Independent, full-stack technology / services company for podcast and digital audio. Parent company to Live365. #audiosimplified

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WBGO took a risk to counter lost revenue, integrating #programmatic ads into their stream. The results? Overwhelming. Our final Short Stack of the year details this case study & how #publicmedia is taking action against funding cuts. Read it: 👉 soundstack.com/newsletter/ed…
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Nothing moves us more than #innovation! We were thrilled to support the annual #SCA Hackfest. 🏆 A huge congrats to "VoicePilot" for winning The SoundStack Hack award with their in-app voice search for CarPlay/Android Auto! #audiosimplified #BadAaaS #hackathon #podcasting
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Still buzzing from @AdvertisingWeek! Our CMO, Scott Klass, joined the #AW360 Podcast to discuss how to narrow audio's spending gap, the human element in #adtech, and our new #HLS launch for #podcasting. Listen to the full interview: advertisingweek.com/scott-kl…
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Great to have our VP of Demand, Stacy Newhuis, in the @advertisingweek podcast studio last week! She discussed audience-based buying for publishers of all sizes & how #CTV spending flows into audio. Listen to the full interview: advertisingweek.com/stacy-ne… #Programmatic #Podcasting
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Meet Julian, one of the newest faces on our team! Julian is already making an incredible impact, helping our global community of broadcasters, especially those who are Spanish-speaking. soundstack.com/team/
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SoundStack has been named to the Inc. 5000 list for the 6th year in a row! The collaboration between our amazing partners and dedicated team has driven 260% revenue growth over three years! Here's to continuing to make podcasting and streaming better for everyone!
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Cheers to our incredible Stackers hitting major milestones recently! We’re proud to celebrate the work anniversaries of Vlad, Stacey, and Ioana. Your contributions continue to drive our mission forward. Thank you both for your dedication, talent, and energy!
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Curious about HLS for #podcasting? We answer the key questions on cost, measurement & tech in our new Q&A. Read now: 👉 soundstack.com/blog/better-p… And hear more from Adam Curry on the topic at @PodcastMovement tomorrow, 9:45am on the Industry Expert Talks stage!
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Dallas, we're coming for you!🤠 The SoundStack team is heading to @PodcastMovement next week, and we're sponsoring the Industry Expert Talks Stage! Our team – Stacy Newhuis, Matt Kellogg, & Rockie Thomas – will be there all week. Find them and say hello! #PodcastMovement #PM25
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How can audio publishers unlock more revenue? It starts with integrating monetization & delivery. Our CEO @jonfstephenson explains why in his new interview with @RedTech_News, covering the tech, challenges & future of #streaming. Read the full interview: mag.redtech.pro/books/bcke/#…
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From 10% in 2015 to 69% in 2025! More brands than ever are planning to advertise on podcasts. That's a 7x increase! Great to see the power of audio getting the spotlight at #Cannes. The future is loud and clear! #podcastadvertising #audiomarketing
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Loving the conversations at @PodcastShowLDN! Insightful panel on #video today agreed: let audiences enjoy great content, don't get hung up on defining "podcast." Only halfway through day 2 -- more great conversations await! #audiosimplified #BadAaaS #podcasting #PodShowLDN
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#Podcast 2.0 unites #livestreaming & #podcasting! The LIT enables real-time listener engagement – a fantastic innovation that we're particularly passionate about. 🎙️Our CSO @RockieThomas discussed it on Podnews Weekly Review recently. Listen (full ep): weekly.podnews.net/1538779/e…
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Next stop on the Stacker spring tour: #LONDON! 🇬🇧 We’ll be at @PodcastShowLDN in 2 weeks – come say hi to Jon, Rockie, Mike, Matt, John, Stacy & Scott to talk all things #digitalaudio. Let’s connect: thepodcastshowlondon.com/ #audiosimplified #BadAaaS
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In #Miami today to talk all things POSSIBLE in media, marketing and tech? Stackers Mike Reznick and Stacy Newhuis are there, ready to chat all things possible in #audio -- make sure to say hi! possibleevent.com/ #audiosimplified #BadAaaS #streaming #podcasting
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What happens in Vegas... makes The Short Stack! Our CPO John Morris shares top takeaways from @NABShow , PREC, & @PodcastMovement Evolutions in this month’s wrap-up of all things #digitalaudio. Read it here👉 soundstack.com/newsletter/ed… #podcasting #audio #BadAaaS #audiosimplified
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Big news from the @Live365 side of the house today. ⭐⭐ We're now live in #Mexico! ⭐⭐ We announced the news today from @NABShow in #Vegas (one of Live365's amazing broadcasters, Humberto Luna, pictured with the team below at W3445). Read more here: podnews.net/press-release/li…
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TODAY at @PodcastMovement Evolutions! 🎙️ Our own @RockieThomas joins Edison Research’s Larry Rosin to explore how sound #measurement shapes podcasting’s future. Catch them at 4:45 PM on the Brand Success Stage (W181, Lower Level). See you there! #PMEvolutions
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We continue our series of staff features with the one and only @RockieThomas, our Chief Strategy Officer. Hear what really motivates her below, and catch her on stage at @PodcastMovement Evolutions next Wednesday, April 2: evolutions.podcastmovement.c… ⭐⭐⭐ #audiosimplified
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Facing some unique challenges at the moment, #publicradio shouldn't have to add seamless listening experiences to its list of concerns. There’s a lot of big tech out there dedicated to getting live audio data from studio to listener without a snag. (cont'd)
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🌼Team SoundStack is springing into summit season! Time for some of the biggest #audio shows of the year and we’re all over them: - Podcast Movement Evolutions - Public Radio Engineers conference - NAB Show @Broadcast365 is also boothing at NAB @ W3445. See everyone soon!
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⭐Proud to announce that we’re certified compliant with the @IABTechLab Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines 2.2.⭐ @Podnews has a fairly comprehensive listing of hosts & their compliance – check it here: podnews.net/article/hosts
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We love seeing both sides of our business on the road! 🚀 Matt Kellogg joins Abel & Will at #NRB2025, talking all things #internetradio & #podcasting. Hobbyist or enterprise broadcaster—we’ve got you covered! Last day of the show—swing by the Live365 booth and say hi!
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Exciting times ahead as some of our newer Stackers get ready to meet with customers face-to-face! We’re especially looking forward to seeing Will at #NRB2025 next week repping @Broadcast365 ! Get to know Will, and check out more of the team here: soundstack.com/team/
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We couldn't be more excited to have John Morris on the team as Chief Product Officer. A winning combo of expertise and accountability -- and just a great human. Big things ahead. Hear from John himself below 👇 #audiosimplified #badaaas #podcasting #radio
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Somehow, there’s still a sizable gulf between all that time listeners spend listening to podcasts/radio shows & the relatively small amount of media spend that goes to audio. Lots of people across the space work hard to bring the two ends into better harmony. (cont'd)
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What better way to jump into '25 than to welcome a new Stacker!🥂 Say hi to John Morris, an innovator in #digitalaudio who helmed some of the biggest streaming/podcasting platforms like Abacast, WideOrbit, & Audacy. Thanks to @RadioInk for the coverage: radioink.com/2025/01/22/john…
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Nothing captures the future of #podcasting like the NEW MEDIA SHOW, now in its 13th year! Catch it live at @podfestexpo this Thurs, 1/16, at 3:30 PM EST, in session room CRYSTAL A – with special guests including @RockieThomas! 🔗whova.com/embedded/session/O…
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From video podcasting to new acquisitions & tech innovations, the world of #podcasting & #digitalaudio was as vibrant as ever in '24. CEO @jonfstephenson lays it out in his annual year-end post, also seen in our monthly newsletter – now available online👉soundstack.com/newsletter/
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TOMORROW – The Mikes take Manhattan! Stackers Mike Reznick & Michael Fischer join the best and brightest in #broadcasting for Forecast 2025 (presented by @rbrtvbr & @radioink). Meet the Mikes there: radiotvforecast.com/ #audiosimplified #BadAaaS #radio
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TOMORROW! Our own Michael Fischer sits down (virtually) with Omar Essack, Sarah van Mosel of SiriusXM, & radio/podcast host Geoff Lloyd to discuss how #audio content strategy is evolving in the age of #AI & a lot more. 📅11/6 @ 9am ET Register 👉 redtech.pro/globalcontentser…
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If you happen to find yourself in #Venice next week, 2 things: 1) You’re really lucky (because … Venice). 2) You can catch our own Rockie Thomas, James Cridland, & other experts at the #ASI conference in discussion! 🌟6th November @ 1:30pm🌟 More info: asiconferences.com/conferenc…
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📣TODAY AT @AdvertisingWeek! 📣 At 3:50pm on the Marketplace Stage, it's #podcast & #radio luminary Ira Glass - creator of This American Life - & Scott Davis, SVP of sponsorship at NPR, in conversation with our own Rockie Thomas. See you there! newyork2024.advertisingweek.…
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Our subsidiary @Broadcast365 powers the show's live stream! Whether you're at the show or not, go into the show app, click on "more" and select "AW RADIO POWERED BY LIVE365" to listen to featured sessions live. Otherwise, see you Wednesday 👉 👉 👉 newyork2024.advertisingweek.…
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As we reflect on #InternationalPodcastDay & think about how many different businesses play roles in bringing content to the world, it’s important to keep the true core of it in mind – the #creators. Their creativity, thoughtfulness, & dedication is the heart of this space.
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We’re excited to announce that Ira Glass, host of This American Life, and Scott Davis, SVP of sponsorship at NPR, will join our Rockie Thomas on stage at Advertising Week NY! The session page coming shortly – Tuesday, October 8th at 1:50 pm ET at THE PENN DISTRICT in #NYC!
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And that’s officially a wrap on @PodcastMovement '24! Between spending time with partners, to engaging in sessions & conversation across the expo floor, to enjoying in-person team time, last week was an awesome jam-packed one! See the highlight reel👉 piped.video/watch?v=dKLh8isd…
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Celebrating a Milestone Anniversary at SoundStack This Week! Join us in applauding Michelle Ruoff for her remarkable dedication and accomplishments. Cheers to many more years of growth and collaboration! Get to know our incredible team further at soundstack.com/team/.
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Lots of great discussion on day 1 of @PodcastMovement – from chats about repurposing #podcast content, reaching #radio listeners, & vodcasting, to talks about the evolving podcast ecosystem, 1 thing is clear: it’s all about fitting into listeners’ daily lives. (cont'd)
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.@PodcastMovement here we come! We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there next week! Visit us at the Industry Expert Talks stage or find us speaking at 3 sessions! (cont'd) #PodcastMovement #PM2024 #podcasting #audiosimplified #BadAaaS #team
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We’re excited to honor two more Stackers who are celebrating anniversaries this week! Kudos to Rich Showalter and Gene Savage for their continued commitment and effort. Here’s to many more years of success and collaboration!
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We’re thrilled to announce that three venerable #publicradio stations have joined the SoundStack platform: @kcrw, @WBGO, & @KUTX! Thanks to @RedTech_News for some first coverage - Read it here 👉 redtech.pro/soundstack-annou… #audiosimplified #BadAaaS #digitalaudio #livestreaming
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This week, we're thrilled to celebrate the milestone anniversaries of 3 incredible Stackers! A big congratulations to Isaac Morse, Cameron Black, and Victoria Ionescu for their dedication and hard work. Here's to many more years of success and teamwork!
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The new & awesome Stackers keep coming! Matt Herzog is the latest addition to our Solutions Engineering team, dedicated to helping our audio publisher partners leverage our hosting / delivery, monetization, and measurement tools to maximum benefit. Hear a bit from Matt👇
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One of the hallmarks of an agile, independent company is a team that gets things done well without getting hung up on things like whether or not something is “in their lane.” SoundStack Chief of Staff ⭐Alex Dolven⭐ is no exception to that attitude. Hear directly from him👇
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NEXT WEEK IN LISBON! Stackers are on their way to @RedTech_News International’s CXO Summit 2024, starting next Tues, 6/11. Rockie Thomas & Michael Fischer will be there, ready to talk innovation coming down the pike in #streaming / #podcast hosting, monetization, & measurement.
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Looking to go deeper on #streaming tech? This Monday, our CTO Mihai Ciurea joins other leaders at Liquidshop 4, the fourth edition of a workshop about Liquidsoap & related tech. The workshop will be held this Monday, 5/27. Register and find info here 👉liquidsoap.info/liquidshop/4…
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If you’re heading to @PodcastShowLDN this Wednesday in London & want to hear about what’s coming down our podcast pike, make sure to connect with Stackers Matt Kellogg & Stacy Newhuis. Two super people who are ready to talk over tea. See everyone there! thepodcastshowlondon.com/
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.@advertisingweek's event creators came to us to help build a “next-best” experience in the form of a live #streaming station. We're super proud to share that's where @Live365 came in. Wherever you are, listen in on a #AWEurope24 session right now! 👉 live365.com/station/Advertis…
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Say hi to Mikala Testa, the next in our series of featured Stackers! Part of the Finance team, Mikala brings tremendous expertise and amazing spirit to the team. Hear about what drives her in her own words below. 👇🌟 #audiosimplified
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The news was a perfect complement to a great week at @NABShow, where both SoundStack and @Broadcast365 teams got to spend time with our amazing partners and friends. Get the full IAB report here: iab.com/news/2023-u-s-digita… #audiosimplified #badaaas
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