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Liberated Syndication Announces Agreement To Acquire Podcast Ad Reps

PRIVATEFeb 23, 2022

Acquiring Company

Liberated Syndication

Acquired Company

Libsyn

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Description

Liberated Syndication Inc. (LSYN) (“Libsyn” or the “Company”), the industry’s leading podcast hosting platform and advertising marketplace, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Podcast Ad Reps LLC (“PAR”), a leading podcast advertising company. PAR and its team members will be combined with Libsyn’s AdvertiseCast business, one of the largest independent and fastest-growing podcast advertising marketplaces. Rick Selah and Anthony Savelli, PAR’s founders, and Co-CEOs, will join AdvertiseCast’s leadership team.

Quick answer

Liberated Syndication is acquiring Libsyn, announced February 23, 2022.

How much did Liberated Syndication pay for Libsyn?
The deal value was not disclosed.
What does Liberated Syndication do?
Founded in 2004, Liberated Syndication Inc. (“Libsyn”) is the leading ‘Podcasting As A Service’ platform that empowers creators to host, distribute, monetize, amplify, and measure their audio content.
Where are Liberated Syndication and Libsyn based?
Libsyn is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Company Information

Company

Liberated Syndication

About

Founded in 2004, Liberated Syndication Inc. (“Libsyn”) is the leading ‘Podcasting As A Service’ platform that empowers creators to host, distribute, monetize, amplify, and measure their audio content. In 2021, the Company delivered over 6 billion downloads and hosted over 5.8 million podcast episode files from more than 75,000 podcasts around the world. Libsyn’s dynamic, open ecosystem is designed to meet the needs of the full spectrum of podcast creators and foster the effortless creation, development, monetization, and growth of their podcasts. Brands powered by the Company include podcast creation platform, Libsyn Studio; Glow; web hosting platform, Pair Networks; and Libsyn’s AdvertiseCast, the industry’s premier podcast advertising marketplace that connects advertisers with podcasters. Libsyn is based in Pittsburgh with associates in 19 states and new team members in Dallas, Chicago, Orlando, and Jackson Hole. Visit https://www.podadreps.com/podcasts-all to see some of the podcasts joining the AdvertiseCast marketplace. Visit libsyn.com or investor.libsyn.com for more company information.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Libsyn?

Libsyn was acquired by Liberated Syndication. The deal was reported on February 23, 2022. Founded in 2004, Liberated Syndication Inc. (“Libsyn”) is the leading ‘Podcasting As A Service’ platform that empowers creators to host, distribute, monetize, amplify, and measure their audio content. Liberated Syndication is privately held and operates in Advertising.

When did Liberated Syndication acquire Libsyn?

Liberated Syndication's acquisition of Libsyn was reported on February 23, 2022. Liberated Syndication Inc. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Libsyn do?

Liberated Syndication (Libsyn) pioneered the system to host and publish podcasts in 2004. It is privately held, operating in Information Technology, and is based in Pittsburgh.

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