Hindi, Chinese programmes show rapid growth in podcast trend in 2020


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According to New York-based Chartable, a total of 885,262 new podcasts were launched worldwide in 2020, almost triple the 318,517 new offerings the year before. Photo: 123rf.com

The number of new podcast launches mushroomed last year compared to 2019, a download-tracking firm said, as listeners around the world adapted new habits during pandemic-induced lockdowns.

According to New York-based Chartable, a total of 885,262 new podcasts were launched worldwide in 2020, almost triple the 318,517 new offerings the year before.

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