Entercom Hires Showtime Exec.
Entercom has named Brian Swarth to the newly created position of Head of Marketing, Podcasts. Swarth is the former Showtime Networks SVP/ Digital Media & Marketing.
Libsyn Buying AdvertiseCast
On Wednesday morning hosting platform Libsyn announced it's purchasing podcast advertising company AdvertiseCast for up to $30 million. Libsyn also announced it has raised another $25 million to help fund this deal and future acquisitions.
Advice From Chelsea Handler
Dear Chelsea is a new iHeartRadio Original Podcast hosted by comedian, author and television host Chelsea Handler. The program will give listeners the opportunity to submit questions about life and get candid answers.
Closer Look At Media Borne Agencies
Borrell's Local Marketing Trends podcast has kicked off a three part series on the viability of digital agencies. Gordon Borrell and Corey Elliott look at flops, triumphs and the future of digital agencies.
Post Apocalyptic Podcast
'Aftershock' is the new scripted podcast from Nomadic Engine and Salmira Productions. It takes place in the wake of the largest earthquake in U.S. History that has left LA in ruins and a just appeared island off the coast.
ABC News Launches Season 2 of Popular Podcast
Have You Seen This Man? This question is once again posed as ABC News launches the second season of its podcast, which takes listeners along for the real-time global search by the U.S. Marshals for scammer John Ruffo, currently on their “15 Most Wanted” list.
Opioid Podcast Updated
Lemonada has brought back 'Last Day Revisited: The Opioid Crisis' with updated information from previous guests and fans. A companion podcast, 'Good Grief' is also available.
A One-Year Special Event
iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s The Black Effect Podcast Network will celebrate their one-year anniversary with a special event on October 7th at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta.
SiriusXM Signs Ashley Flowers
Audiochuck and its founder Ashley Flowers have signed a new deal with SiriusXM giving the Satellite company exclusivity to ad sales for Crime Junkie, Anatomy of a Murder, CounterClock, and Park Predators. AdLarge will continue to rep Audiochuck through the end of the year.
Samsung to Carry Audacy Podcasts
Audacy and Samsung have announced a content distribution partnership that will make Audacy’s entire podcast library available on Samsung platforms.
