Curiosity and iHeartMedia Partner to Launch Curiosity Audio Network
13 July 2022 - 3:00AM
Business Wire
Curiosity Inc., the leading global factual media and
entertainment company, has partnered with iHeartMedia, the No.1
podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, to launch the
Curiosity Audio Network, which will develop and release several
podcast projects throughout the year. Curiosity’s first foray into
podcasting, the Curiosity Audio Network will feature original
content as well as podcasts to complement programming from
Curiosity’s library of documentary films, shows and series.
“We couldn’t be more excited to make our move into audio in
partnership the #1 podcast publisher in the world,” said Devin
Emery, Chief Strategy Officer for Curiosity. “Audio is exploding as
a go-to medium for connecting with audiences, and we believe
Curiosity and iHeart’s shared passion for creating
curiosity-catalyzing content is going to make for highly compelling
storytelling.”
“We are thrilled to join forces with Curiosity Inc. to develop
premium podcasts for an audience who loves to learn,” said Will
Pearson, Chief Operating Officer for iHeartPodcast Network. “The
Curiosity team has built such an incredible library of knowledge
for curious minds and are adding to it all the time, and we can’t
wait to bring it to our millions of listeners across the
globe.”
Live now on the Curiosity Audio Network is the One Day
University podcast series, showcasing fascinating lectures
delivered by the most beloved professors from some of the world's
top colleges and universities, with episode topics ranging from
Eight Books that Changed the World to Abraham Lincoln: Fact vs.
Fiction. Later this year, Curiosity will premiere its first
original podcast co-produced with iHeartMedia, mixing pop culture,
history and true crime, with an expanded look into the mystery
surrounding the life and death of the “Cold War Cowboy” Dean Reed.
It’s a follow-on to the Curiosity Original feature documentary Red
Elvis, available exclusively on Curiosity Stream. Also upcoming is
the Untold History of Sports in America, which dives deep into the
role sports have played in shaping the American psyche.
Curiosity’s video services, including flagship subscription
video on demand platform, Curiosity Stream, and its linear video
programming network, Curiosity Channel, have approximately 24
million paying subscribers globally, making it the favored
destination for factual television and documentary film audiences
around the world.
As part of the collaboration, all shows will be distributed by
the iHeartPodcast Network which is home to more than 750 original
podcasts with over 440 million downloads each month. iHeartRadio
Original Podcasts span every category from business, sports,
spirituality and technology to entertainment, family, cooking and
true crime—and everything in between—making iHeartRadio the largest
publisher of podcast content in the world. Listeners can hear all
Curiosity Audio Network shows on iHeartRadio and anywhere podcasts
are found.
About Curiosity Inc.
Curiosity Inc. is the entertainment brand for people who want to
know more. The global media company is home to award-winning
original and curated factual films, shows and series covering
science, nature, history, technology, society, and lifestyle. With
approximately 24 million subscribers worldwide and thousands of
titles, the company operates the flagship Curiosity Stream SVOD
service, available in more than 175 countries worldwide; Curiosity
Channel, the linear television channel available via global
distribution partners; Curiosity Now, a free, ad-supported channel;
and Curiosity Studios, which oversees original programming.
Curiosity Inc. recently completed the acquisition of One Day
University, which provides access to engaging talks and lectures
from the best university and college professors in the United
States. Curiosity Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of
CuriosityStream Inc. (Nasdaq: CURI). For more information, visit
CuriosityStream.com.
About iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media
company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month, and
has a portfolio of unmatched consumer brands and industry-leading
events. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer
reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of
the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the
ad-enabled reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart
is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more
downloads than the next four podcast publishers combined; has the
number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times
more followers than the next audio media brand; and is the only
fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming
and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience
connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms,
products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company
information.
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