Author name: Adrian Ng

Adrian Ng is a podcast content strategist and producer at Backbeat Studios, Singapore. He works with B2B brands and executives to build podcasts that are designed for relationships — not vanity metrics. His background spans nearly 20 years across music production, advertising voiceover, e-learning, and audiobooks, giving him a front-row view of how audio has evolved, and what actually holds attention.

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YouTube Shows vs Podcasts: What the New Feature Means for Podcasting

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What happens to podcasts now that YouTube has Shows? YouTube introduced “Shows” this month. Creators in the Partner Program can now turn playlists into structured series: seasons, episode numbers, poster artwork, a browse page that looks a lot like Netflix, and placement in “Continue watching” and “Recommended shows.” I’ve read a fair amount of commentary […]

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What The World Cup’s Biggest Podcast Shows Reveal About the Future of Podcasting

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The Match Doesn’t End At The Final Whistle Anymore A few years ago, when the final whistle blew, the experience was largely over. Today, that’s often when the “second game” begins. Fans head to Netflix and queue up The Rest Is Football. Or maybe they watch Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović dissect the match on

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Before Podcasts Were Cool: 20 Years of Backbeat Studios

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For nearly 20 years, Backbeat Studios has evolved alongside the changing world of audio in Singapore — from music recording and voiceover to audiobooks, branded content and podcast production. What began as a rehearsal and recording studio in 2006 has become a front-row seat to how people listen, learn and connect through sound. In 2008,

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Podcast trends in 2026: How podcasting is evolving — and what it means if you’re starting a podcast

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Podcasting has seen strong growth over the past few years, and 2026 may well turn out to be its strongest year yet. Netflix has just begun its serious podcast experiment, with sports podcasts leading the way. The Golden Globe just handed out its inaugural Best Podcast award to ‘Good Hang With Amy Poehler’. Video podcasts

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The Rise of Video Podcasts: Challenges, Benefits, and a 30-Day Power Launch Guide

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You’ve probably noticed it: more brands are showing up on YouTube and LinkedIn, not just with podcasts you can hear, but podcasts you can see. Video podcasts are everywhere. From thought leaders talking to cameras, to brands repurposing interviews into slick clips that rack up thousands of views on TikTok and YouTube Shorts. And yet,

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Starting a Podcast? Why Podcast Gear Isn’t Everything (And What Really Matters)

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It All Started with an iPhone Thinking of starting a podcast for your brand or business? The top question for many is — how good must my podcast gear be to create a podcast of quality? A couple of days ago, a guy named JD posted in a podcasting Facebook group. The post went something

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YouTube Monetisation Crackdown 2025: AI Voices, Slop Content & Reused Videos Face Demonetisation

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YouTube’s War Against AI Slop Content Begins Starting July 15, 2025, YouTube will enforce one of its most significant policy updates in recent years, tightening its monetisation rules to clamp down on what many call “AI slop content.” Under the revised guidelines, channels that rely heavily on AI-generated voiceovers, reused video clips, and low-effort compilations

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Why Podcasts Work Better Than Ads — If You Get This One Thing Right

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Podcasts aren’t just for thought leaders, bro-marketers, or influencers trying to sell supplements. In 2025, they’ve quietly become one of the most versatile, human, and strategic tools for brands looking to build trust — especially if you’re speaking to startup founders, entrepreneurial teams, or niche professional communities. But here’s the rub: most branded podcasts fail.

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