Admin Product Update - April 2026

April Product Update

Read about our latest features and changes

WHAT’S NEW FOR AUDIENCE

Faster Access to Recently Played

Recently played content is now prominently displayed on the My Library landing page, making it easier for users to quickly jump back into what they were playing without needing to navigate through menus.

Coming Soon: Discover Related Episodes

We’re making it easier for your audience to dig deeper without breaking their flow. Users will be able to explore similar episodes directly from the player or episode page, helping them expand their knowledge and stay focused on relevant content.

Coming Soon: Smarter Content Discovery

Make it easier for your audience to both go deeper and explore more. Upcoming Browse improvements will surface content based on what users have engaged with, while also introducing new and relevant topics to expand their knowledge and keep them engaged.

ICYMI: Featuring Content on Browse

The Browse screen is the front door to your program and you decide what takes priority. With featured episodes now highlighted on Browse, you can intentionally shape what your audience sees first, ensuring key messages, initiatives, and priorities are front and center.

Use this space strategically to guide attention, reinforce what matters most, and align your audience from the moment they open the app.

WHAT’S NEW FOR ADMINS

Program Value Assessment

Over the next quarter, you’ll receive a comprehensive review of your program, designed to help you better understand performance and impact across your audience. Each assessment provides a deep dive into your audience engagement trends, sentiment, and overall ROI.

These assessments are designed to support conversations with your peers, making it easier to share the impact of your program with important stakeholders.

Access Control Safeguards

We’ve introduced an optional configuration designed for teams who rely on access control as part of their content governance strategy. When enabled, the platform prompts admins to apply access controls before saving a show, helping ensure the right content reaches the right audience. Admins can easily override this prompt when content should be available to the entire audience.

To enable this feature, contact [e-mail].

 

Coming Soon: Next-Generation Content Creation

We’re working to create an “easy button” for content creation – helping you turn existing materials into high-quality podcast episodes in minutes. Currently in development from uStudio Labs, this experience transforms PDFs, presentations, training materials, blogs, websites, and more into engaging audio.

Choose the format that fits your goals, from full narration to concise summaries to more dynamic, expository episodes. Create a single host or a two-host conversation, then customize voice and delivery with control over tone, personality, inflection, and even accent. You can also ground your host with background knowledge to ensure the content reflects the right context and expertise.

When you need to make changes, you’re always in control. Edit the script at any time and hear updates instantly.

Interested in early access? Contact [e-mail] to join the early testing program.

ICYMI: Analytics in the Content Area

Content creators can now find analytics filtered to the content they care about most about directly within the content area of the uStudio Management Console. These insights are easier to access and focused on the content they manage, making it faster to understand performance without leaving the content experience.

Track metrics like minutes played, total plays, plays by application, followers, and episode-level consumption, all with flexible date ranges. Program- and user-level analytics remain available in the main dashboard in the Administration section for broader analysis.

Office Hours

Join us every Friday for 1:1 Office Hours. This is your dedicated time to connect with our team, get answers, and think strategically about your program.

You can use this time to increase adoption, explore AI capabilities, better understand your analytics, or refine your content strategy. We’ll meet you where you are and focus on what matters most.

If you’re ready to take your program to the next level, book a time here.

TIPS & TRICKS

Make Feedback Actionable

Through the feedback feature in the app, your audience is constantly sharing what they’re learning, how content is landing, and what they want to see next. It’s a wealth of insight that can help you refine and evolve your program.

Review feedback regularly to identify trends, spot gaps, and understand what’s resonating. Looking at overall sentiment, not just individual comments, can help you make more informed decisions about your content.