Show Notes Services Global Market Report 2025

The show notes services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.76 billion in 2024 to $0.9 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for on-demand content, growing smartphone and internet penetration, rising consumer preference for convenience, expansion of digital platforms, and increasing adoption of streaming services.

The show notes services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.69 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising investments in show notes platforms, growing podcast production, expansion of content marketing strategies, and rising awareness of listener engagement benefits. Key trends in the forecast period include technology advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP), innovations in automated transcription and summarization, developments in cross-platform integration, research and developments in personalized recommendations, and advancements in interactive and multimedia show notes.

The growing online events and webinars are expected to propel the growth of the show notes services market going forward. Online events and webinars refer to virtual gatherings or presentations conducted over the internet for education, networking, or promotion. The rise in online events and webinars is driven by greater accessibility, as they allow participants to join from anywhere without the need for travel. Show notes services support online events and webinars by providing clear summaries and key takeaways, making it easier for attendees to review content and stay engaged. For instance, in January 2024, according to Banzai International Inc., a US-based marketing technology company, over 800,000 webinars were hosted on Demio in 2023, marking an increase of more than 20% compared with 2022. Therefore, the growing online events and webinars are driving the growth of the show notes services market.

Key companies operating in the show notes services market are focusing on developing advanced tools, such as artificial intelligence (AI) in podcasting, to automate show notes, transcripts, and title optimization, boosting discoverability and engagement. AI in podcasting refers to the use of machine learning algorithms to automate and enhance tasks that were traditionally manual and time-consuming, such as audio editing, content repurposing, and transcription. For instance, in February 2024, Podbean LLC, a US-based podcasting services provider, launched Podbean AI, a suite of tools designed to simplify the editing process with automatic audio enhancement and auto-generated content for podcast titles, show notes, and transcripts. This comprehensive toolset enables podcasters to elevate audio quality through features such as EQ balancing and noise reduction, while automated trimming of filler words and silences improves the overall listening experience.

In June 2023, Buzzsprout Inc., a US-based podcast hosting and analytics company, partnered with Podium Inc. This partnership aims to integrate AI-powered tools for automatically generating show notes, transcripts, chapters, and optimized titles, enhancing podcast discoverability and listener engagement. Podium Inc. is a US-based customer engagement platform company offering tools for messaging, reviews, and AI-powered content services.

Major players in the show notes services market are Brandcasters Inc., RiversideFM Inc., Rev.com Inc., Descript Inc., Podbean Inc., Podcast Fast Track, Castos Inc., Podcastle.ai, Podfly Productions LLC, PodNotes, PodPaste, PodShaper, Pro Podcast Solutions LLC, Sweet Fish Media LLC, The Podcast Haven, Transistor, We Edit Podcasts, PodSqueeze, Podcast Magician, and Smooth Business Growth.

North America was the largest region in the show notes services market in 2024. The regions covered in show notes services report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the show notes services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the media sector, particularly in content production, broadcasting, and digital distribution. Higher duties on imported audiovisual equipment, editing software, and broadcast technology have increased production and operational costs for media companies. Film and television studios face added expenses for sourcing foreign-made cameras, lighting systems, and post-production tools, while news and broadcasting agencies are contending with inflated costs for transmission equipment and satellite services. Moreover, retaliatory tariffs in international markets are restricting the export of U.S.-produced media content, limiting global revenue potential. In response, media organizations are turning to domestic suppliers, expanding digital platforms, and investing in AI-driven content creation to streamline operations and preserve competitiveness in a volatile global trade environment.

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Show notes services refer to professional offerings that create detailed summaries, outlines, or written content accompanying audio or video programs, such as podcasts, webinars, or online shows. They provide listeners or viewers with key highlights, timestamps, links, and supplementary information, improving content accessibility, engagement, and discoverability. These services also enhance search engine optimization (SEO) and enable audiences to quickly understand the core messages of the show.

The key service types of show notes services are podcast show notes, webinar show notes, video show notes, event show notes, and others. Podcast show notes refer to professionally curated summaries and supporting content accompanying podcast episodes, providing key highlights, guest information, resources, and links to improve listener engagement and discoverability. These are deployed through manual, automated, and hybrid methods and serve enterprises of various sizes, including small and medium enterprises and large enterprises. These services are distributed via direct and third-party platform channels to end-users such as podcasters, content creators, businesses, educational institutions, and others.

The show notes services market includes revenues earned by entities through content writing, editing, proofreading, timestamping, formatting, keyword research, transcription, link insertion, and summarization. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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