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# LATEST NEWS

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## Industry news and insights

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 20th August 2026

##### WHICH PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM SHOULD YOU SUPPORT? FIND YOUR PERFECT CLUB

 We've put together a guide to all 20 Premier League clubs, what makes each one unique and, most importantly, the best podcasts to help you understand what it really means to support them. For 39 days...

[READ MORE](https://content.sport-social.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-premier-league-team-us-soccer-fans)

 17th June 2026

##### IF UNDER-16s LEAVE SOCIAL MEDIA, HOW WILL SPORT FIND ITS NEXT FANS?

 Sport Social Podcast Network’s Director of Sport, Jim Salveson, explores how proposed social media restrictions could reshape youth fan engagement and why podcasting presents an overlooked...

[READ MORE](https://content.sport-social.co.uk/blog/under-16-social-media-ban-sport-fans)

 23rd April 2026

##### PODCAST ADVERTISING IS MOVING FROM EXPERIMENTAL TO ESSENTIAL: WHY AUDIO-FIRST THINKING IS RESHAPING MEDIA PLANNING

 At Tuning In North, new econometric analysis from WPP Media and Radiocentre reinforced a shift that is already well underway in the market: audio is no longer a supporting channel in digital...

[READ MORE](https://content.sport-social.co.uk/blog/podcast-advertising-is-moving-from-experimental-to-essential-why-audio-first-thinking-is-reshaping-media-planning)

 24th March 2026

##### SOCCER MANAGER 2026 - A MEDIA FIRST MULTI CHANNEL LAUNCH EXPERIENCE

 Here at Sport Social, we're not happy to just deliver your bog-standard advertising campaigns. Last year, we partnered with Invincibles Studio to transform the launch of Soccer Manager 2026 into a...

[READ MORE](https://content.sport-social.co.uk/blog/soccer-manager-2026-a-media-first-multi-channel-launch-experience)

 16th March 2026

##### HOW DO YOU MAKE A PODCAST COMMERCIALLY SUCCESSFUL WITHOUT LOSING AUTHENTICITY?

 Over the past few years, podcasting has evolved from a niche format into one of the most powerful channels in sports media.

[READ MORE](https://content.sport-social.co.uk/blog/how-do-you-make-a-podcast-commercially-sucessful-without-losing-authenticity)

 11th March 2026

##### SPONSORSHIP HAS REACH… PODCASTING ADDS DEPTH

 Sports sponsorship has never been more visible. Brands show up on shirts, LED boards, broadcast graphics and social feeds, reaching millions of fans at the biggest moments in the calendar. That...

[READ MORE](https://content.sport-social.co.uk/blog/sponsorship-has-reach-podcasting-adds-depth)

 18th February 2026

##### TIDE PARTNERS WITH FOR THE LOVE OF RUGBY FOR 2026 CAMPAIGN

 Sport Social Podcast Network has announced a new partnership with business management platform Tide, who will collaborate with For The Love of Rugby during the Six Nations 2026.

[READ MORE](https://content.sport-social.co.uk/blog/tide-partners-with-sport-socials-for-the-love-of-rugby-for-six-nations-2026-campaign)

 14th October 2025

##### SPORT SOCIAL EXTENDS REVENUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATORS THROUGH SPOTIFY PARTNER PROGRAM

 Sport Social is strengthening its long-standing relationship with Spotify by joining the Spotify Partner Program. This move will allow creators across the network to unlock new revenue streams...

[READ MORE](https://content.sport-social.co.uk/blog/sport-social-extends-revenue-opportunities-for-creators-through-spotify-partner-program)

 26th September 2025

##### HOW LOUD SHOULD YOUR PODCAST BE? LUFS AND DB EXPLAINED

 No one likes to have their favourite podcast experience ruined by adverts that are TOO LOUD.

[READ MORE](https://content.sport-social.co.uk/blog/how-loud-should-your-podcast-be)

 26th June 2025

##### SPORT SOCIAL BECOMES THE PREMIER LEAGUE'S GO-TO

 Sport Social Becomes The Premier League's Go-To as 8 Clubs Join The Sport Audio Movement Sport Social, the UK’s largest dedicated sports podcast network, has become the go-to audio platform for...

[READ MORE](https://content.sport-social.co.uk/blog/sport-social-becomes-the-premier-leagues-go-to)

 26th June 2025

##### BRADLEY WIGGINS JOINS SPORT SOCIAL

 Cycling legend launches new podcast ‘Sir Bradley Wiggins’ Café Aficionado’ Britain’s first ever Tour de France winner and eight-time Olympic medalist Sir Bradley Wiggins launches a new cycling...

[READ MORE](https://content.sport-social.co.uk/blog/bradley-wiggins-joins-sport-social)

 16th June 2025

##### FOUR STEPS TO IMPROVING YOUR PODCAST DISCOVERABILITY

 With over four million podcasts competing for audience attention across Apple, Spotify and many other platforms, getting your show heard remains as challenging as always.

[READ MORE](https://content.sport-social.co.uk/blog/four-steps-to-improving-your-podcast-discoverability)

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