Research Secrets: Spilled

20 May 2026
The International Stage
Industry
What do the numbers actually say about how the world is listening in 2026? In this session, some of the leading research minds in podcasting pull back the curtain on their latest findings, and each one brings a proprietary insight they're revealing for the first time. Expect hard data, surprising discoveries, and the kind of intelligence that usually stays behind closed doors. If you make, commission, fund, or sell podcasts, this is the session you cannot afford to miss.
Chairperson
James Cridland
James Cridland, Editor - Podnews
Speakers
Paul Riismandel
Paul Riismandel, President - Signal Hill Insights
Laura Fisher
Laura Fisher, Audio and Entertainment Analyst - MIDiA Research
Ida Adler
Ida Adler, Global Director of Content Research - Podimo