Hueman Group Media

What Hueman Group Media does

Hueman Group Media is a New York-based, full-service podcast production agency founded in 2018, operating as Hueman Group Inc. The company produces premium podcasts and digital content for a B2B client base composed of nonprofit organizations, purpose-driven corporations, and social-impact thought leaders, with thematic focus on gender equity, climate change, social justice, mental health, and inclusive leadership. Its product portfolio spans sixteen podcast shows (including Impact After Hours, Finding Humanity, Forces for Good, Better Heroes, Still at Work, Source of Good, System Catalysts, Women Beyond Walls, and Sincerely, Hueman), distributed globally through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, alongside a core production services offering covering concept development, production and publishing, creative services (artwork and theme music), guest booking, and marketing support.

The underlying technology stack is conventional podcast production tooling rather than a proprietary platform; the company self-describes its core technology as a 'podcast production and digital content creation platform' with no proprietary features disclosed, and there is no evidence of in-house AI/ML, APIs, or developer-facing integrations. Notable enterprise and institutional clients include MetLife, Ernst & Young (EY), Vodafone US, Coursera, Skoll Foundation, Cascale, B Lab, MIT Solve, The Elders, Spring Impact, AFSP, AWID, and Crisis Text Line, several of which are multi-season co-production relationships. The business model is professional-services based, with custom quotes rather than published pricing, and the firm operates with a deliberately lean team of 8 employees.

The company has been recognized with a 2022 Webby Award for Best Series in Public Service and Activism (Finding Humanity) and a 2023 Silver Anthem Award for Human & Civil Rights, establishing credibility in the impact-content niche. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no acquisitions, no parent company, and no institutional investors evident in the source data, suggesting a bootstrapped operating posture.

Name

Hueman Group Media

Legal name

Hueman Group Inc.

Website

https://huemangroupmedia.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hueman Group Media is a New York-based full-service podcast production agency that produces award-winning branded podcasts for nonprofits, purpose-driven corporations, and social-impact thought leaders, operating a portfolio of 16+ shows distributed via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podcast Production Services

NAICS

Other Sound Recording Industries (51229), Sound Recording Studios (51224)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Podcast Networks & Studio Platforms (MPAIADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Podcast Hosting & Enterprise Solutions (Private/Branded Podcasts) (MPACADAF), Audio Production & Podcasting (BPAFAIAE)

Keywords

• Podcast production services
• Branded podcast content
• Social impact media
• Nonprofit podcast partnerships
• Content production agency

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Podcast Production Services: Full-service podcast production agency offering concept development, strategy, planning, production and publishing, creative services (artwork and theme music), guest booking and coordination, and marketing content and support for purpose-driven companies, nonprofits and thought leaders in social change and impact.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hueman Group Media is a full-service podcast production agency that produces premium podcasts for purpose-driven companies, nonprofit organizations, and thought leaders focused on social change and impact. Services span concept development, strategy, planning, production and publishing, creative services (artwork and theme music), guest booking and coordination, and marketing content and support. The agency also operates a network of 15+ original and co-produced podcasts covering gender equity, climate change, social justice, mental health, sustainability, and leadership.

Product overview

Hueman Group Media is a full-service media production agency that inspires social change through impactful, high-caliber podcasts and digital content. The portfolio includes seventeen distinct podcast shows (Impact After Hours, Source of Good, System Catalysts, Women Beyond Walls, Forces for Good, Say More with Tulaine Montgomery, Inclusion Begins with Me, Better Heroes, Still at Work, Finding Humanity, Training Camp for Leaders, Mission to Scale, Impact Reimagined, ClimateTech with Kentaro, Could Be Better TBH, Sincerely Hueman, and Finding Humanity) covering topics such as gender equity, climate change, social justice, and mental health. The company also offers production services including concept development and strategy, production and publishing, creative services (artwork and theme music), guest booking, and marketing content and support. The company has received industry recognition including a Webby Award for Best Series in Public Service and Activism in 2022 and a Silver Award for Human & Civil Rights from The Anthem Awards in 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hueman Group Media Production Services Full-service agency producing premium podcasts for purpose-driven companies, nonprofits, and thought leaders in social change and impact, including concept development, production, publishing, creative services (artwork and theme music), guest booking, and marketing support.
• Impact After Hours An original Hueman Group Media podcast featuring fun and rare peeks into the lives of social impact leaders, exploring their after-hours hobbies, book recommendations, and travel destinations.
• Source of Good A co-production with Cascale exploring how brands and manufacturers make products more sustainably for the environment and people.
• System Catalysts Weekly podcast exploring collaborative approaches to solving the world's toughest problems, featuring personal stories of catalysts who tackled issues from food access to racial injustice.
• Women Beyond Walls Narrative podcast exploring incarceration and reimagining what justice could look like, featuring women who have lived through the system.
• Forces for Good Narrative series from the lens of the B Corp movement featuring entrepreneurs and experts on what companies are doing to drive positive impact for people and the planet.
• Say More with Tulaine Montgomery Conversations with influential leaders from different races, generations, and sectors for candid discussions around building a thriving society.
• Inclusion Begins with Me: Conversations That Matter A MetLife-sponsored podcast weaving storytelling and research-driven conversations to examine the role people play in creating inclusive work spaces, hosted by Dr. Cindy Pace.
• Better Heroes An EY-sponsored podcast featuring solutions to climate catastrophe, global unemployment, food insecurity, and social inequity, with conversations with founders and impact entrepreneurs.
• Still at Work A Coursera-sponsored podcast hosted by Kim Taylor exploring career navigation and workplace questions submitted by listeners.
• Finding Humanity Award-winning true stories podcast of courage and purpose in the face of social justice, equality, and human rights issues, featuring global experts and advocates.
• Training Camp for Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. Leadership development podcast hosted by Harvard Business Professor Archie L. Jones Jr., featuring stories and actionable advice from accomplished business leaders and investors.
• Mission to Scale Podcast hosted by Dan Berelowitz exploring tools, mindsets, and strategies for organizations and funders to maximize impact at scale.
• Impact Reimagined Weekly podcast where Noa Gafni chats with forward-thinking leaders about solving humanity's greatest problems through innovative approaches to traditional corporate practices.
• ClimateTech with Kentaro Podcast featuring conversations with founders, investors, journalists, and influencers who have expertise in solving the climate crisis through technology.
• Could Be Better, TBH Mental health podcast hosted by Stacy London featuring interviews with celebrities and advocates using hope, kindness, and empathy to navigate life's hardest situations.
• Sincerely, Hueman Award-winning narrative podcast featuring diverse advocates, philanthropists, and change makers sharing stories of kindness and positive impact.

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MetLifecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMetLife partnered with Hueman Group Media to produce 'Inclusion Begins with Me: Conversations That Matter' podcast series. Hosted by Dr. Cindy Pace, the show examines inclusive workplace practices through storytelling and expert conversations.
• Skoll FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSkoll Foundation, a philanthropy organization focused on social entrepreneurship, partnered for podcast content collaboration on social impact topics.
• Vodafone UScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVodafone US partnered with Hueman Group Media for purpose-driven content production aligned with their corporate social impact initiatives.
• Ernst & Young (EY)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEY partnered with Hueman Group Media to produce the 'Better Heroes' podcast series, featuring conversations with impact entrepreneurs and discussing the role of businesses in championing social impact.
• CascalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCascale, a global nonprofit alliance for sustainable business, co-produces the 'Source of Good' podcast with Hueman Group Media. The show explores how brands are making products more sustainable.
• CourseracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoursera partnered with Hueman Group Media to co-produce 'Still at Work' podcast hosted by Kim Taylor, Head of DEI at Coursera, focusing on career navigation and workplace insights.
• B LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB Lab partnered to co-produce 'Forces for Good' podcast exploring the B Corp movement and companies driving positive impact beyond traditional business practices.
• Spring ImpactcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSpring Impact partnered with Hueman Group Media to produce the 'Mission to Scale' podcast, revealing strategies for organizations to maximize their social impact at scale.
• MIT SolvecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMIT Solve, an initiative addressing world challenges through technology and entrepreneurship, partnered for podcast content collaboration.
• The ElderscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Elders, an independent group of global leaders working for peace and human rights, partnered for podcast content on their initiatives.
• Crisis Text LineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCrisis Text Line partnered for podcast content collaboration focused on mental health awareness.
• AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAFSP partnered with Hueman Group Media for podcast content related to suicide prevention and mental health.
• AWID (Association for Women's Rights in Development)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAWID partnered to produce 'Feminist Fire' podcast featuring conversations on women's rights and gender justice.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pushkin Industries: Major podcast studio and network producing premium narrative and branded shows, with backing from industry leaders. Larger and more diversified, but operates in the same production space Hueman Group Media serves.
• Cadence13: Podcast production and distribution company working with major brands and talent on premium shows. Larger and broader in scope, but operates in the same branded podcast production space.
• Pineapple Street Studios: Established podcast studio producing high-profile narrative and branded podcasts for major media and brand partners. Broader portfolio and deeper resources than Hueman Group Media.

Direct peers

• Wonder Media Network: Podcast production company and network producing shows with notable women and underrepresented voices, including purpose-driven content. Comparable in mission, audience, and production model.
• Message Heard: Independent podcast agency producing branded podcasts for charities, NGOs, and purpose-led brands. Directly comparable mission-to-mission with Hueman Group Media's social-impact focus.
• Lower Street: Full-service podcast production agency producing branded and narrative podcasts for B2B clients, with award-winning work and a comparable service mix (concept, production, publishing).
• Lemonada Media: Podcast studio and network producing premium narrative and branded podcasts across socially conscious themes. Comparable in both producing original content and offering branded podcast services.
• Content on Purpose: Branded podcast agency focused on mission-driven brands and nonprofits, producing podcasts that align cultural relevance with social impact. Closely mirrors Hueman Group Media's positioning.
• Quill (formerly Pacific Content): Branded podcast production agency serving major brands and purpose-driven organizations, with a similar end-to-end model and emphasis on storytelling craft. Closest analog to Hueman Group Media's service offering.

Emerging players

• PRX (Public Radio Exchange): Public media company distributing and producing podcasts on social-impact and storytelling topics, with a strong nonprofit network. Comparable in mission and audience, though primarily a distributor/platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@huemangroupmedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hueman-group-media

Compliance4 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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