Acast
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Kungsgatan 28, 111 35 Stockholm, Sweden
Your all in one podcasting powerhouse
Website: www.acast.com
Symbol: ACAST:STO
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About Acast
Since 2014, Acast has been building the world’s most valuable podcast marketplace, creating the technology that connects podcast creators, advertisers and listeners. Its marketplace spans more than 140,000 podcasts, 3,300 advertisers and one billion quarterly listens. Crucially, those listens are monetised wherever they happen – across any podcast app or listening platform.
The company operates worldwide, with headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Acast is listed on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market (ACAST.ST). Certified Adviser is FNCA Sweden AB.
Acast is IAB Certified
It was certified for v2.2 of the IAB Podcast Measurement Guidelines on Feb 18, 2026.
It is certified for Download, Ad Delivery and Listener. Learn more
Latest news
- Aug 5: How much could video increase your show? "Adding video saw an estimated increase of around 25% in weekly sessions on Apple Podcasts" says Acast, announcing today that any Acast creator can now publish video to Apple Podcasts; the feature had previously been invitation-only. All creators have potential to earn from video as well, through Acast's marketplace. The video plan starts at $39.99/month on an annual plan. (If you're already on the Acast Creator Network, just ask your partner manager).
- Aug 3: Persephonica has signed a exclusive sales partnership with Acast. The deal means that Acast Studios London will be used for recording some of the company's shows.
- Jul 29: New signings: Acast has signed an exclusive advertising partnership with The Washington Post ... YAP Media has added four new shows, and rebranded a fifth ... and NOVA Podcasts has signed parenting podcast Two Doting Dads - the show was with iHeartPodcasts.
- Jul 23: Acast released its Q2/26 financial report. The company reported +28% sales growth - significantly, +34% in North America and +25% in Europe (growth this time last year in Europe was just +9%). The company made a profit of US$3.3mn. Total consumption is up +2%; total average revenue per listen-or-view is up +26%.
- Jul 21: This week, PodBiz speaks with Ricardo Netto, Managing Director of US Sales at Acast. Ricardo shares how the definition of podcasting is shifting towards an omnichannel experience, why niche audiences can drive greater brand engagement and business outcomes than top-tier scale, and the importance of championing an open ecosystem for long-term creator monetization.
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