Threads leans even further into podcasts with transcripts, analytics and more

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What happened

Meta is making the platform even better for podcast promotion.

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  • Reported by Engadget and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 UTC.

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  1. Threads leans even further into podcasts with transcripts, analytics and more

  2. Threads’ new features let podcasters promote shows and reach listeners

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