
BBC podcast outpaces Lineker's Netflix show in World Cup digital battle
Early figures suggest the BBC's Football Daily is drawing bigger audio and video numbers than Gary Lineker's Netflix-backed daily tournament show.
Marcus Bell 4 min read
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Early figures suggest the BBC's Football Daily is drawing bigger audio and video numbers than Gary Lineker's Netflix-backed daily tournament show.

The streamer is bolting three more star-driven titles onto its exclusive video podcast deal with iHeartMedia, deepening a push to make podcasts mainstream streaming content.

A distribution pact bringing Spotify Studios and Ringer video shows to Netflix marks the clearest sign yet that the podcast and television businesses are converging.

The audio group has extended Scott Aukerman's long-running improv comedy podcast through its 20th season, keeping a cornerstone title within its expanding comedy network.