Spotify Acquires Podsights and Chartable

Spotify Acquires Podz to Boost Podcast Discovery

June 17, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Spotify has acquired Podz, a small podcast discovery startup that uses machine learning to generate short preview clips from podcast episodes. Spotify plans to integrate Podz’s technology into its platform to improve podcast discovery for listeners and help creators get discovered, with elements of the work expected to appear before the end of the year.

Amazon Music Acquires podcast hosting and monetization platform ART19

June 24, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Amazon Music has acquired ART19, a podcast hosting and ad-monetization platform, for an undisclosed sum. The purchase gives Amazon hosting, ad-insertion and ad-marketplace capabilities to complement its content (such as Wondery) and bolster podcast advertising, measurement and distribution.

Podimo Acquires Podads

October 3, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Podimo has acquired Podads, one of Denmark's leading podcast agencies and advertising platforms. Podads will continue to operate independently under CEO and co-founder Anne-Kathrine Pommergaard as Podimo strengthens its hybrid subscription-and-advertising model to expand creator revenue opportunities and boost podcast advertising in Denmark.

Global Acquires Captivate Podcast Hosting Platform

December 20, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Global, the UK media and entertainment group, has acquired podcast hosting, analytics and monetization platform Captivate. The Captivate platform and its founders will be integrated into Global's Global Player and DAX ad stack to expand distribution and monetization options for podcasters.

iHeartMedia Acquires Voxnest

October 23, 2020

Media & Entertainment

iHeartMedia has agreed to acquire Voxnest, a podcast technology company that provides analytics, enterprise publishing tools, programmatic integration and targeted ad-serving. The acquisition adds advanced podcast ad-tech capabilities (dynamic ad insertion, programmatic buying, analytics) to iHeartMedia’s platform to expand monetization across its podcast inventory and the wider podcast marketplace.

Spotify Acquires Betty Labs (Locker Room)

March 30, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Spotify has acquired Betty Labs, the creator of live audio app Locker Room, to accelerate its entry into live audio and build a broader live and on‑demand audio experience across sports, music and culture. Terms were not disclosed; Spotify plans to evolve Locker Room into an expanded live audio product for creators and listeners on its platform.