Continuing its mission of “democratizing creation for podcasters of all experience levels,” Anchor rolls out Smart Background Music to provide podcasters with "100 beautiful, podcast-ready background tracks" that can be used for free with no commercial restrictions.

Anchor introduces new feature Cohosts, which helps you find a cohost for the next episode of your podcast. 

Skype announces a new feature in Skype for Content Creators, which lets digital broadcasters, streamers, and bloggers record videos, podcasts, and live streaming calls without having to invest in expensive studio equipment.

Atlantic announces a new podcast initiative, which features the company investing in a full-time podcast production team and building a state-of-the-art podcast studio in New York at its headquarters. 

Anchor 3.0 brings a re-imaged mobile app and a new web dashboard equipped with new features that make podcasting easier and faster than ever. The redesigned mobile app also offers a wide range of distribution options and free hosting services.