SiriusXM Integrates its Podcasts+ Services within Apple Podcasts
Kanesa David — August 2, 2024 — Tech
References: siriusxm & digitaltrends
SiriusXM's Podcasts+ subscription service is making its way to Apple Podcasts as a part of a new partnership. Starting in August 2024, Podcasts+ will be available for $6 monthly or $45 annually, allowing users to access ad-free episodes from SmartLess Media, Freakonomics Radio Network, and the Last Podcast Network. Highlights include 99% Invisible, Last Podcast on the Left, The Joel Osteen Podcast, Literally! With Rob Lowe, and Andy Cohen’s Daddy Diary Podcast.
Subscribers will also receive exclusive bonus content and the ability to listen to new episodes before they are released publicly. Users can also access transcriptions for seamless watching.
The service integrates seamlessly with Apple’s ecosystem, including the Apple Podcasts app available on iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TV 4K, ensuring that SiriusXM Podcasts+ content is easily accessible across a range of Apple devices.
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Subscribers will also receive exclusive bonus content and the ability to listen to new episodes before they are released publicly. Users can also access transcriptions for seamless watching.
The service integrates seamlessly with Apple’s ecosystem, including the Apple Podcasts app available on iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TV 4K, ensuring that SiriusXM Podcasts+ content is easily accessible across a range of Apple devices.
Image Credit: SiriusXM
Trend Themes
1. Seamless Platform Integration - The seamless integration of SiriusXM's Podcasts+ within Apple's ecosystem offers users a unified and consistent podcasting experience across multiple devices.
2. Exclusive Podcast Content - Offering exclusive bonus content and early access to popular podcasts provides added value to subscribers and differentiates the service in a crowded market.
3. Ad-free Listening - The ad-free listening experience enhances user satisfaction and can attract more subscribers who prefer uninterrupted content consumption.
Industry Implications
1. Podcasting - The partnership between SiriusXM and Apple Podcasts exemplifies the evolving landscape of podcast distribution and monetization.
2. Digital Subscriptions - The introduction of subscription models for ad-free and exclusive podcast content highlights the growing reliance on digital subscription revenue in the media industry.
3. Transcription Services - Incorporating transcriptions for seamless watching opens up accessibility and new user engagement opportunities in the podcasting world.
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