PodcastOne (PODC) Sets Network Launch of Gen Z Fave Pop Apologists Podcast
PodcastOne (PODC) has acquired exclusive sales and distribution rights to Pop Apologists, an Apple Chart-topping pop culture podcast. The show, launched in 2020 by hosts Lauren and Chanler, has accumulated millions of downloads across 210 episodes, featuring celebrity guests and discussions on pop culture trends. Pop Apologists becomes the 48th show added to PodcastOne's network in 2024, joining their roster of top-ranked podcasts that generates over 2.1 billion downloads annually with a community of 250 podcasters.
PodcastOne (PODC) ha acquisito i diritti esclusivi di vendita e distribuzione per Pop Apologists, un podcast di cultura pop che ha raggiunto le vette delle classifiche di Apple. Lo show, lanciato nel 2020 dagli host Lauren e Chanler, ha accumulato milioni di download in 210 episodi, con ospiti famosi e discussioni sulle tendenze della cultura pop. Pop Apologists diventa il 48° programma aggiunto alla rete di PodcastOne nel 2024, unendosi al loro elenco di podcast di prima classe che generano oltre 2,1 miliardi di download all'anno con una comunità di 250 podcaster.
PodcastOne (PODC) ha adquirido los derechos exclusivos de ventas y distribución para Pop Apologists, un podcast de cultura pop que ha alcanzado las listas de éxitos de Apple. El programa, lanzado en 2020 por los anfitriones Lauren y Chanler, ha acumulado millones de descargas en 210 episodios, con invitados famosos y discusiones sobre las tendencias de la cultura pop. Pop Apologists se convierte en el 48° programa agregado a la red de PodcastOne en 2024, uniéndose a su lista de podcasts de alto rango que genera más de 2.1 mil millones de descargas anuales con una comunidad de 250 podcasters.
PodcastOne (PODC)는 애플 차트를 휩쓴 팝컬처 팟캐스트 Pop Apologists의 독점 판매 및 배급 권리를 인수했습니다. 이 쇼는 2020년에 호스트 로렌과 챈들러에 의해 시작되었으며, 210개의 에피소드에서 수백만 건의 다운로드를 기록하며 유명 게스트와 팝문화 트렌드에 대한 논의를 제공합니다. Pop Apologists는 2024년 PodcastOne 네트워크에 추가된 48번째 프로그램으로, 연간 21억 건 이상의 다운로드를 생성하고 250명의 팟캐스터 커뮤니티와 함께하는 인기 팟캐스트 목록에 합류합니다.
PodcastOne (PODC) a acquis des droits exclusifs de vente et de distribution pour Pop Apologists, un podcast sur la culture pop qui atteint les sommets des charts Apple. L'émission, lancée en 2020 par les hôtes Lauren et Chanler, a accumulé des millions de téléchargements sur 210 épisodes, avec des invités célèbres et des discussions sur les tendances de la culture pop. Pop Apologists devient la 48ème émission ajoutée au réseau de PodcastOne en 2024, rejoignant leur liste de podcasts les mieux classés qui génèrent plus de 2,1 milliards de téléchargements par an avec une communauté de 250 podcasters.
PodcastOne (PODC) hat die exklusiven Verkaufs- und Vertriebsrechte für Pop Apologists erworben, einen Podcast über Popkultur, der die Apple-Charts anführt. Die Show, die 2020 von den Moderatoren Lauren und Chanler ins Leben gerufen wurde, hat Millionen von Downloads in 210 Episoden angesammelt und bietet prominente Gäste sowie Diskussionen über Popkultur-Trends. Pop Apologists wird 2024 die 48. Show im Netzwerk von PodcastOne und ergänzt deren Liste von hochrangigen Podcasts, die jährlich über 2,1 Milliarden Downloads generieren und eine Gemeinschaft von 250 Podcastern umfassen.
- Acquisition of exclusive rights to a successful Apple Chart-topping podcast
- Network expansion with 48th show addition in 2024
- Strong distribution network reaching over 1 billion listeners monthly
- Established network performance of 2.1 billion downloads annually
- None.
Insights
This podcast acquisition deal, while adding to PodcastOne's content portfolio, has immediate financial impact. While Pop Apologists has achieved "millions of downloads," specific revenue projections or deal terms are not disclosed. For a company with
The strategic value lies in strengthening PodcastOne's female-focused programming and Gen Z demographic reach. However, in the highly competitive podcast market, where exclusive distribution deals are common, this represents business-as-usual expansion rather than a material catalyst for stock movement.
The network's total reach of 2.1 billion downloads annually and 250 top podcasters puts this single show acquisition in perspective - it's a small piece of a much larger content strategy. Without financial terms or revenue projections, this news is more operational than market-moving.
Millions of Downloads and 210 Episodes Since its 2020 Debut
Pop Apologists is the 48th Show Added to PodcastOne in 2024
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PodcastOne, a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), announced today that it has acquired the exclusive sales and distribution rights to Pop Apologists, an Apple Chart topping pop culture podcast hosted by acclaimed influencers and cultural commentators, Lauren and Chanler.
Since its debut in 2020, Pop Apologists has garnered a loyal following for its witty commentary and in-depth discussions on pop culture, celebrity news, and trending topics. With millions of downloads to date, the podcast began when the then recent college graduates took their regular phone chats to the podcast airwaves to unapologetically share their interest in celebrities and reality TV. Fast forward four years later, sisters Lauren and Chanler record their twice-weekly podcasts together in New York, and guests have included Heather Gay, Arielle Lorre, Mary Bonnet, Amanda Hirsch, Kate Casey, Ryan Bailey and Madi Murphy.
"We are excited to welcome Pop Apologists to the PodcastOne family," said Kit Gray, President of PodcastOne. "Lauren and Chan have built an incredible brand that speaks to a diverse audience. Their unique voice and authentic approach to pop culture make this acquisition a perfect fit in our established network of female focused programming."
Pop Apologists joins PodcastOne’s full roster of top ranked podcasts which includes programming across top genres such as news, comedy, true crime and society and culture, featuring shows such as The Adam Carolla Show, When Reality Hits, LadyGang, Baby Mamas No Drama, Varnamtown, The Prosecutors, Court Junkie, The Jordan Harbinger Show, Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, Camp Counselors, and The Schaub Show.
About PodcastOne
PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) is a Los Angeles based podcast network founded in 2012 by Kit Gray and Norm Pattiz providing creators and advertisers with a full 360-degree solution in sales, marketing, public relations, production, and distribution delivering over 2.1 billion downloads per year with a community of 250 of the 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 listeners a month across all of its own properties, LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Samsung and over 150 shows exclusively available in Tesla vehicles. PodcastOne is also the parent company of LaunchpadOne, an innovative self-serve platform developed to launch, host, distribute and monetize independent user-generated podcasts. For more information, visit PodcastOne.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter at @podcastone. For more investor information, please visit ir.podcastone.com/overview/default.aspx.
About LiveOne, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. LiveOne's subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), PPVOne, CPS, LiveXLive, DayOne Music Publishing, Drumify and Splitmind. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Spotify, Samsung, Amazon Fire, Android TV, and through STIRR’s OTT applications. For more information, visit liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter at @liveone. For more investor information, please visit ir.liveone.com.
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