In the Q1 earnings report from Cumulus Media, digital and podcasting took starring roles even as Covid-19 damaged quarterly results for the company as a whole. The Westwood One Podcast Network is part of Cumulus. CEO Mary Berner defines the business as “audio-first media company.” Digital is driving growth. Podcasts are soaring. Continue Reading
In last week’s Q3 earnings call for Cumulus Media, one of the largest radio groups in the U.S., CEO Mary Berner laid out the growth of her digital business. One interesting fact: The podcast network serves 70-million monthly downloads, probably making it one of the biggest podcast publishers. Continue Reading
Podcasting played a starring role in the Q2 earnings call from Cumulus Media, as CEO Mary Berner predicted $10-million in 2018 revenue for the Westwood One Podcast Network. “Podcast listenership growth continues to outpace expectations,” she said. Continue Reading