PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) and Vanderpump Rules Star Tom Schwartz Launch Detox Retox Podcast in Exclusive Multiyear Deal
PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) has expanded its network with four new podcast additions, bringing its total show count to 203. The company announced exclusive partnerships with reality star Tom Schwartz's 'Detox Retox,' YouTuber Toni Bryanne, content creators Becca Bastos and Tucker Reynolds' 'Content Factory,' and acquired 'Mint Arrow Messages' from Corinne Stokoe.
The expansion strengthens PodcastOne's presence in society, culture, comedy, and self-help genres. The network has achieved 3.9 billion total downloads and reaches over 1 billion monthly impressions across platforms including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio. President Kit Gray emphasized the company's strategic focus on YouTube as the leading platform for podcast consumption and discoverability.
PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) ha ampliato la sua rete con quattro nuovi podcast, portando il totale a 203 programmi. L'azienda ha annunciato partnership esclusive con la star del reality Tom Schwartz per 'Detox Retox', la YouTuber Toni Bryanne, i content creator Becca Bastos e Tucker Reynolds con 'Content Factory', e l'acquisizione di 'Mint Arrow Messages' da Corinne Stokoe.
Questa espansione rafforza la presenza di PodcastOne nei generi società, cultura, commedia e self-help. La rete ha raggiunto un totale di 3,9 miliardi di download e oltre 1 miliardo di impression mensili su piattaforme come YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts e iHeartRadio. Il presidente Kit Gray ha sottolineato il focus strategico dell’azienda su YouTube come piattaforma principale per il consumo e la scoperta dei podcast.
PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) ha ampliado su red con cuatro nuevos podcasts, alcanzando un total de 203 programas. La compañía anunció asociaciones exclusivas con la estrella de reality Tom Schwartz para 'Detox Retox', la YouTuber Toni Bryanne, los creadores de contenido Becca Bastos y Tucker Reynolds con 'Content Factory', y la adquisición de 'Mint Arrow Messages' de Corinne Stokoe.
Esta expansión fortalece la presencia de PodcastOne en los géneros de sociedad, cultura, comedia y autoayuda. La red ha logrado un total de 3,9 mil millones de descargas y más de 1 mil millones de impresiones mensuales en plataformas como YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts e iHeartRadio. El presidente Kit Gray destacó el enfoque estratégico de la compañía en YouTube como la plataforma principal para el consumo y descubrimiento de podcasts.
PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC)는 네트워크를 네 개의 새로운 팟캐스트로 확장하여 총 203개의 쇼를 보유하게 되었습니다. 회사는 리얼리티 스타 톰 슈워츠의 'Detox Retox', 유튜버 토니 브라이언, 콘텐츠 크리에이터 베카 바스토스와 터커 레이놀즈의 'Content Factory', 그리고 코린 스톡오의 'Mint Arrow Messages'를 독점 파트너십 및 인수했다고 발표했습니다.
이번 확장은 PodcastOne의 사회, 문화, 코미디, 자기계발 장르에서의 입지를 강화합니다. 네트워크는 총 39억 다운로드를 기록했으며 YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio 등 플랫폼에서 월간 10억 건 이상의 노출을 달성했습니다. 사장 킷 그레이는 팟캐스트 소비와 발견을 위한 주요 플랫폼으로서 YouTube에 대한 회사의 전략적 집중을 강조했습니다.
PodcastOne (NASDAQ : PODC) a élargi son réseau avec quatre nouveaux podcasts, portant son total à 203 émissions. La société a annoncé des partenariats exclusifs avec la star de télé-réalité Tom Schwartz pour 'Detox Retox', la YouTubeuse Toni Bryanne, les créateurs de contenu Becca Bastos et Tucker Reynolds avec 'Content Factory', ainsi que l'acquisition de 'Mint Arrow Messages' de Corinne Stokoe.
Cette expansion renforce la présence de PodcastOne dans les genres société, culture, comédie et développement personnel. Le réseau a atteint un total de 3,9 milliards de téléchargements et plus de 1 milliard d’impressions mensuelles sur des plateformes telles que YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts et iHeartRadio. Le président Kit Gray a souligné l’orientation stratégique de l’entreprise vers YouTube comme plateforme principale pour la consommation et la découverte des podcasts.
PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) hat sein Netzwerk um vier neue Podcasts erweitert und kommt nun auf insgesamt 203 Sendungen. Das Unternehmen gab exklusive Partnerschaften mit dem Reality-Star Tom Schwartz für 'Detox Retox', der YouTuberin Toni Bryanne, den Content-Erstellern Becca Bastos und Tucker Reynolds mit 'Content Factory' sowie die Übernahme von 'Mint Arrow Messages' von Corinne Stokoe bekannt.
Diese Erweiterung stärkt PodcastOnes Präsenz in den Bereichen Gesellschaft, Kultur, Comedy und Selbsthilfe. Das Netzwerk hat insgesamt 3,9 Milliarden Downloads erreicht und verzeichnet über 1 Milliarde monatliche Impressionen auf Plattformen wie YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts und iHeartRadio. Präsident Kit Gray betonte den strategischen Fokus des Unternehmens auf YouTube als führende Plattform für Podcast-Konsum und -Entdeckung.
- Network expansion to 203 shows strengthens content portfolio
- Significant reach with 3.9 billion total downloads
- Strong distribution network with 1 billion monthly impressions
- Strategic focus on YouTube as leading podcast platform
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Insights
PodcastOne's strategic expansion with four personality-driven shows leverages social media following but represents incremental rather than transformative growth.
PodcastOne's announcement showcases a calculated content acquisition strategy, adding four personality-driven podcasts to reach 203 total shows in their network. This approach of recruiting established personalities with nearly 10 million combined followers aims to convert existing fanbases into podcast listeners - a common but effective tactic in digital media.
The company's explicit acknowledgment that "YouTube is now the leading platform for podcast consumption" reveals an important strategic pivot. By embracing YouTube integration rather than fighting against changing consumption patterns, PodcastOne demonstrates appropriate adaptation to market evolution where video podcasting continues gaining prominence.
The dual growth approach - launching original shows with personalities like Vanderpump Rules' Tom Schwartz while acquiring existing properties like "Mint Arrow Messages" - represents standard industry practice for content portfolio expansion. Their targeting of society/culture, comedy, and self-help genres aligns with popular podcast categories that typically attract advertiser interest.
PodcastOne reports 3.9 billion total downloads and 1 billion monthly impressions across distribution channels, providing scale metrics important for advertising sales. However, the announcement lacks financial details regarding these content deals or their projected revenue impact.
This content expansion reflects normal business operations for a podcast network. While necessary for maintaining competitive position, these four additions represent approximately 2% growth to their existing catalog - an incremental rather than transformative expansion that fits within expected business development activities.
Network Rises to 203 Total Podcasts with Addition of 4 New Shows with Host Combined Social Following of Nearly 10 Million
LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC), a leading publisher and podcast sales network, announced today the launch of new weekly podcasts from reality star Tom Schwartz, popular YouTuber Toni Bryanne, content creators Becca Bastos and Tucker Reynolds, and the acquisition of Mint Arrow Messages from blogger and content creator Corinne Stokoe. Exclusive to PodcastOne, these podcasts additions bring PodcastOne’s network showcount to 203 and grow PodcastOne’s reach in key genres of society and culture, comedy and self-help.
"Podcasting is evolving, and YouTube is now the leading platform for podcast consumption and discoverability,” said Kit Gray, President and Co-Founder of PodcastOne. “We are embracing this shift by helping our hosts expand beyond audio and launching and acquiring podcasts shows from popular YouTubers, social media influencers and television personalities with engaged fans. In partnering with PodcastOne, we can amplify the voices of these compelling creators, helping them build deeper connections with listeners and advertisers. We are excited to welcome these new shows to our network, each one hosted by dynamic talent offering fresh perspectives in the podcasting space.”
Debuting April 22, 2025, with ex-wife and former Vanderpump Rules co-star Katie Maloney as his first guest, Detox Retox with Tom Schwartz is your weekly dose of mindfulness and mischief. One week dive into wellness, self-improvement, and balance — the next, indulge in life’s pleasures like great food, travel, and a little chaos. With fun guests and real talk, it’s all about finding harmony in the contrast.
The Toni Bryanne TV podcast is where deep dives meet pop culture and think pieces spark conversation. Hosted by Bryanne, this podcast expands on the discussions from her viral YouTube channel, offering insightful commentary on breaking news, celebrity culture, and the narratives shaping the Black community. With a mix of sharp analysis, thought-provoking storytelling, and unfiltered opinions, Toni challenges perspectives and highlights voices that deserve to be heard.
Content Factory hosted by comedians and TikTok influencers, Becca Bastos and Tucker Reynolds is a wildly entertaining podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the least corporate job in America: being a Social Media Influencer. Bastos and Reynolds delve into the chaotic world of content creation with the drama, humor, and tea that can only be spilled in the break room of a really serious office, probably.
Launched in 2019, Mint Arrow Messages is a podcast from blogger and content creator Corrine Stokoe who's best known for her popular fashion and deals blog Mint Arrow. In Mint Arrow Messages Stokoe chats with influencers you know and love about the REAL grit that made them who they are, the hidden stories of struggle, challenge and triumph sharing their stories in hopes to create more awareness, compassion, kindness and understanding in a world that's starving for more goodness.
PodcastOne’s full roster of top ranked podcasts includes programming across top genres such as news, comedy, true crime, sports and society and culture and includes shows such as The Jordan Harbinger Show, Karma and Chaos, The Adam Carolla Show, Stassi, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, LadyGang, Gals on the Go, The Prosecutors, Court Junkie, Cold Case Files, I Survived, and Varnamtown. PodcastOne shows are available through PodcastOne, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeart, Amazon and wherever podcasts are heard.
About PodcastOne
PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) is a leading podcast platform that provides creators and advertisers with a comprehensive 360-degree solution in sales, marketing, public relations, production, and distribution. PodcastOne has surpassed 3.9 billion total downloads with a community of 200 top podcasters, including Adam Carolla, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Jordan Harbinger, LadyGang, A&E's Cold Case Files, and Varnamtown. PodcastOne has built a distribution network reaching over 1 billion monthly impressions across all channels, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio. PodcastOne is also the parent company of PodcastOne Pro which offers fully customizable production packages for brands, professionals, or hobbyists. For more information, visit www.podcastone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X at @podcastone.
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