Spotify wants YouTubers. Apple’s celebrating 20 years of podcasting. And Gen Z? They're tuning in! It’s news day, and we’re breaking down Apple’s “20 Podcasts We Love” list, surprising Gen Z listening habits, and YouTube’s AI-powered upgrades that could shift how audiences search and watch. We also give you the scoop on a leaked Spotify strategy that includes $5K ad credits for video creators. Is this enough to tempt video creators to make the move? We also talk about  Jeremy Enns’ 2025 Podcast Marketing Trends Report: who's growing, what’s working, and why personal connection might be your secret weapon. Bonus: our show is nominated for a People’s Choice Podcast Award (go vote under “T” for The Podcasting Morning Chat!).Episode Highlights: [02:24] Podcast Data and Trends[03:35] Random Charts[05:40] People's Choice Award Nomination[08:51] Upcoming Events and Conferences[11:01] Job Opportunities [23:21] AI News and Developments[28:21] The Signing Bonus Situation[29:58] Apple's AI Ambitions[31:05] Gemini's Educational Tools[32:12] Are AI Subscriptions Worth It?[34:51] AI in Daily Life[41:35] Spotify's Big Push into VideoLinks & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podpage.com/pmcJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠Empowered Podcasting Conference:https://www.empoweredpodcasting.comPodnews: www.Podnews.netMeta’s AI Talent War: https://apple.news/AjhkHQqo0SsOpELJev4AKGgAre AI Subscriptions Worth It? https://bit.ly/44JPYKXNew YouTube AI Features: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/new-youtube-ai-tools-summer-2025/Leaked Spotify Deck Reveals Big Video Push:https://theankler.com/p/scoop-leaked-spotify-deck-revealsCareers in Podcasting: https://bit.ly/3I2MmLoJeremy Enns Marketing Trend Report: https://podcastmarketingacademy.com/author/jeremypodcastmarketingacademy-comRemember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠Live on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠”Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠[email protected]⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

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