
Libsyn buys podcast ad company
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Podcast host Libsyn are to acquire AdvertiseCast, a podcast advertising company, for $30m. Last year, AdvertiseCast brought in $12m in revenue, and grew 45%. “We expect to generate meaningful revenue by offering the AdvertiseCast solution to Libsyn’s customers,” said Libsyn President Laurie Sims. Libsyn acquired podcast creation platform Auxbus in February.
- There’s more to come: Libsyn has also raised $25m in funding to pay for the AdvertiseCast acquisition, and to “provide Libsyn with additional capital for other strategic acquisitions”.
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