Audio downloads in July increase by 40% compared to June
Podcast reaches top positions in all ranking charts
Rumble views up 25% compared to June
NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cumulus Media’s Westwood One (NASDAQ:CMLS) announced today that The Dan Bongino Show Podcast saw a growth spurt in July 2024. Listeners turned to Bongino for his expertise and insights as a former U.S. Secret Service agent following the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump just before the Republican National Convention. The show saw an increase in both audio and video downloads compared to the previous month and also rose in podcast trackers. In the last two weeks of July The Dan Bongino Show recorded a significant increase in downloads compared to the previous month, which allowed the podcast to reach higher positions in all major ranking charts.
Important facts:
- The total number of downloads for The Dan Bongino Show The number of podcasts for the month of July 2024 was 16,382,838, an increase of 40% over June’s 11,680,939 (according to Megaphone).
- The growing interest in The Dan Bongino Show catapulted it to #2 overall on the Apple Podcasts charts on July 18 and to #1 in the News category from July 15 to 30.
- In Spotify’s podcast charts: The Dan Bongino Show rose to number 3 overall between July 19 and 22 and to number 2 in the news between July 19 and 25.
- In the last two weeks of July, the average download per episode was about 30% higher than the previous month.
- On Rumble, the total number of raw video views is The Dan Bongino Show The number of podcasts in July was 42,656,001, an increase of 51% compared to June (28,182,009).
To The Dan Bongino Show
The Dan Bongino Show The podcast is a perennial favorite in Apple’s news category rankings and has been downloaded well over 200 million times so far this year. In addition, the show has been downloaded over 350 million times on Rumble and was one of the most requested podcasts on Alexa devices this year. The Cumulus Podcast Network distributes, markets and monetizes the show. A new episode is released every weekday on most podcast platforms and on Rumble with video.
In addition to hosting The Dan Bongino Show Podcast on the Cumulus Podcast Network, Bongino hosts his live syndicated radio program, “The Dan Bongino Show” on Westwood One. Featuring live guests and listener calls, the program showcases Bongino’s natural ability to connect and communicate like never before. The program airs live on 340 stations across the U.S. Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET.
Bongino was a secret agent from 1999 to 2011, serving under the Obama and Bush administrations. He was a police officer with the NYPD from 1995 to 1999. He is also a best-selling author and commentator, providing his expertise on international security and political strategy to many media outlets, from cable television to digital platforms. Bongino holds an MBA from Penn State University and master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the City University of New York.
About Westwood One
Westwood One, the nationwide arm of Cumulus Media (NSDQ:CMLS), delivers legendary, nationally syndicated sports, news and entertainment content to more than 250 million listeners monthly through an audio network of more than 9,800 affiliated radio stations, as well as streaming and digital platforms. Westwood One is the largest audio network in America and home to premium content that defines culture, including the NFL, NCAA, Masters, AP, CBS Sports Radio and the Academy of Country Music Awards. Westwood One also produces, distributes, markets and sells podcasts for the Cumulus Podcast Network, which provides on-demand access to America’s leading talk icons, sports stars, lifestyle personalities and award-winning true crime and entertainment shows. Westwood One connects listeners with their passions with big, bold voices in programs and platforms that get everyone listening. For more information, visit westwoodone.com.
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