Region’s first-of-its-kind initiative was launched on the second day of the Arab Media ForumServing as a platform to discover and nurture exceptional podcasting talent, programme seeks to accelerate the sector’s growthProgramme will catalyse innovation, c
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s first-ever gathering of international audio content creators has got underway in Riyadh. The Ignite the Sound event, taking place in the capital’s King Abdullah Financial District until Oct. 22, includes more than 20 workshops, 75 keynote speakers, and 30 panel discussions. During the conference, regional and world experts will be offering advice on
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DUBAI: Amaeya Media, a UAE-based podcast network, has released its 2020 report “Podcasts in MENA: State of the Industry.” This is the second annual report published by the company exploring the state of podcasting in the region, and covers consumer habits, brand spending, standardization and the impact of factors such as the pandemic.
The 2020 survey has taken a broader view in 2019, 90 percent of the respondents were from the UAE, while in 2020, this number was down to 71 percent, after which came respondents from Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Chirag Desai, CEO of Amaeya Media said there were three key themes that stood out in 2020: