Podcasts are getting their own Oscars—but will it be a hit with young consumers?

Podcasts are getting their own Oscars—but will it be a hit with young consumers? The newly formed Podcast Academy, a membership-driven nonprofit organization that will “elevate awareness and excitement” for the industry, has plans to host the Golden Mics, an awards program that many are already calling “the Oscars of podcasting.” Some are skeptical about the formation of the Academy and its awards program, and though young listeners are fueling the podcast economy, more than half say they don’t actually watch award shows. (Vulture)