Cold Case Files

PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) Extends Exclusive Rights and Distribution Agreement With A+E Networks for "Cold Case Files" and "I Survived" Podcasts

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CA, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC), a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), which owns ~73% of the PODC outstanding common stock, announced today that it has extended its agreement with A+E Networks for the exclusive sales and distribution rights to popular true crime podcasts “Cold Case Files” and “I Survived.” As part of the agreement, the two thriving media companies will expand their relationship and introduce two new podcasts based on A&E’s long-running television programs, “American Justice” and “City Confidential.”

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Based on the groundbreaking A&E television series, “I Survived” documents harrowing stories of human endurance.
Our listeners love these podcasts and our network team loves working with A&E as do our advertisers.
It’s a fantastic relationship and we are looking forward to more great successes together,” said Kit Gray, President and Co-founder of PodcastOne.
PodcastOne shows are available through PodcastOne , Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon and wherever podcasts are heard.

PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) Acquires Exclusive Rights to Hit Podcast Was I In A Cult? From Hosts Liz Iacuzzi and Tyler Measom

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC), a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), which owns ~80% of the PODC outstanding common stock, announced today that is has acquired the exclusive distribution and sales rights to the critically acclaimed and award winning podcast, Was I In A Cult? from hosts Liz Iacuzzi and Tyler Measom who lend their own personal cultic experiences to the pod.

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from hosts Liz Iacuzzi and Tyler Measom who lend their own personal cultic experiences to the pod.
Named Best Podcast by multiple publications including Vulture and Good Housekeeping, Was I In A Cult?
is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly, successfully left a cult.
“PodcastOne is thrilled to team with Liz and Tyler to reignite the fervor and phenomenon that surrounded Was I In a Cult?

PodcastOne (PODC) Acquires Exclusive Rights to The Opportunist Including IP for TV/ Film

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire - PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC), a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), announced today that it acquired the exclusive sales and distribution rights, as well as certain ownership and IP/derivative rights, to a top true crime podcast, The Opportunist. The Opportunist has been lauded as “Best Of” by media outlets such as Vulture, Mashable, Paste Magazine and Digiday since its 2021 debut.

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The Opportunist has been lauded as “Best Of” by media outlets such as Vulture, Mashable, Paste Magazine and Digiday since its 2021 debut.
The Opportunist is an investigative podcast that focuses on the true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity.
We look forward to growing the show’s existing audience,” said Kit Gray, President and Co-Founder of PodcastOne.
PodcastOne shows are available through PodcastOne , Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon and wherever podcasts are heard.

PodcastOne (PODC) Signs Exclusive Multi-Year Partnership with Rabia Chaudry’s Nighty Night Anthology Podcast Series

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Monday, October 16, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire - PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC), a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), announced that it has obtained the exclusive distribution and sales rights to the podcast Nighty Night hosted by New York Times best-selling author and attorney Rabia Chaudry (Adnan’s Story).

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The creepy tales will be a mix of both original content and lesser known classics delivered with a modern spin.
Since its launch in late 2021, Nighty Night has released forty-one nightmare inducing episodes.
“We have been long-time fans of Rabia, for her work as an esteemed podcast host and for her work as a revered advocate.
Rabia and her work with Adnan Sayed told through the podcast Serial, put podcasting on the map for mainstream audiences.

Sinclair Broadcast Group to Launch “The Nest” New Broadcast Television Network

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced the launch of The Nest, a new, free over-the-air national broadcast TV network.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced the launch of The Nest, a new, free over-the-air national broadcast TV network.
Launching on October 30, The Nest will include a variety of family-friendly programming that will appeal to audiences across the US.
The Nest replaces Stadium network on broadcast stations across the country.
We’re confident the combination will deliver a premium experience for audiences and a great environment for advertisers,” said Scott Ehrlich, Chief Innovation Officer, Sinclair, Inc.

PodcastOne (PODC) Partners With Rask AI to Launch Bad Bad Thing in Spanish

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC), a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), announced today that it will initiate Spanish language translations for its library of podcasts using Artificial Intelligence company Rask AI, a leading AI video localization & dubbing tool. The first show set for translation through Rask AI is the Emmy Award-winning journalist Barbara Schroeder’s debut podcast, Bad Bad Thing.

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The first show set for translation through Rask AI is the Emmy Award-winning journalist Barbara Schroeder’s debut podcast, Bad Bad Thing.
Our translation of Bad Bad Thing through the use of Rask AI opens the door for additional language releases across multiple shows in the near future,” said Kit Gray, President and Co-Founder of PodcastOne.
PodcastOne is working closely with Bad Bad Thing host and creator Schroeder to ensure that the AI translation of the podcast accurately aligns with the original English language version’s storytelling.
Bad Bad Thing season one translation through Rask AI will enable PodcastOne to meet the surge in Spanish language content-seeking listeners worldwide.

LiveOne Sets Record Date of December 22, 2022 for Its Planned Special Dividend of Between 5% and 10% of PodcastOne’s Common Stock to LiveOne’s 15k+ Shareholders

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Other criteria to determine LiveOnes shareholders eligible for the special dividend shall be determined and announced by LiveOne at a later date.

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Other criteria to determine LiveOnes shareholders eligible for the special dividend shall be determined and announced by LiveOne at a later date.
The planned spin-out, amount of the special dividend and LiveOnes shareholders dividend eligibility shall be subject to obtaining applicable approvals and compliance with applicable rules and regulations and public market trading and listing requirements.
PodcastOne is a leading advertiser-supported podcast company, offering a 360-degree solution for both content creators and advertisers, including content development, brand integration and distribution.
Acquired by LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) in 2020, the two entities have subsequently teamed to create a new video podcast (Vodcast) network under the LiveOne umbrella.

LiveOne's Wholly Owned Subsidiary PodcastOne Closes $8.1 Million Financing at a Pre-Money Valuation of $60 Million as Part of Its Intention to Spin-Out PodcastOne as a Separate Public Company Before Year End

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Friday, July 15, 2022

PodcastOne is the leading advertiser-supported on-demand digitalpodcast company, offering a 360-degree solution for both content creators and advertisers, including content development, brand integration and distribution.

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PodcastOne is the leading advertiser-supported on-demand digitalpodcast company, offering a 360-degree solution for both content creators and advertisers, including content development, brand integration and distribution.
IAB also forecasts that the market will exceed $2 billion in 2022 and will be over $4 billion by 2024.
The company is one of only two independent podcasting publishers in the top 10 of Podtrac's list of Top Publishers .
The Company intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

PODCASTONE CLIMBS TO #7 ON PODTRAC'S LIST OF TOP US PODCAST PUBLISHERS

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PodcastOne, a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), announced today that it has been ranked #7 on the list of Top Podcast Publishers by the industry-leading podcast metric company Podtrac. Podtrac provides the podcast industry's only ranking of top publishers based on unique audience counts. This month's ranking sees PodcastOne up one slot from #8 in the previous report and as one of only two independent podcasting publishers in the Top 10.

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LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PodcastOne , a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), announced today that it has been ranked #7 on the list of Top Podcast Publishers by the industry-leading podcast metric company Podtrac.
Podtrac provides the podcast industry's only ranking of top publishers based on unique audience counts.
This month's ranking sees PodcastOne up one slot from #8 in the previous report and as one of only two independent podcasting publishers in the Top 10.
PodcastOne is a leading advertiser-supported podcast company, offering a 360-degree solution for both content creators and advertisers, including content development, brand integration and distribution.

PODCASTONE'S EXECUTIVES HONORED BY PODCAST MAGAZINE

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PodcastOne, a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), announced today that its President Kit Gray has been named one of the twenty-two most influential people in podcasting and that Eli Dvorkin, Vice President of Brand and Talent Partnerships of PodcastOne, has been named to this year's Top 40 Under 40 in podcasting as chosen by Podcast Magazine.

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Dvorkin, a founding member of PodcastOne, joins industry heavyweights and notables from a wide range of prominent podcast categories from marketing and distribution to hosting and reporting on this year's list.
"Every podcast network should be fortunate enough to have a Kit Gray and an Eli Dvorkin helping to captain the ship.
PodcastOne is a leading advertiser-supported podcast company, offering a 360-degree solution for both content creators and advertisers, including content development, brand integration and distribution.
Acquired by LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO)in 2020, the two entities have subsequently teamed to create a new video podcast (Vodcast) network under the LiveOne umbrella.