PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) Video Views Surge 218% Year-Over-Year Across Platforms Including YouTube, Rumble, Substack, Spotify, TikTok and Apple+
Company to Support Video Distribution for Entire Roster of Produced Programming by the End of 2025
PodcastOne Ranked as 9th Largest U.S. Podcast Publisher for March 2025
LOS ANGELES, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PodcastOne (NASDAQ:PODC), a leading publisher and podcast sales network, announced today a 218% year-over-year increase in video views, reflecting its acceleration and investment in diversifying its content offerings and expanding its audience reach. PodcastOne's shows are distributed across leading video streaming services such as YouTube, Rumble, Substack, Spotify, TikTok and Apple+.
With the podcasting landscape evolving, PodcastOne has strategically broadened its video production capabilities and distribution for its podcast offerings, enabling listeners the option to engage with content in a more dynamic and interactive way. This move has proven highly successful, leading to an explosive increase in video consumption across both its owned channels and third-party platforms. PodcastOne favorites across multiple genres including Bitch Bible, Fool Coverage, Pop Apologists, Some More News, The Adam Carolla Show and Your Welcome have seen double-digit percentage increases in video consumption over the past 12 months, highlighting audience demand for engaging video content.
"We are thrilled with the success of our video distribution strategy," said Kit Gray, President and Co-Founder of PodcastOne. "Podcasting is no longer just about audio, it's about offering our audience a rich, immersive, and multi-channel experience. Expanding into video has allowed us to reach new viewers and unlock impactful opportunities for our advertising partners. PodcastOne has a unique ability to support our shows with the technology and resources needed to create best-in-class video podcasts."
In addition to expanding the number of podcasts with video distribution, PodcastOne has deepened its partnerships with major video streaming platforms, making its content accessible across a wide range of devices and screens. This multi-platform approach has fueled a substantial increase in video consumption across diverse demographics, driving notable growth in both audience engagement and advertiser interest. Looking ahead, PodcastOne expects to support video distribution across its entire slate of produced programming by the end of 2025.
For March 2025, PodcastOne was ranked #9 among Top U.S. Podcast Publishers & Networks by industry measurement firm Podtrac, its fourth consecutive top-ten ranking, affirming the company's leadership and continued growth in the space.
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, Stassi, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, LadyGang, Cate & Ty Break it Down, 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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