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Audio Essentials

14 October 2025
Audio Essentials

This report takes you deep into the dynamic world of European audio, exploring the key trends shaping radio, podcasts, and music. It offers a comprehensive overview of the current market, future outlooks, as well as information on the major players and revenue streams.

Discover how public service media (PSM) drive radio and digital audio — and deliver real public value in news, culture, and democracy.

Here are just a few interesting takeaways: 

  • In 2024, Spotify overtook Acast to become the leader of the European podcast advertising market. Spotify also remains the leading music streaming service, accounting for 61% of total market revenues.
  • The car remains the number one location for radio listening, with 56% of weekly reach in 2024. In-car radio reach has been remarkably stable over the past five years, confirming the enduring strength of radio in this context.
  • The two most represented genres in PSM podcast catalogues are news & politics and society & culture. These genres are also the most consumed among PSM audiences.
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