Podcast

Podcasting

Podcasts are audio/video programs that are available for streaming or download on the internet. They cover a wide range of topics, from news and education to entertainment and storytelling. What makes podcasts unique is their accessibility and convenience.
Listeners can tune in to podcasts anytime, anywhere, using their smartphones, tablets, or computers.

Podcasts have become an essential tool for businesses, including pharmaceutical companies, in the digital age. They offer a unique platform to engage with target audiences, such as healthcare professionals (HCPs), in a personalized and convenient manner. As podcasts continue to grow in popularity in the Arab world, there is a significant opportunity for pharmaceutical companies to leverage this medium effectively in marketing their medications.

Podcasting in GCC
According to data, there are 1.3 million regular podcast listeners in the UAE alone, with listeners ranking ahead of non-MENA listeners in terms of trust in podcasts.
In Saudi Arabia, there are 5.1 million regular listeners, with one in four women listening to podcasts weekly.

The UAE is on par with the UK and catching up to the USA in terms of listenership.