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RNS Number : 3692R  Audioboom Group PLC  03 February 2026

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Audioboom Group plc

("Audioboom" or the "Company")

 

Audioboom and Crooked Media Announce Exclusive Commercial Partnership

 

Audioboom (AIM: BOOM), the leading global podcast company, is pleased to
announce a new exclusive commercial partnership with Crooked Media
(https://crooked.com/) , the network behind some of the most influential
podcasts in global politics, including Pod Save America and Pod Save the UK.

Under the agreement Audioboom will provide hosting, global distribution and
audio network advertising sales across Crooked Media's full podcast portfolio.
For Pod Save the UK, Audioboom will also hold Premium advertising rights,
creating a new commercial opportunity in the UK market.

The multi-year partnership, running through the 2026 U.S. mid-term elections
and the 2028 presidential election, unlocks new advertising inventory across
Crooked Media's network via Showcase, Audioboom's proprietary global
advertising marketplace.

Crooked Media was founded in 2017 by former Obama administration staffers Jon
Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor. Today, it is one of the most recognised
political media brands in the world. Together, Crooked's shows generate more
than 14 million monthly downloads and the network has received more than 80
awards and nominations including Webby Awards, Tribeca Honors and a Peabody
Award nomination for season two of This Land.

The partnership follows Audioboom's recent recognition as the world's largest
video podcast publisher according to the Podscribe Ranker, and its appointment
as a launch partner for Spotify's Distribution API, further reinforcing its
leadership in podcast technology and monetisation.

Giancarlo Bizzarro, Vice President of Sales at Crooked Media, commented:
"Crooked has always focused on building shows with loyal, highly engaged
audiences and partners who respect that relationship, and this new deal with
Audioboom will strengthen our infrastructure for global distribution and
monetisation. At a time when the eyes and ears of the world are increasingly
focused on the United States, this agreement ensures our shows reach audiences
wherever they are and creates new commercial opportunities for Pod Save the UK
and our growing international portfolio. It is a meaningful step in expanding
how we can further connect with listeners worldwide."

Brendan Regan, Chief Content Officer at Audioboom, commented: "Crooked Media
has built one of the most influential podcast portfolios in modern political
media. This partnership reflects our shared belief in creator-led networks
supported by best-in-class distribution and monetisation infrastructure. As
audio and video podcasting continue to scale globally, we are proud to support
Crooked's growth with the tools, technology and commercial capabilities
required to meet rising demand from audiences and advertisers alike."

 

 

 

 

Enquiries

 Audioboom Group plc
 Stuart Last, Chief Executive Officer                                   Tel: +44(0)20 3714 4285

 Brad Clarke, Chief Financial Officer

 Cavendish Capital Markets Ltd (Nominated Adviser and Broker)
 Jonny Franklin-Adams/Fergus Sullivan/Elysia Bough (Corporate Finance)  Tel: +44(0)20 7220 0500

 Harriet Ward (ECM)

 J Goodwin & Co (Financial Advisers to Audioboom)
 Rupert Hill / Charlie Barnes Yallowley Harriet Ward (ECM)              Tel: +44(0)20 3976 6215

 Rockefeller Capital Management (Financial Advisers to Audioboom)
 William B. Drewry / Francisco A. Mato                                  Tel:  +1 212-549-5341

 Montfort (Financial PR Adviser to Audioboom)
 James Olley                                                            Tel: +44(0)7974 982302
 Jack Hickman                                                           Tel: +44(0)7736 201582

About Audioboom

Audioboom is a global leader in podcasting - our shows are downloaded 150
million times each month by more than 50 million unique listeners around the
world. Audioboom is ranked as the fifth largest podcast publisher in the US by
Edison Research.

 

Audioboom's ad-tech and monetisation platform underpins a scalable content
business that provides commercial, distribution, marketing and production
services for a premium network of top tier podcasts. Key partners include the
official Formula 1 podcasts 'F1: Beyond the Grid' and 'F1 Nation', 'True Crime
Obsessed' (US), 'The Tim Dillon Show' (US), 'No Such Thing As A Fish' (UK) and
'The Cycling Podcast' (UK).

 

Audioboom operates internationally, with global partnerships across North
America, Europe, Asia and Australia. The platform distributes content via
Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts,
iHeartRadio, Facebook and Twitter as well as a partner's own websites and
mobile apps.

For more information, visit audioboom.com.

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