“Launching in France is the natural next step for Acast – it’s a market where the appetite for podcasting from a creator, listener and advertising point of view is starting to explode,” Acast CEO Ross Adams said. “We have big plans – global expansion is a real focus for Acast in 2019 and beyond, as well as working with content in as many different languages as possible. Yann’s rich experience and love for audio means he is the perfect person to take us into such an important market for Acast.”
“France is a dynamic market that has historically been known for its high radio consumption,” said Thébault. “The podcast market is now booming and represents a real growth opportunity for Acast. With our ability to address every need of both independent podcasters and publishers – including hosting, distribution, marketing, measurement and monetisation – we are able to bring innovative and tailored solutions for podcasters, advertisers and listeners.”