Webby podcast winners: Stitcher and Wondery score multiples
The Webby Awards were released this week, and the focus here is the Podcasts category. Scripps and Wondery each won a handful. Continue Reading
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Wondery launches “Sports Wars” in the “Business Wars” mold
Wondery has announced the launch of Sports Wars, a podcast modeled on the company’s successful Business Wars franchise. Two episodes have dropped to kick off the first series: “Favre vs. Rodgers.” The new show sticks to the established Business Wars formula. Continue Reading
Wondery to partner with UMG for music in podcasts
Podcast group Wondery has entered a partnership with the Universal Music Group label. Under the terms of their agreement, Wondery will receive access to the major’s music catalog and will be able to use works from its artists and labels in new shows. Continue Reading
Cadence13 and Wondery (also) win Fast Company innovation awards
Yesterday we noted that Gimlet Media appeared on Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” list, Advertising category. Today we notice that Cadence13 and Wondery are also honored, in the Media category. Continue Reading
Seven podcast networks to share updates during Winter Podcast Upfront
This month, several podcast companies will unveil their latest show and talent rosters at the Winter Podcast Upfront, scheduled for February 20 at the headquarters of the United Talent Agency. The Beverly Hills event will offer advertisers, agencies, and media a look at the most recent partnerships and developments for seven podcast networks. Continue Reading
Quick Hits: Interviews from Wondery and Audiomack. Also beware big-spending birds.
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: From mixtapes to streaming at Audiomack. Wondery CEO interview. Parrot racks up Amazon orders on owners’ Echo. Continue Reading
Reporting and investigations in Podtrac’s most-downloaded new podcasts of 2018
Podtrac shares monthly updates about top-performing podcasts and podcast publishers. Now, the analytics company has taken a broader view and shared its list of the top new shows of 2018. The chart is based on average U.S. downloads per episode across all listening devices. Continue Reading
Mark Ramsey / Wondery launch new “inside” podcast with Coca Cola, all revenue to charity
Radio Consultant and podcast producer Mark Ramsey has created another “Inside” podcast — People Like Us: Inside Philadelphia — distributed by Wondery and sponsored by Coca Cola. All revenue from the show, which documents the making of the Tom Hanks movie about living with HIV, will be donated to an HIV/AIDS non-profit. Continue Reading
Wondery adds daily business podcast to its programming
Wondery has added a daily podcast to its roster. Business Wars Daily is a new show from David Brown, a veteran broadcaster who also hosts Business Wars and previously hosted Marketplace. Continue Reading
Wondery lands ad inventory partnerships for Canada, Australia
Wondery is making ad partnerships in multiple markets. Along with announcing a deal with DAX in the UK, the podcast host has also inked agreements with two new partners to sell its ad inventory in Canada and in Australia. Continue Reading
Wondery teams with DAX as UK ad sales partner
Podcast network Wondery announced that it has chosen DAX for its UK ad sales partner. Under the terms of the agreement, Wondery will sell its inventory through DAX, making it available to UK advertisers. Continue Reading
Wondery lands a $5 million funding round
Podcast network Wondery has secured a $5 million funding round. The money will go toward expanding its podcast lineup and make new hires. Greycroft, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, and Shari Redstone’s Advancit Capital led the round. Continue Reading