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Exploring the stories, trends, and insights shaping the world of recognition and accolades.
Welcome to Recognized: a new publication exploring the systems, stories, and strategies behind awards and recognition.
I wanted to take a moment in this first issue of recognized to honor the lasting impact of Todd Cochrane on the podcasting world.
Todd Cochrane, the founder of Blubrry and creator of PodcastAwards.com passed away on September 8, 2025, after spending time with family on the West Coast. His passing was announced shortly thereafter by Blubrry via PR Newswire and Podnews.
Todd’s influence stretched far beyond his own ventures. Many credit him with helping establish the early standards, tools, and recognition systems that turned podcasting from a creative experiment into an industry. His fingerprints can be found across the ecosystem from monetization and measurement practices to community-led recognition through the People’s Choice Podcast Awards.
The PodcastAwards.com...
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