AUCKLAND, New Zealand--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triton Digital®, the global technology and services leader to the digital audio and podcast industry, announced today the release of the latest New Zealand Podcast Ranker. The Ranker provides insight into the Top 100 Podcasts as well as the Top Networks in New Zealand from 1 February through 28 February, 2022, as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service.

The Top 100 Podcast Ranker and Top Network Ranker are ranked by monthly listeners, in accordance with the latest IAB Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines.

For this reporting period, the top three podcasts include Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive (NZME/iHeartRadio/ARN), The Mike Hosking Breakfast (NZME/iHeartRadio/ARN) and Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley on ZM (NZME/iHeartRadio/ARN).

New podcasts debuting on the ranker this month include She’s On The Money (NZME/iHeartRadio/ARN) ranking at #15, Jase & Lauren (NZME/iHeartRadio/ARN), Last Podcast On The Left (Stitcher Media), and more.

There has been a 30% increase in total downloads of all shows by all participating publishers in the month of February with 7.5M downloads.

Participating networks in the New Zealand Ranker include Audioboom, Australian Radio Network, Headgum, Kast Media, LiSTNR (SCA), MediaWorks Radio Limited, NZME/iHeartRadio, Stitcher Media and Sports Entertainment Network (SEN).

Recently, Triton Digital introduced the New Zealand Podcast Ranker website – an enhanced and robust experience for New Zealand advertisers and agencies seeking podcast consumption insights.

To participate in the ranker, view the full results of the Ranker, and sign up to receive future rankers via email, please visit: https://www.tritondigital.com/resources/podcast-reports.

Triton Digital’s Podcast Metrics measurement service is certified by the IAB Tech Lab as complying with Version 2.1 of the IAB Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines. It provides accurate and insightful data around how, when, and where podcast content is being consumed across multiple hosting platforms, with the ability to view metrics by date range, location, device, podcast name, episode, title, and more.

About Triton Digital

Triton Digital® is the global technology and services leader to the digital audio and podcast industry. Operating in more than 80 countries, Triton provides innovative technology that enables broadcasters, podcasters, and online music services to build their audience, maximize their revenue, and streamline their day-to-day operations. In addition, Triton powers the global online audio industry with Webcast Metrics®, the leading online audio measurement service and Podcast Metrics, one of the first IAB certified podcast measurement services in the industry. With unparalleled integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability, Triton remains committed to connecting audio, audience, and advertisers to continuously fuel the growth of the global online industry. For more information, visit www.TritonDigital.com.

Contacts

For More Information, Press Only:

Maryellen Sartori fama PR for Triton Digital Tritondigital@famapr.com

Richie Culph Co-Chair, Podcast Ranker Committee, RBA +6421970173 richieculph@mediaworks.co.nz

James Butcher Co-Chair, Podcast Ranker Committee, RBA +64221232744 james.butcher@nzme.co.nz