PodcastOne shares spring podcast lineup
PodcastOne has added four new shows to its lineup this spring. The podcasts include a range of topics and notable celebrity or expert hosts. Continue Reading
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Infinite Dial Australia previewed (in Australia); full release set for next week
The Australia-specific version of The Infinite Dial, the industry’s benchmark consumer survey of listening, is set for release in a webinar Wednesday evening, May 8. A conference in Australia got a first look. A few key statistics shared here. Also the webinar registration link. Continue Reading
Sales veteran Sue McNamara takes EVP role at PodcastOne
Sue McNamara has joined PodcastOne as EVP Sales Eastern Division, the company announced today. She comes from Interep, CBS Corp., and US Total Traffic Network, and has been honored multiple times on Radio Ink’s Most Influential Women in Radio list and The American Registry’s list of the Top 1% of America’s Most Honored Professionals. Continue Reading
Peter I. Morris takes over CEO role at PodcastOne
Peter I. Morris, a media executive in digital, film, and television, has been named CEO of L.A.-based PodcastOne, filling a top role which had been empty for several months. In a pre-announcement conversation at the company’s Beverly Hills office, Founder and Chairman Norm Pattiz extolled Morris’ appointment to RAIN News. Continue Reading
Adam Carolla to stay at PodcastOne for five more years
Adam Carolla has extended his exclusive deal with PodcastOne. The popular podcaster has signed an agreement covering join production, distribution, marketing, and sales for his collection of podcasts through 2023. Continue Reading
The LadyGang pairs with PodcastOne for new female-driven network
The LadyGang podcast, which started on PodcastOne in 2015, is deepening its relationship with the Norm Pattiz-led platform, to create a network of female-driven programs. The deal is forged as a kind of celebration of the show’s 200th episode, and its success milestones which include a TV show. Continue Reading
PodcastOne gets nine new shows for Sportsnet
PodcastOne Sportsnet announced the addition of nine new podcasts to its lineup. Six of the shows come from the podcast network’s partners Pro Football Focus the Underdog Sports Network. Continue Reading
SCA CEO highlights 45 million downloads for PodcastOne in Australia
Australian broadcaster and entertainment company Southern Cross Austereo recently released its annual report. Although the financials did show a downturn, CEO Grant Blackley gave an interview delving into more details of the report’s bright spots. DAB and podcasting were among those highlights. Continue Reading
Show Shouts: Spit, The Oval Office Tapes, and First Degree
Show Shouts highlights noteworthy new and upcoming podcasts from across the vast and still-growing audio medium. Today we cover iHeartRadio’s collaboration with 23andMe, a project from Cadence13 and Blumhouse Television, and a close look at crime on PodcastOne. Continue Reading
Billy Freund joins PodcastOne as Co-COO
Veteran digital audio executive Billy Freund has joined PodcastOne as Co-COO, according to a news release sent by the L.A.-based podcast company. Freund steps into COO responsibilities alongside Greg Batusic, who operates in New York. Freund will work in the Beverly Hills headquarters. Continue Reading
PodcastOne announces employee bonuses
In a rare case of national politics reaching into the online audio industry, PodcastOne has announced distribution of $1,000 bonuses to all full-time employees. The company cites the newly passed tax bill which dramatically reduced the top-line corporate tax rate, and also a successful 2017. There might be another reason. Continue Reading
PodcastOne adds AP partnership for sports shows and news
PodcastOne SportsNet is partnering with AP to provide listeners with reports from athletic events. The partnership will kick off with coverage of the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. The deal promises real-time access to sports programming, and expands PodcastOne’s existing roster of shows centered on athletics and athletes. Continue Reading