Stephen Perlstein Tapped to Lead Libsyn Ads Publishing Team

Libsyn Ads is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran Stephen Perlstein as Senior Vice President of Publishing. Perlstein joins Libsyn from Viral Nation, where he pioneered a creator-friendly podcast business model as Head of Podcasts. His previous leadership roles include positions at Studio71, Skybound Entertainment, and Feral Audio.

“I’ve long admired Libsyn’s dedication to empowering creators and ensuring they are rewarded for their amazing work,” said Perlstein. “I am thrilled to join a team that’s laser-focused on helping creators succeed. Together, we can build on Libsyn’s impressive track record and unlock even more opportunities for creators to thrive."

Rick Selah, Libsyn Ads Chief Revenue Officer, shared his enthusiasm: “I’ve known Stephen since our collaboration at Feral Ads. He uniquely understands sales monetization from a content creator’s perspective and brings valuable talent management experience to drive successful show partnerships.”

Perlstein will lead a highly experienced Publishing Team with decades of collective experience at Libsyn. Libsyn Ads, the sales representation division of Libsyn, represents an expanding catalog of exclusive content like ABC Audio, The Viall Files, Aaron Mahnke’s Lore, Darknet Diaries, Roseanne Barr, The John Campea Show, Newsworthy, Berner Phone, and more.

“Joining Libsyn feels like coming home to a company that truly understands the creator’s journey,” Perlstein added. “I am passionate about helping creators get paid for their talent and grow their audiences. Libsyn’s commitment to this mission is unmatched, and I am excited to bring my skills to this amazing team to make an even bigger impact on the podcasting world.”

Perlstein succeeds Trevr Smithlin, an original founder of AdvertiseCast (now Libsyn Ads), which was acquired by Libsyn in 2021. Smithlin will remain a significant shareholder while stepping away from daily publishing responsibilities to focus on other interests.

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