That might help Pocket Casts learn your preferences and suggest new shows in a more tailored fashion, perhaps through the Up Next queue.Īt the very least, the move will help the public radio group have more of a dedicated home amid the podcast app diaspora. It may be the case that some of NPR One's features are rolled in, such as letting the app know when you like a story on its personalized stream and skipping the ones you're less interested in. Shifty Jelly hinted at some future plans for Pocket Casts. NPR has its own app, NPR One, and still distributes its podcasts through other apps and platforms. There's no real indication that the NPR group will use Pocket Casts as their exclusive podcast home - they are in public radio, after all, and Pocket Casts is a paid app. Former iHeartRadio General Manager Owen Grover named CEO of Pocket Casts New York, NY Today, four of the top podcast producers NPR, WNYC Studios, WBEZ Chicago, and This. Shifty Jelly's team will continue working on the app, with former iHeartRadio and Clear Channel vice president Owen Grover joining as Pocket Casts CEO.īy subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy. Pocket Casts, one of the best cross-platform podcast apps, has been acquired by a group of public radio-focused companies headlined by NPR. In May 2018, Pocket Casts was acquired by NPR, WNYC Studios, WBEZ Chicago, and This American Life. Instead, it's using its new resources to improve Pocket Casts. Automattic, which is known for and bought Tumblr from Verizon in 2019. It lets you adjust the speed, eliminate silence, increase the volume above the default option, or use the timer to turn off the app after a certain time or when you finish playing a specific file. It accepted the group's offer because "everything from their not-for-profit mission focus, to their unwavering belief that open and collaborative wins over closed walled gardens resonated deeply with us." The developer hammered home the point that nothing is immediately changing in the app. Pocket Casts is one of the most complete podcast apps on the market. The app also includes an Up Next function, which can automatically build a podcast queue for you.ĭeveloper Shifty Jelly said in a blog post while it had received previous offers from other suitors, it had turned them all down. Pocket Casts' discover section currently highlights featured, trending and popular shows.
The public radio outlets hope to improve the podcast discovery experience, help creators find new audiences and improve insights for producers. NPR, This American Life, WNYC Studios and WBEZ Chicago have teamed up to buy Pocket Casts, a cross-platform podcast app.
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