Industry Veteran Chris O'Keeffe Joins Modaxo Media Group to Expand Podcast Offerings and Drive Podcast Innovation

Modaxo Media Group, the media and content division of global transit technology leader Modaxo, announced the appointment of Chris O’Keeffe as Media Manager - Podcast & Content. O’Keeffe, an award-winning executive producer and podcast creator, will lead efforts to enhance Modaxo Media Group’s current podcast portfolio and drive innovative storytelling initiatives.

Modaxo Media Group is home to the transit industry’s number one podcast, Transit Unplugged, hosted by Paul Comfort, reaching transit executives and industry professionals worldwide.

Julie Gates, Director of Media and Content at Modaxo Media Group, shared her enthusiasm: “Chris is joining us to elevate our existing shows and help us build Modaxo Media Group into one of the most engaging and impactful podcast networks in the transportation industry and beyond.”

O’Keeffe brings a distinguished track record to Modaxo Media Group, having developed and produced podcasts for high-profile organizations such as MIT, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Amazon, Cirque du Soleil, and Russell Reynolds Associates. His work has been recognized with numerous industry honors, including awards from the Webby Awards, iHeart Podcast Awards, Discover Pods, AVA Digital Awards, CMI, the Platinum Hermes Award, and the Bronze Signal Award for Writing. He is also the co-creator of cult favorite audio drama Jupiter Saloon and the co-founder of Podcation, an innovative audio hackathon event for professional creators. Currently, O’Keeffe serves as a fellow and teaching assistant for Stony Brook University’s prestigious Podcasting Incubator program. Previously, he developed and wrote for Disgraceland, which achieved recognition as the #1 music podcast worldwide.

In joining Modaxo Media Group, O’Keeffe expressed his excitement: “I’ve spent the past decade in podcasting creating narrative shows, audio dramas, B2B content, and innovative live events. Now I get to merge all of that experience with a lifelong passion for trains and transit. Getting to use audio as a tool to drive better mobility outcomes is a dream come true.”

O’Keeffe’s arrival signals Modaxo Media Group’s ongoing commitment to shaping thought leadership and engagement through industry-leading media content and podcasting excellence.

For more information about Modaxo Media Group and Transit Unplugged, visit https://transitunplugged.com and https://modaxo.com