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Audioboom Group PLC
13 April 2021
REACH
Audioboom Group plc
("Audioboom", the "Group" or the "Company")
Audioboom expands podcast network with new show launches and
partnership extensions
The Board of Audioboom (AIM: BOOM), the leading global podcast
company, is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its
podcast network through strategic partnership extensions with True
Crime Obsessed and The Morning Toast, a new development and
production deal with The Obsessed Network, and the launch of Dark
Air - an Audioboom Original featuring star of The Office (US) Raine
Wilson.
'True Crime Obsessed and The Obsessed Network'
Audioboom has expanded and extended its strategic partnership
with leading podcast True Crime Obsessed, including a development
deal to launch new podcasts under the Obsessed Network brand.
True Crime Obsessed has been downloaded more than 70 million
times since partnering with Audioboom in 2017. The new distribution
and exclusive monetisation deal extends the partnership until
2024.
Audioboom will also support the development of a new slate of
podcasts for the Obsessed Network. Existing network shows include
Obsessed With: Disappeared, Strange & Unexplained with Daisy
Egan, and Crimes of the Centuries. Audioboom and the True Crime
Obsessed team will develop and launch additional podcasts under the
network banner over the coming three years.
' Dark Air with Terry Carnation '
The Company continues its investment in key creative talent for
the Audioboom Originals Network with the launch of 'Dark Air with
Terry Carnation'.
The show is written by, and stars, Raine Wilson - known globally
for his portrayal of Dwight Shute in the NBC sitcom The Office.
Dark Air is a scripted, comedy series exploring the life of
Terry Carnation, the fictional host of a late-night paranormal
radio show. Guest appearances during the first season include
Angela Kinsey and Susan Sarandon.
Dark Air premiered as part of the Audioboom Originals Network on
1(st) April 2021, reaching the Top 25 of Apple's US Podcast
chart.
'The Morning Toast'
Popular daily podcast The Morning Toast has renewed its
partnership with Audioboom until 2022. The Company will develop
global commercial, distribution and marketing opportunities for the
show.
Hosted by Claudia and Jackie Oshry, The Morning Toast is a
lifestyle and pop culture podcast which has been downloaded more
than 90 million times since joining Audioboom's premium network in
2018.
Stuart Last, CEO of Audioboom, commented: "We continue to lead
the way for quality content and creative talent development, and
market-leading monetisation across our global podcast network. Our
content focused growth strategy is accelerating our audience reach
and providing strong revenue opportunities for the business."
Patrick Hinds, Host of True Crime Obsessed and founder of the
Obsessed Network commented: "Building a podcast network has always
been a dream of mine. I'm very grateful for Audioboom's support and
excited about the projects we have in the pipeline."
Rain Wilson, in character as Terry Carnation, commented: "I'm
beyond thrilled to announce a return to the scintillating airwaves
of Dark Air, where I am open to discussing everything under the
moon, if, that is, you believe the moon exists. No subject is off
limits on my legendary paranormal call-in show. None whatsoever.
Except elves. Oh, and also my recent descent into madness."
Enquiries
Audioboom Group plc
Stuart Last, Chief Executive Officer Tel: +44(0)300 303
Brad Clarke, Chief Financial Officer 3765
Allenby Capital Limited (Nominated Adviser Tel: +44(0)20 3328
and Broker) 5656
David Hart / Alex Brearley (Corporate
Finance)
Amrit Nahal (Sales and Corporate Broking)
About Audioboom
Audioboom is a global leader in podcasting - our shows are
downloaded more than 85 million times each month by 25 million
unique listeners around the world. Audioboom is ranked as the
fourth largest podcast publisher in the US by Triton Digital.
Audioboom's ad-tech and monetisation platform underpins a
scalable content business that provides commercial services for a
premium network of 250 top tier podcasts, with key partners
including 'Casefile True Crime' (US), 'Morbid' (US), 'True Crime
Obsessed' (US), 'The Morning Toast' (US), 'No Such Thing As A Fish'
(UK), and 'The Cycling Podcast' (UK).
The Audioboom Originals Network is a slate of content developed
and produced by Audioboom including 'Baby Mamas No Dramas',
'Covert', 'It's Happening with Snooki & Joey', 'Mafia',
'Huddled Masses' and 'What Makes A Killer'.
Audioboom operates internationally, with operations and global
partnerships across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For
more information, visit audioboom.com. The platform allows content
to be distributed via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon
Music, Deezer, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, Saavn,
Stitcher, Facebook and Twitter as well as a partner's own websites
and mobile apps.
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