Midroll Media’s podcast networks share new show announcements
Midroll Media’s podcast networks have shared their new show lineups. Earwolf, Stitcher, and Stitcher Premium are each expanding their programming. Continue Reading
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Freakonomics Radio moving to Stitcher for existing and new productions
One of the most successful audio titles, Freakonomics Radio, is moving to Stitcher this summer, according to an announcement sent out this morning by Midroll Media, which controls Stitcher. Both Midroll and Stitcher are owned by E.W. Scripps. There’s an interesting strategy for show archives. Continue Reading
Midroll Media posted $5 million in Q4 podcast revenue
E.W. Scripps hosted its earnings conference call for Q4 2017, and the discussion included details about the Midroll Media podcasting company. Midroll generated $5 million out of the $53 million in total revenue from Scripps’ National Media group. Continue Reading
Midroll Media predicts podcasting will replace talk radio and satellite, and other predictions
Podcasting content and advertising company Midroll Media has post a top-of-the-year round-up of its business, and predictions for podcasting as a whole. One of those predictions is exceptionally bold. Also, is 2018 the year when podcasting is measured by listens instead of downloads? Continue Reading
Scripps reshapes for the 21st century: cutbacks coming; radio laid off too
The venerable E.W. Scripps Company, a multimedia national player in newspapers, radio, television, and digital media, has announced a tectonic and identity-changing restructure plan. As with many corporate reinventions, headcount will be reduced over 12-18 months, costs will be lowered, technology will be centralized, resources will be optimized across divisions. And radio will be ditched entirely. Continue Reading
Branded burst from Midroll: four new podcasts
Midroll Brand Studio, a division of podcast content and advertising company Midroll Media, announced the start of four new shows, each with presenting sponsors. Three brand sponsors are mentioned in the announcement: ZipRecruiter, Squarespace, and Carbonite. Continue Reading
Scripps posts a loss in Q3, but Midroll and digital properties show promise
E.W. Scripps hosted its earnings call for the third quarter of 2017, which included updates for podcasting business Midroll Media. The media company posted revenue of $216 million, down from $233 million in the year-ago period. Digital revenue, which includes Midroll, was up 13.3% to $17.8 million. Continue Reading
Midroll Media shares fall podcast lineup, adds two partnerships
Midroll Media announced new developments in partnerships and in its programming lineup. The podcasting company is now representing ad sales for the NFL’s current League podcasts and will partner with Vox Media for its upcoming daily news show. Continue Reading
Scripps announces promotions for several executives
E.W. Scripps had some shake-ups within its top leadership this month. Adam Symson took on the role of president and CEO on August 8. Since stepping into that CEO position, Symson has made some additional changes to Scripps’ executive team. Continue Reading
Midroll Media adds seven shows to Earwolf comedy network
Midroll Media announced the addition of seven new podcasts to its Earwolf comedy network. The new programming covers a wide breadth of styles and formats. The announcement also serves to mark the 500th episode of Comedy Bang! Bang!, the network’s flagship podcast hosted by comedian Scott Aukerman. Continue Reading
Midroll Media brings on three new hires
Podcast company Midroll Media announced three new additions to its team. “As we grow Midroll’s role as the leader in all parts of the podcast ecosystem — including content creation, monetization and distribution — we continue to build out a world-class leadership team,” Midroll CEO Erik Diehn said. Continue Reading
Midroll-owned Stitcher starts new network of ad-supported original podcasts
Venerable podcast listening app today announced an expansion into original programming, and the creation of a network of shows. The new shows are ad-supported, branching off from an existing portfolio of 50 Stitcher-original programs in a subscription service. Continue Reading