Company Summary: PodcastOne, Inc.

Overview

• Industry: Podcast platform and publisher
• Core Business: Makes podcast content available across various distribution platforms, including its website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and others.
• Ownership: Majority owned subsidiary of LiveOne, Inc. (a Nasdaq-listed company)
• Public Listing: Completed spin-out from LiveOne and direct listing on Nasdaq under the symbol PODC on September 8, 2023
• Name Change: Changed corporate name to "PodcastOne, Inc." on September 21, 2023

Business Operations

• Content Production: Produces vodcasts (video podcasts), branded podcasts, merchandise, and live events
• Content Verticals: Sports, entertainment, true crime, business, audio dramas, self-growth, and more
• Audience & Reach:
  • Over 6 million monthly unique listeners in the US
  • Over 17 million global streams/downloads monthly
  • Ranked as high as #8 on Top Podcast Publishers by Podtrac
  • Over 200 exclusive podcasts producing over 300 episodes weekly
  • Total 204 million downloads for the year ended March 31, 2025
• Distribution Platforms: All podcasting distribution platforms, including proprietary website and multiple third-party platforms

Revenue & Financials

• 2025 Revenue: $52.1 million
• 2024 Revenue: $43.3 million
• Year-over-year growth: 20%
• Employees: 40 full-time employees (as of March 31, 2025), all located in the United States
• Market Capitalization: Approximately $8.6 million (as of most recent fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024, based on market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates)

Business Model

• Primary Revenue Source:
  • Sale of embedded host-read ads, dynamic ads, segment sponsorships, and programmatic monetization channels
  • Sales of branded podcast series, live tours, merchandise, and IP ownership for original programming
• Advertising Strategy:
  • Focuses on content-based, relevant advertising to enhance user experience and advertiser return
  • Engages in analytics and measurement to demonstrate campaign effectiveness
• Additional Platform: LaunchpadOne is a free, self-publishing podcast hosting, distribution, and monetization platform for independent podcasters; serves as a talent pipeline

Strategic Focus

• Continually launching new podcasts with relevant creators
• Acquiring existing successful podcasts
• Investing in advertising products and technological innovations
• Partnering with emerging distribution platforms like YouTube and social media
• Building and maintaining deep relationships with content creators and advertisers

Key Metrics

• Total podcast downloads for the fiscal year 2025: 204,709,000 (a 44% decrease from 2024, mainly due to changes in download attribution methodology and departure of some partner networks)

Notable Aspects

• Ranked as high as #8 among top podcast publishers
• Over 6 million monthly US listeners
• Produces over 275 episodes weekly
• Offers content across numerous verticals, appealing to a diverse audience
• Focused on expanding into international markets and acquiring media assets
• Maintains a proprietary Content Management System (CMS) for analytics and content management

Additional Information

• Offices: Beverly Hills, California
• Website: www.podcastone.com
• Employees: 40 (all U.S.-based)
• Revenue: $52.1 million in 2025, up 20% from $43.3 million in 2024
• Market Cap: ~$8.6 million (as of most recent report)

This summary details the company's primary operations, content offerings, audience metrics, revenue figures, staffing, strategic initiatives, and key performance indicators based on provided data.