AUDIOBOOM JOINS FORCES WITH DEEZER TO DELIVER SPOKEN WORD CONTENT TO MILLIONS OF LISTENERS
London, UK— July 27, 2017 — Audioboom, a global podcasting platform that consolidates the business of on-demand audio, has announced a strategic partnership with Deezer, the world’s most diverse, dynamic and personal global music streaming company — to better connect audio fans to engaging, spoken word content including news, politics, culture, comedy, entertainment, sports, games and more.
Podcasters who use the audioBoom platform for hosting and distribution may now reach Deezer’s 12 million active users worldwide, offering Deezer listeners immediate access to nearly 230 new podcasts in English and Spanish.
Football fans can now choose from over 37 new sports podcasts including Asmir Begovic’s Season of Sports, Athletico Mince and Official UEFA Champions League Podcast. Fans of true crime can listen to popular shows like Up and Vanished, Untold: The Daniel Morgan Murder and Undisclosed.
“Partnering with Deezer is an enormous opportunity for audioBoom’s content and advertising partners,” said Ruth Fitzsimons, SVP International Operations & Content Partnerships at Audioboom. “It allows us to promote podcasts and on-demand audio to reach millions of listeners on Deezer’s global platform, increasing discovery and audience.”
“In addition to music, we believe in providing the best ultimate lean-back audio experience for our listeners. Thus, we are excited that our users around the world will now have access to a wider, more diverse range of content, thanks to our partnership with Audioboom” said Chris Baughen, VP Content & Productions at Deezer.
AudioBoom partners with thousands of broadcasters, publishers and podcasters, including the AFL Podcast Network, Cumulus Media, Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan, NBC Sports Radio, No Such Thing As A Fish, Radio New Zealand and more.
Podcasts hosted by audioBoom will be available to Deezer users in France, Germany, UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria and Brazil.
About Deezer
Deezer connects 12 million active users around the world to over 43 million tracks. Available in 185 countries worldwide, Deezer gives instant access to the largest and most diverse global music streaming catalogue on any device. Deezer is the only music streaming service with Flow, the unique mix of all your old favourites and new recommendations in one ever-changing stream. Based on an intuitive, proprietary algorithm and created by people who love music, it’s the only place to hear all your music back-to- back with fresh discoveries tailored to you. Deezer is available on your fa- vorite device, including smartphone, tablet, PC, laptop, home sound system, connected car or smart TV.
Making music happen since 2007, Deezer is a privately held company, headquartered in Paris with offices in London, Berlin, Miami and around the world. Deezer is available as a free download for iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows devices or on the web at deezer.com. For the latest news on Deezer go to deezer.com/company/press.
About Audioboom
Audioboom is a global podcasting platform that consolidates the business of on-demand audio, making content accessible, wide-reaching and profitable for podcasters, advertisers and brands. Audioboom operates internationally, with operations across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and addresses the issue of disparate podcast services by putting all of the pieces of the puzzle together under one umbrella, creating a user-friendly, economical experience.
Audioboom hosts over 14,000 content channels, with key partners including A+E Networks (US), An Acquired Taste (US), Associated Press (US), Astonishing Legends (US), Casefile True Crime (AUS), Chrisley Confessions(US), Edith Bowman (UK), F1:Beyond The Grid (UK), George Ezra & Friends(UK), Heston Blumenthal (UK), Jonathan Ross (UK), Moneycontrol Podcast(India), No Such Thing As A Fish (UK), Red FM (India), The Cycling Podcast(UK), The Totally Football Show (UK), The True Geordie Podcast (UK) and Undisclosed (US).
Original content produced by Audioboom includes Almost Smart with Vinny (US), And That’s Why We Drink (US), Ctrl Alt Win Podcast (India), Deliberations (US), I Almost Knew That (India), It’s Happening with Snooki & Joey (US), Mafia (US), The 45th (US), The Narrow Caves (US), The Psychology Behind with Dr Linda Papadopoulos (UK) and The Russell Brand Podcast (UK).
The platform receives over 60 million listens per month and allows partners to share their content via Apple Podcasts, BookMyShow, Deezer, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, Saavn, Spotify, Stitcher, Facebook and Twitter as well as their own websites and mobile apps.
For more information, contact marketing@audioboom.com.
