Amazon.com, Inc. Acquires Wondery

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.

Audacy Acquires WO Streaming Assets from WideOrbit (to Operate as AmperWave)

October 20, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Audacy acquired an exclusive, perpetual license to WideOrbit’s digital audio streaming technology and the related assets and operations of WO Streaming, which Audacy will operate under the name AmperWave. The entire WO Streaming team joined Audacy as the company moves to control its streaming product roadmap and enhance consumer-facing streaming features for its audience and advertising partners.

Wonder Acquires Tastemade

March 12, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Wonder, the mealtime platform founded by Marc Lore, has acquired lifestyle and food-focused media company Tastemade. Financial terms were not disclosed by Wonder, though reports indicate the purchase price was about $90 million; Tastemade's founders will join Wonder in executive roles.

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.

Penguin Random House Acquires Wonderbly

June 4, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Penguin Random House has acquired Wonderbly, the London-based leader in personalized gift books. Wonderbly will operate independently within Penguin Random House under its existing leadership, with the acquisition intended to accelerate growth, expand reach and leverage Wonderbly's direct-to-consumer personalization capabilities.

Wondr Gaming Corp. Acquires JoyBox Media Inc.

October 22, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Wondr Gaming Corp. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all issued and outstanding common shares of JoyBox Media Inc., a media network and influencer marketing agency, in a transaction comprised of common shares of Wondr and cash payments tied to revenue milestones. The acquisition is intended to add viral content, influencer marketing and campaign capabilities to Wondr’s NFT, loyalty and media offerings and is expected to close around early November 2021 (closing later announced in March 2022).