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James Cridland

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James Cridland’s Biography

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James Cridland is Editor of Podnews, the daily podcast newsletter. As a radio futurologist, he is a writer, consultant and public speaker on radio’s future.

James has worked in audio since 1989 as an award-winning writer, radio presenter, and internet strategist.

James was inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame in January 2026, and in 2025 he was awarded the inaugural Ambies International Impact Award from The Podcast Academy. He is an Associate Member of the International Academy of Digital Ar…

James Cridland’s Journalist Portfolio

Is Hot Hollywood really the #5 podcast in Podtrac?

Is Hot Hollywood really the #5 podcast in Podtrac?

Two new entries in this month's Podtrac podcast charts highlight the fragility of podcast stats.

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Details on the Podcast Music deal: a good day for podcasting?

Details on the Podcast Music deal: a good day for podcasting?

"Think licensing popular music to podcasts is impossible? Think again." - the claim from Podcast Music in an …

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How to understand podcast stats

How to understand podcast stats

· Updated · By · 12.7 minutes to read It's always nice to look at the numbers to see how your podcast is doin…

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Podcasting's "Privacy Problem"

Podcasting's "Privacy Problem"

Podcasting itself doesn’t have a privacy problem. But other things connected to podcasting certainly can have.

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The Standards Innovation Paradox: is it real?

The Standards Innovation Paradox: is it real?

And how should we fix it if it is?

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Articles

Producer

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By James Cridland 
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A full time position at CIR: Reveal, San Francisco CA, USA Salary range: $85,000 to $110,000 (yearly rate) - subject to experience plus company paid health insurance We’re looking for a Producer with hustle, judgment, and playmaking skills—willing to experiment with format and tone, chase the unexpected angle or guest, and help raise the show’s relevance week in, week out.
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Audible launches Adam Buxton’s exclusive new podcast with campaign by Fold7

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By James Cridland 
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Press Release · via Audible · June 11 2026 Audible, a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, today unveils a launch campaign for Adam Buxton’s new podcast, Successpod, by Audible. Created by Fold7, the work drives excitement for the new title, which is the antidote to hustle culture and about Adam’s paranoia around ageing and becoming irrelevant in this modern landscape.
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Global launches AdPower: the UK’s first self-service platform to book mainstream audio & outdoor media in minutes

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By James Cridland 
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Global, the Media and Entertainment group, today (Thursday, 11 June) announced the launch of its ground-breaking new self-service advertising platform, AdPower. For the first time, businesses of all sizes can now directly book campaigns on the UK’s number 1 audio & outdoor advertising networks, all through one self-service platform.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was the "holding the mobile phone" person for a radio journalist in Bradford, England. Phones were the size of a suitcase back then.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

I like helping people.

What's your favorite social network?

Mastodon is nice. It's like Twitter but without the idiots.

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