Spotify to Acquire Parcast, a Premier Podcast Storytelling Studio
NEW YORK-- Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT), the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Parcast, a premier storytelling-driven podcast studio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Since its founding in 2016, Parcast has launched 18 premium podcast series. Parcast will bring to Spotify its curated library of highly produced shows and its engaged, loyal audiences. With expertise in genres touching mystery, crime, science fiction, and history, Parcast has shown it has depth in subject matter and the ability to develop audiences across its robust network. Additionally, Parcast has more than 20 new shows slated to launch later this year.
“The addition of Parcast to our growing roster ...