Audioboom Group

What Audioboom Group does

Audioboom Group plc is a Jersey-incorporated holding company listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange under ticker BOOM, operating a global spoken-word audio platform for hosting, distributing, and monetizing podcast content. The company operates through its primary operating subsidiary Audioboom Limited (UK), with US operations run through Audioboom Inc and Austin Advertising Inc (both Maryland), and the recently acquired UK podcast network operator Adelicious Limited. Its core product is an ad-tech and monetization platform that underpins a scalable content business serving a premium network of 250 top tier podcasts, with key content partners including True Crime Obsessed, The Tim Dillon Show, No Such Thing As A Fish, and The Cycling Podcast; the Adelicious acquisition added over 200 additional UK podcasts and 40 million unique listeners to form the largest UK podcast network.

The platform enables multi-platform distribution across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Deezer, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, Saavn, Stitcher, Facebook, and partner websites and mobile apps, with certified integration into Spotify's Distribution API for video podcast distribution. Audioboom reaches 58 million unique listeners and 180 million monthly downloads globally, and is ranked the fifth largest podcast publisher in the US by Edison Research. The technology stack combines hosting infrastructure, multi-platform distribution logic, and proprietary ad-tech enabling both programmatic and direct advertising sales, with a growing self-serve component via the Showcase marketplace. Recent platform expansion targets video podcast monetization through commercial partnerships with Spotify (January 2026) and Apple (April 2026).

The business model is primarily advertising-led: Audioboom monetizes its podcast network through direct ad sales, programmatic channels, and the Showcase self-serve marketplace, with advertiser demand evidenced by 63% year-on-year growth in Showcase revenue in Q1 2026. The customer base spans two segments: podcast creators and publishers (who receive hosting, distribution, and monetization infrastructure) and brand advertisers (who purchase access to premium podcast audiences). FY2025 revenue reached approximately $80.4 million (up 10% YoY) with adjusted EBITDA of $5.1 million (up 54%), while H1 2026 revenue grew 30% YoY to $45.7 million with adjusted EBITDA up 80% to $3.2 million. The company employs between 11 and 50 staff and maintains headquarters in London with significant sales, business development, and marketing operations in New York.

Name

Audioboom Group

Legal name

Audioboom Group plc

Website

https://audioboomplc.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Audioboom Group plc is a Jersey-incorporated, AIM-listed podcast hosting, distribution, and monetization platform serving 250+ premium content creators and global brand advertisers, reaching 58 million unique listeners and 180 million monthly downloads across major podcast platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podcast Advertising Platform

NAICS

Other Sound Recording Industries (512290), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Podcast Hosting & Distribution Platforms (MPAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Podcast Ad Sales Networks & Monetization Platforms (MPACADAD), Podcast Networks & Studio Platforms (MPAIADAC), Podcast Hosting, Distribution & Listening Platforms (BPAMAJAD)

Keywords

• Podcast hosting platform
• Audio content distribution
• Podcast advertising network
• Spoken-word audio platform
• Video podcast monetization

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Helier

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Podcast Advertising: Primary revenue stream from selling advertising inventory across the company's podcast network. The company operates an ad-tech platform that monetizes podcast content through programmatic and direct ad sales. Revenue per thousand downloads (RPM) metrics are tracked, with Q3 2025 RPM of $51.92.
2. Showcase Marketplace: Self-serve advertising marketplace enabling brands and advertisers to directly purchase podcast advertising inventory. Revenue from Showcase surged 63% year-on-year in Q1 2026, representing a growing portion of ad revenue.
3. Video Podcast Monetization: Partnership with Spotify and Apple for video advertising and subscription revenue expansion, addressing the monetization gap where video content generates less than half the revenue per thousand downloads compared to audio-only formats.

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Audioboom operates a spoken-word audio platform providing podcast hosting, multi-platform distribution, and ad-tech monetization services for a premium network of 250 top tier podcasts. The proprietary ad-tech platform underpins a scalable content business that monetizes podcasts through programmatic and direct advertising sales, with content distributed across major podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, etc.) and via partner websites and mobile apps. The platform supports both audio and video podcast formats, reaching 180M+ monthly downloads and 58M unique listeners worldwide.

Product overview

Audioboom is a podcast hosting, distribution, and monetization platform. The company's ad-tech and monetization platform underpins a scalable content business that provides commercial services for a premium network of podcasts. The core product includes the Showcase advertising marketplace for programmatic ad sales, along with hosting, distribution, and monetization capabilities across audio and video formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Showcase Advertising Marketplace Self-serve programmatic advertising marketplace where brands and advertisers directly purchase podcast advertising inventory across Audioboom's premium network. Revenue from Showcase surged 63% year-on-year in Q1 2026, reflecting stronger demand and expanded inventory following new tier one podcast signings.
• Podcast Hosting and Distribution Platform End-to-end podcast hosting and multi-platform distribution service for podcast creators and publishers, supporting both audio and video podcast formats. Content is distributed via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Deezer, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, Saavn, Stitcher, Facebook, and partner websites and mobile apps.
• Adelicious Podcast Network British podcast network acquired in July 2025, comprising over 200 podcasts and 40 million unique listeners, forming the largest UK podcast network under the Audioboom platform with integrated monetization and technology capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record H1 2026 revenue of $45.7 million, up 30% year-on-year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ApplecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2026Commercial partnership with Apple for video advertising and subscription revenue expansion. Spotify announced adoption of Apple's HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology for video podcasts, enabling creators to distribute video content across both Spotify and Apple Podcasts without changing existing setups.
• SpotifycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Commercial partnership with Spotify to address video podcast monetization challenges, as video content generates less than half the revenue per thousand downloads compared to audio-only formats. Audioboom is integrated with Spotify's Distribution API enabling creators to distribute and monetize video content directly on Spotify.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Acast: Acast is a Swedish podcast hosting and monetization platform operating globally. Direct competitor to Audioboom with similar hosting, programmatic ad marketplace (Acast Marketplace), and premium podcast network offerings targeting the same creators and advertisers.
• Libsyn: Libsyn is a long-established podcast hosting and distribution platform. Competes directly with Audioboom's hosting and distribution infrastructure for independent and professional podcast creators.

Broad incumbents

• iHeartMedia: iHeartMedia is the largest US radio broadcaster and the #1 US podcast publisher by Edison Research. Operates iHeartPodcast Network, competing head-to-head with Audioboom for premium content, ad spend, and listener share across the US market.
• Spotify: Spotify operates the world's largest music streaming platform and is a major podcast distribution and monetization partner (and competitor) of Audioboom. Owns Megaphone (hosting) and Spotify Studios (original content), creating both integration upside and competitive risk for Audioboom.
• SiriusXM (Stitcher): SiriusXM owns Stitcher and operates SiriusXM Podcast Network, monetizing spoken-word audio at scale. Competes with Audioboom for premium content and ad dollars, particularly in US true crime, sports, and entertainment categories.
• Amazon (Wondery): Amazon Music and Wondery together form a major podcast distribution and original content network integrated with Audible. Competes with Audioboom on premium podcast monetization and audience reach.
• Audacy: Audacy is a US radio broadcaster operating a large podcast network with significant ad-sales infrastructure. Directly competes with Audioboom in US podcast ad sales and premium content acquisition.

Emerging players

• Pinecast: Pinecast is a smaller podcast hosting and monetization platform with a self-serve marketplace. Comparable as a direct, smaller-scale competitor to Audioboom in serving independent creators with hosting and ad insertion tools.
• Buzzsprout: Buzzsprout is a popular independent podcast hosting platform with strong SMB creator adoption. Comparable as a hosting-focused competitor, though less direct overlap in the premium network and monetization layer where Audioboom competes.
• SoundCloud: SoundCloud operates an audio streaming and creator monetization platform that has expanded into spoken-word and podcast content. Comparable as a creator monetization and distribution platform competing for the same audio creator and advertiser ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Audioboom
• Facebookfacebook.com/audioboom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/audioboo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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