Audacy has announced a new leadership team at Pineapple Street Studios. Bari Finkel and Je-Anne Berry have been promoted to Co-Heads of the podcast studio, reporting to Jenna Weiss-Berman, Audacy’s Executive Vice President of Podcasts. Max Linsky, Co-Founder of Pineapple Street, will take on the role of Senior Podcast Strategist for Audacy’s podcast division.
Finkel, who joined Pineapple Street in 2016, has been instrumental in creating TV/film companion series podcasts. Berry, who joined the studio in 2020, has expanded partnerships with notable brands. Linsky has executive produced acclaimed shows and will now focus on podcast strategy and advising the new leadership team.
“I’m thrilled about what’s to come for Pineapple,” said Weiss-Berman. “Bari and Je-Anne have proven again and again over the years that they are creative, driven leaders and the studio will flourish under their direction. I can’t wait to work with them in this new way.”
“We are incredibly proud of Pineapple and thrilled to step into our new positions. Through our respective roles and the many different shows and partners we’ve worked with, we’ve had incredible experiences at Audacy, making phenomenal podcasts with the most passionate teams,” said Berry and Finkel. “Being able to partner with each other to build on what Max and Jenna founded is a real honor and we can’t wait for people to see and hear Pineapple’s upcoming work.”
