AdLarge Media and AdLarge Podcast Network

What AdLarge Media and AdLarge Podcast Network does

AdLarge Media is a New York-based, privately held audio advertising and podcast network founded around 2011 by Gary Schonfeld and Cathy Csukas. The company operates four primary properties: the AdLarge Podcast Network (150+ shows spanning true crime, finance, female lifestyle, and history with IABv2 compliant downloads), the AdLarge Radio Network (4,000+ terrestrial radio stations reaching approximately 200 million weekly listeners), the fwd. network (a multi-channel creator platform launched in 2025 targeting female and underrepresented creators across audio, video, social, and live experiences), and Inlet FM (a standalone independent creator destination). Combined, the portfolio generates roughly 25 million monthly downloads across the digital audio footprint.

Name

AdLarge Media and AdLarge Podcast Network

Legal name

AdLarge Media

Website

https://adlarge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AdLarge is an independent audio advertising and podcast network serving Fortune 500 brands and content partners through four properties: a 150+ show podcast network, a 4,000+ station radio network, the fwd. creator network, and Inlet FM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Advertising and Podcast Network Services

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Media Buying Agencies (54183)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Podcast Ad Sales Networks & Monetization Platforms (MPACADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ad Tech & Programmatic Audio Platforms (MPAIADAH), Audio/Podcast/Streaming Media Buying (MPAAABAF), Podcast Hosting, Distribution & Listening Platforms (BPAMAJAD)

Keywords

• Audio advertising sales
• Podcast network monetization
• Radio advertising network
• Creator monetization services
• Programmatic audio advertising

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Podcast Advertising Sales: Monetization of podcast content through pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll advertising placements. Host-read endorsements and premium ad environments with bespoke service from ad ops teams.
2. Radio Advertising Sales: National and regional radio advertising across 4000+ stations with format and daypart precision targeting for brands.
3. Streaming Audio Advertising: Digital audio advertising across streaming platforms and pure play music services with advanced audience targeting.
4. Creator Monetization Services: Full monetization services for content partners including ad sales, ad ops, research, and enterprise hosting. Revenue share arrangements with podcasters and broadcasters.
5. Brand Partnerships and Integrations: Custom integrated campaigns combining audio, video, and social elements with premium creators. Second-year sponsorships and multi-platform brand collaborations.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AdLarge Media operates an audio advertising and podcast network platform that sells advertising placements across broadcast radio, podcasts, and streaming audio to brands, and provides monetization, ad sales, ad operations, research, and enterprise hosting services to podcasters and broadcasters. The company operates the AdLarge Podcast Network (150+ shows), AdLarge Radio Network (4,000+ stations), the fwd. network (female-first creator platform), and Inlet FM, supported by the proprietary AI-powered Inlet technology platform for content onboarding, distribution, and monetization.

Product overview

AdLarge is an audio advertising and podcast network platform with a multi-product portfolio consisting of the AdLarge Podcast Network (150+ podcasts with IABv2 compliant downloads), AdLarge Radio Network (4,000+ terrestrial radio stations), the fwd. network (female-first multi-channel creator platform), and Inlet FM (independent audio destination). The platform provides end-to-end solutions for podcasters and broadcasters including full monetization, ad sales, ad ops, research, and enterprise hosting. In January 2026, AdLarge acquired the AI-powered Inlet Media technology platform to enhance its content marketing ecosystem with automated content onboarding, distribution, and monetization workflows for both audio and video content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• the fwd. network: A multi-channel creator platform and podcast network that amplifies diverse voices and underrepresented creators, connecting brands with engaged audiences through culturally resonant storytelling. Powers female voices across audio and digital platforms.
• Inlet FM

Products and services

• AdLarge Podcast Network
• AdLarge Radio Network
• the fwd. network
• Inlet FM
• Inlet Media Technology Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 200 million+ listeners reached weekly
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Inlet MediacoreTechnology or Integration · 15 January 2026AdLarge acquired the assets of Inlet Media, Inc., a technology platform the company had used for nearly two years to onboard, distribute, and monetize audio and video content through AI-powered podcast and creator workflows. The acquisition brings Patrick Cedrowski (co-founder) as CTO and Brian Egan (co-founder) as VP & Head of Product to lead technology and product strategy.
• NumbereightcoreTechnology or IntegrationAdLarge, the fwd. network, and Numbereight partnered to bring privacy-first audience targeting to audio advertisers, combining AdLarge's audio inventory with Numbereight's privacy-focused targeting technology.
• Adalyst MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdLarge's fwd. network expanded through acquisition of Adalyst Media's podcast collection, adding female-led content to the network portfolio.
• IMS Radio NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContent partner providing radio content for the AdLarge network ecosystem.
• Performance Racing NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContent partner providing racing content for the AdLarge network ecosystem.
• FlightpathminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContent partner in the AdLarge network ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Audacy: Audacy is a major US radio broadcasting and podcast network operator selling national audio advertising across owned stations and podcasts. Like AdLarge, it monetizes broadcast reach and digital audio inventory for enterprise brands, but at substantially larger scale.
• Acast: Acast is a global podcast hosting, monetization, and advertising platform connecting creators and brands. It directly parallels AdLarge's podcast network and creator monetization services, with similar programmatic and direct sales capabilities for advertisers.
• Triton Digital: Triton Digital provides audio ad serving, programmatic infrastructure, and measurement technology used by broadcasters, podcasters, and streaming audio providers. It overlaps with AdLarge's programmatic audio advertising infrastructure and creator monetization stack.
• Audioboom: Audioboom is a podcast publishing and advertising platform that produces, hosts, and monetizes premium podcasts for brands. It competes with AdLarge Podcast Network in the premium podcast ad sales and creator monetization space.
• Veritone One: Veritone One is an AI-driven audio and podcast advertising agency that plans, buys, and measures campaigns for brands. It is comparable to AdLarge's enterprise audio ad sales services, though it operates primarily as an agency rather than a network owner.
• Libsyn: Libsyn is a long-standing podcast hosting and monetization platform offering ad insertion and distribution tools to independent creators. It overlaps with AdLarge's Inlet FM offering for independent creator onboarding and monetization.

Broad incumbents

• iHeartMedia: iHeartMedia is the largest US radio company and a dominant podcast publisher with the iHeartPodcast Network. It competes directly with AdLarge's AdLarge Podcast Network and AdLarge Radio Network but operates at far greater scale and offers broader digital audio capabilities.
• Spotify: Spotify operates the world's largest music and podcast streaming platform with owned podcast content and an integrated ad business, including Spotify Audience Network. It competes with AdLarge across podcast advertising and creator monetization at massive scale.
• SiriusXM: SiriusXM is a satellite radio and streaming audio company with a sizable podcast business through Stitcher and SiriusXM Media. It is a broad incumbent comparable to AdLarge's combined radio and podcast advertising footprint.

Emerging players

• Podscribe: Podscribe is a podcast advertising attribution and analytics platform helping brands measure ROI on podcast ad spend. It is comparable to AdLarge's IABv2 compliant measurement and advanced targeting capabilities, though it focuses narrowly on attribution rather than full-service sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/adlargemedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/AdLarge

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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