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25/6/2025
Podcast market in 2025: trends, audiences and KPIs for brands
The children's podcast sector has grown from an independent project to one that's starting to attract big and small brands alike.In fact, we touch on the interest for brands in our article Podcast and children's brands. Nevertheless, we know that companies are struggling to determine one thing: How to enter this market?
The Calliopé team has been looking into the matter, and we thought that some examples of companies that have already taken the plunge might help you see things more clearly.
The children's podcast may seem like a niche sector, but it's much richer than you might think - in other words, it has several niches within the niche.
Joli Bump's "New Chapter" podcast is a fine example of this niche: the clothing brand for mothers-to-be offers maternity essentials and a range of new products.
The Joli Bump podcast helps to humanize the brand, since Marie Boyer-Aubert, the brand's creator, is also the presenter, and the testimonials from the women they meet make the brand more relevant to its mission.
Calmosine's "La Parent'Aise" podcast is designed to answer questions that young parents may have and to provide them with expert advice:
This podcast is an excellent way for Calmosine to reinforce its expertise and justify its status as a specialist in herbal products for families.
Obaïbi's mission is to help parents and their children grow up with confidence. The brand offers further proof of this.
This podcast was co-created with the experts from parenting magazine Bubble, and is an excellent way for the Obaïdi brand to assert its authority and demonstrate its expertise in educating young parents about their first times with baby.
There's obviously a place for brands in the children's podcast market, but what's interesting is how some brands have taken certain statistics at face value: for example, in the study below, we discover that these podcasts are most listened to after 5pm and until 10pm.
Extremely special, Gimlet Media's "Chompers" podcast was co-created with Crest Kids and Oral B.It's very special in that it relies on Alexa technology to accompany children, on a daily basis, as they brush their teeth.It's smart, given that adoption of smart speakers is approaching 45 million people in the USA alone.Available on all platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the Alexa version includes additional features.Unfortunately for Gimlet Media and its partners, Amazon's rules limit the mention of these partnerships on the Alexa podcast itself.
The originality of this podcast makes it unique. It's extremely well thought-out on the part of Gimlet Media and its partners to be present in the bathroom of potential customers on a daily basis. The podcast straddles the boundary between audio content, branded content and advertising, although the limitations of advertising on Alexa can undermine all the branding work done.
Other brands have based their podcasts on studies of family podcasts: here, for example, we learn that 49% of podcasts are listened to because they are fun and entertaining, and 33% because the content is educational.
Aimed at 6-12 year-olds, the podcast "Une petite souris à l'Opéra" is a first for children's podcasts in France, consisting of 6 ten-minute episodes broadcast weekly on all streaming platforms such as :
It tells the story of Lucie, a little mouse who dreams of becoming a dancer, with the aim of educating children about art, raising awareness and promoting French heritage.
This podcast was recorded at the Palais Garnier. It's also an excellent way for Jacadi to associate itself with art (dance, costumes, the legendary venue).
A monthly podcast for parents. A way to talk about the world's fashion secrets, retail and sustainable style.
An inspirational podcast highlighting "imperfect moms" where moms share their stories, their tantrums without judgment.
A podcast hosted by Laure, Clara, Marion and their partners about pregnancy (the cravings, the baby kicks and the occasional meltdown). An entertaining way to educate.
This podcast was created by Sandra Zeller, creator of the Ilado jewelry brand. A podcast to be taken as a guide to the realm of expectant mothers.
This podcast is dedicated to the family. It features fascinating conversations with inspiring, modern moms on topics such as pregnancy, childbirth, life as a mom and parent.
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