This is the audio edition of Corporate Podcast Investment Outlook (2026), prepared by Hello Studios®.

Podcasting has entered a mature, strategic phase. This audio edition presents a narrated version of the 2026 outlook on how organizations are investing in podcasts as owned media assets.

Drawing on industry data, market trends, and real-world production experience, this edition examines how corporate podcasting has evolved from experimentation to institutionalized investment.

Topics covered include:

• The evolution of corporate podcast investment from 2020–2026
• Industries leading adoption and long-term spend
• Branded podcasts versus performance advertising
• The shift to video-first podcasting
• Podcasting as a long-term authority and trust-building asset
• Where AI supports podcast production, and where it does not

This audio edition is intended for executives, communications leaders, and organizations evaluating podcasting as a strategic business asset rather than a short-term marketing initiative.

Produced by Hello Studios®.