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Meta rolls out new podcast promotion features for Threads creators
The social network is introducing transcripts, episode saving, and performance analytics.
The short version
- Meta is launching new tools on Threads to help creators market their podcasts and track audience engagement directly in the app.[Engadget]
- Features include show transcript sharing, an option to save episodes for later, and traffic analytics.[Engadget]
- Threads is positioning itself as a platform for discussion and show promotion rather than hosting audio directly.[TechCrunch]
Key facts
- Meta added new podcast promotion features to Threads, including transcript sharing, episode saving, and traffic tracking.[Engadget]
- Threads head Connor Hayes teased transcript sharing for podcasts in August prior to the rollout.[Engadget]
- Threads is seeking to become a hub for podcast promotion and conversation without hosting audio files.[TechCrunch]
- Meta's Threads network reported 500 million active users in June.[TechCrunch]
What remains uncertain
- It remains unknown whether Threads will eventually expand its features to direct podcast hosting.[TechCrunch]
Sources
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