Podcast: A Name That StuckHow one journalist accidentally named an entire medium.

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Iconic Names Explained

The term 'podcast' is so common we rarely think about its origin. It was coined in 2004 as a blend of 'iPod' and 'broadcast', tying the new medium to Apple's dominant music player. This single name, born from a popular product, defined an entire industry, showing the immense power of branding by association.