Audioboom expands sales division with new hires Molly Harvey and Shaun Wilson.
NEW YORK, NY — APRIL 7, 2024 — Audioboom, the leading global podcast network is pleased to announce the addition of two seasoned sales executives across the US and UK Sales division. Molly Harvey will join as Vice President, Brand Sales and Shaun Wilson will return to Audioboom as Vice President, UK Sales, effective from April 15th, 2024.
The appointments of Harvey and Wilson mark a strategic move to fortify the company’s sales division and further drive growth in the dynamic podcasting landscape.
In her newly appointed position, Harvey will capitalize on her nearly two decades of experience in sales and business development. She will play a crucial role in driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and maximizing the monetization potential of podcast content through impactful sales strategies.
“I’m thrilled to join the team at Audioboom, where I’m looking forward to leveraging my passion for podcasts and advertising to drive measurable results for our brand partners,” said Harvey. Prior to joining Audioboom, Harvey held pivotal roles at several media companies, including SiriusXM and CBS Radio.
As an established leader with a profound understanding of the digital global market, Wilson brings with him an impressive track record. His expertise in devising sales strategies and managing client relationships positions him as a key contributor to the company’s commercial goals.
Wilson has held prominent roles, serving as Head of Podcast Sales and UK Podcast Lead at Sony Music and Spotify in recent years. Before that, he spent three years as Audioboom’s Head of UK Sales. “My return to Audioboom having led a podcast sales team at Sony Music and contributed to overall podcast sales strategy at Spotify UK comes at an opportune time in the podcast space,” says Wilson. “Brands are calling out for premium, creative, outside the box executions to really differentiate themselves to audiences.”
“We’re delighted to extend a warm welcome to Molly and Shaun,” said Jenni Skaug, Audioboom’s Chief Growth Officer. “Their extensive expertise and demonstrated success in sales will play a crucial role in advancing our growth strategies, further establishing us as the market-leader in premium podcast advertising.”
This announcement cements Audioboom’s dedication to empower podcast creators and foster robust partnerships with global brand collaborators, aiming to bolster growth and revenue. With the latest appointments to Audioboom’s sales team, the company is set to sustain its upward trajectory, offering heightened value to both partners and listeners alike.
About Audioboom
Audioboom is a global leader in podcasting — our shows are downloaded more than 130 million times each month by 38 million unique listeners around the world. Audioboom is ranked as the fifth largest podcast publisher in the U.S. by Edison Research.
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), ‘True Crime Obsessed’ (US), ‘No Such Thing As A Fish’ (UK), and ‘The Cycling Podcast’ (UK).
Audioboom Studios is a slate of content produced by Audioboom including ‘F1: Beyond The Grid’’, ‘RELAX!’, ‘Covert’, ‘It’s Happening with Snooki & Joey’, ‘Mafia’, and ‘What Makes A Killer’.
Audioboom operates internationally, with operations and global partnerships across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. 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.
For more information, visit audioboom.com.
