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BuzzFeed Studios will introduce six weekly podcasts with talent from BuzzFeed’s global brands and franchises. The podcast topics will include news, culture, and entertainment. Acast will launch and distribute the podcasts, provide production services and creative direction, and manage monetization of the shows. Each podcast will also offer premium content and benefits to paid subscribers through Acast+, Acast’s subscription offering.
“We’re thrilled to team up with Acast to tell authentic, engaging stories across news, entertainment, true crime, food, lifestyle and more based on BuzzFeed IP,” said Richard Alan Reid, SVP, Global Content & Head of BuzzFeed Studios. “Acast’s international footprint and industry expertise will bring our iconic portfolio of brands to life for BuzzFeed’s highly-engaged, global audience.”
“The BuzzFeed team has an unparalleled grasp on what resonates with the modern consumer,” said Veronika Taylor, SVP, Creator Network at Acast. “We look forward to working with one of the most iconic brands in media to deliver spectacular programming to listeners all around the world.”