In 2022, there was an increase in the number of podcasters hired by a media company while fewer creators started shows of their own, as reported by Muck Rack's State of Podcasting 2022.

 The report shares insights from a survey of 591 professional podcasters. 

• The report was created primarily for PR professionals to remain updated with trends, challenges, content, and podcasters' pitch preferences. 
• A year-on-year increase in podcasters hired by media companies as well as those hired by existing podcast teams indicates that more media firms are creating their own shows. 
• When it comes to part-time creators, more than half (53%) say they work on two or more shows at the same time. 
• When looking for episode ideas, 45% of creators say current events are their biggest source, while 35% state ongoing research as inspiration and 32% say audience requests. 
• Download the complete report here for free.