David McWilliams renews deal with Acast

Acast, the world’s leading independent podcast company, today announces extension of its relationship with hugely popular Irish podcast The David McWilliams Podcast.

One of Ireland’s most popular broadcasters and opinion makers, David is rated the fifth most influential economist in the world. Since 2019, he has hosted The David McWilliams Podcast. The show will continue as part of the Acast Creator Network, with Acast hosting, distributing, monetizing and expanding the show globally.

The David McWilliams Podcast is a weekly explanation and check-in on global economic, financial and political news. The aim of the show has been to simplify economics, and distil the fast paced financial world into clear, understandable topics that all can understand and learn from.

As part of the Acast Creator Network, The David McWilliams Podcast will continue to be supported by premium ad products available exclusively via the Acast Marketplace, such as sponsorship, branded content, and direct listener support through Acast+ subscriptions.

The David McWilliams Podcast will also benefit from Acast’s commitment to open podcasting, ensuring the podcast remains available across all podcast listening platforms, and bringing the show to new audiences across the globe.

David McWilliams: “We’re delighted to be continuing our Journey with Acast, the whole team has been a pleasure to work with and we look forward to amazing growth opportunities together”

Jennifer Dollard, Content Director, Acast: “It has been a real pleasure working with the team behind The David McWilliams podcast for the last two years, and we could not be happier to continue doing the same for the next two. We’ve watched the podcast grow from new pod on the block to one of the biggest in the country, but with the dedication and skill of this team it is clear the best is yet to come.”

Acast hosts 47,000 podcasts worldwide, offering growth support and monetisation to global smash hits including Tommy, Hector, Laurita, The Stand with Eamon Dunphy, The Blindboy Podcast and the brand new show, Catch Up With Louise McSharry. Acast pioneered true dynamic ad insertion technology in podcasting, which allows for the delivery of timely, contextualised podcast ads specific to listeners across any device or platform.