Spotify Confirms the Importance of Podcasts to the World of Audio!

The world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Parcast, a premier storytelling-driven podcast studio. This dynamic partnership confirms the importance Spotify believes Podcasts hold in the world of audio!

Parcast will bring to Spotify its curated library of highly produced shows and its engaged, loyal audiences. With expertise in mystery, crime, science fiction, and history, Parcast has shown it has depth in subject matter and the ability to develop audiences across its robust network. Additionally, Parcast has more than 20 new shows slated to launch later this year.

“Alongside Spotify, our ability to scale, grow and amplify the unique and tailored brand of content we create is full of fantastic possibilities.”- Max Cutler, Founder and President of Parcast

 

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