“The timing is finally right,” said Agovino, who has known PodcastOne founder and CEO Norm Pattiz for years. “I have long-admired Norm’s leadership style and success in all endeavors. Norm has spearheaded the reinvention of audio technology and entertainment, and I am excited to join forces with someone for whom I have so much respect, and with a company so well positioned to lead in the on-demand audio space.”
Agovino was President of Katz Radio until 1999. He moved to Clear Channel where he was President and COO of Radio Sales. Mike Agovino co-founded Triton Digital, a technology company which provides audience ratings and technology platforms for the online audio industry.
Norm Pattiz appreciates Agovino’s experience and scope: “Mike has been a pioneer in the audio industry and brings a unique global perspective of the digital audio business to PodcastOne. He shares our vision that on-demand premium content is a key driver in the future of audio.”
PodcastOne has created news with a series of announcements over the past three months:
- A partnership with Associated Press to create real-time injection of news bulletins
- Dana Senit hired as regional sales manager
- PodcastOne enters the Hispanic market with the signing of Eddie “Piolin” Sotelo to exclusive podcast