Podcasting is changing... fast. In this episode, I unpack the biggest shifts shaping the industry in 2025, from Steven Bartlett’s launch of <strong>Flightcast</strong>, a new video-first podcasting platform, to Alex Cooper’s bold move into brand partnerships with her <strong>Unwell Creative Agency</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ll look at what these moves say about the future of podcasting, how the lines between creator and media company are blurring, and what it all means for <strong>independent podcasters</strong> trying to grow sustainably.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re building your first show or running a thriving indie podcast, this episode breaks down the tools, trends and opportunities to keep you future-ready.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>The rise of video-first podcasting and unified analytics</li><li>Flightcast: the new “upload once, distribute everywhere” model</li><li>Alex Cooper’s Unwell Agency and why creators are becoming media brands</li><li>What consolidation and platform lock-in mean for independents</li><li>How to protect your creative control while adapting to change</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>More Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>How Alex Cooper made millions, leveraging early virality into a multimedia empire: <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/51sSYWhsvIlHRftYRjMvjg?si=DF4oYiZoSyCX46Hd0dtNNw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://open.spotify.com/episode/51sSYWhsvIlHRftYRjMvjg?si=DF4oYiZoSyCX46Hd0dtNNw</a> </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Wanna go deeper?</strong></p><p>🎙️ For resources: <a href=\"https://www.maxenelondoncreative.co.nz/blog\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.maxenelondoncreative.co.nz/blog</a></p><p>🙋‍♀️ To work with me:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.maxenelondoncreative.co.nz/podcasting-services\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.maxenelondoncreative.co.nz/podcasting-services</a></p><p>📱 To get connected:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/wannapodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@wannapodcast</a> &amp; <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/maxenelondoncreative/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@maxenelondoncreative</a></p>","author_name":"Maxene London"}