Name: PODCAST DROP: Latest Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway
Start: 2026-10-02T13:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-02T14:00:00+01:00
Location: ALLi Podcast

News Summary: Beehiiv Adds Webinars and Metered Paywalls; Anthropic Settlement Reaches 91% Claim Rate

Beehiiv has been in the news again this past week. I want to report on the latest from the newsletter platform if for no other reason than an irresistible desire to say they have been busy little bees. A facility offering webinar capability will be of interest to some. But more interesting might be the so-called "metered paywall" capability. That's something many will be familiar with as readers, where you get a certain amount of content for free (say, three articles) before you have to pay to unlock more.

News Summary: Beehiiv Expands into Podcasts; Tolino Media Opens Audiobook Distribution to Indies

Newsletters have for many years now been the bread and butter of an author's way of connecting with their readers. But the choice of platform for our newsletters has grown greatly over that time, and I regularly find myself reporting the latest change made by one of those companies offering us platforms in a bid to win our loyalty.

News Podcast: Spotify Expands Audiobooks, Launches Recaps Feature, and beehiiv Adds New Tools for Authors

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on Spotify’s continued expansion into audiobooks, including new access across key Nordic markets and the rollout of its AI-powered “recaps” feature that helps listeners pick up where they left off. He outlines how Spotify is addressing copyright concerns around AI use and notes broader audio developments, including 11 Labs signing voice deals with major celebrities. Dan also looks at beehiiv’s move to position itself as a full-service platform for long-form creators, offering new website and analytics tools for authors who rely on newsletters.