Apple Podcasts HLS Support Updates, UK TV vs. Podcast Reach, & More

This week in the business of podcasting:

Register here for the upcoming Trust and Attention: Why Sports Media Wins (And How Brands Prove It) webinar.
New data from the 2026 UK Advertising Landscape Study shows that podcasting reaches 60% of UK adults aged 18 to 34 monthly, surpassing broadcast TV's 57% reach in that demographic. Sound Insights' Ben Robins argues that for media planners targeting UK adults under 45 at scale, podcasting is no longer a niche option.
A case study from Transistor.fm co-founder Justin Jackson shows that Primary Technology, the first Transistor-hosted podcast to add Apple Podcasts HLS video, saw per-episode plays roughly double and engaged listeners climb from 707 to 1,072 after the switch, with no loss on YouTube or other audio platforms.
It was a busy week for Apple Podcasts HLS video adoption, with Buzzsprout bringing its video distribution out of beta for all users, Podigee launching one-upload video distribution across YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify for every plan tier, and Captivate announcing official Apple Podcasts HLS video support.
Starting in mid-July 2026, Megaphone will transfer campaign management to the Spotify Ad Server, enabling new ad formats including video while removing third-party VAST serving entirely. Pre-booking on the new system opens May 15, 2026.

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