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2026
Acast acquires Backyard Ventures for $20 million
Acast has acquired US-based creator network Backyard Ventures for $20 million, comprising $16 million in cash payable at closing and $4 million in deferred Acast shares. Backyard Ventures generated $16.1 million in revenue in 2025 and its roster of over 200 creators spans audio, YouTube, newsletters and social media. Completion occurred concurrently with signing, and the Backyard Ventures brand will be retired as the company is integrated into Acast.
2021
Acast hires Hannah O’Connell as associate partner manager
Acast hired Hannah O’Connell as associate partner manager in Ireland; she will work closely with Jennifer Dollard.
2021
Acast appoints Jennifer Dollard as Ireland content director
Acast appointed Jennifer Dollard as content director Ireland, where she will lead the company’s podcast development efforts.
2021
MECCA partners with Acast to launch MECCA Talks
MECCA partnered with Acast to launch a new podcast called MECCA Talks.
2021
Crooked Media and Acast announce partnership
Crooked Media announced a partnership with podcast platform Acast.
2021
Acast launches Acast+ podcast subscription tools
Acast launched Acast+, a set of podcast subscription tools that includes ad-free streams, exclusive content and early access.
2021
Acast makes Acast+ subscription tools public
Podcast platform Acast made Acast+ public, offering podcast creators subscription tools including ad-free streams, exclusive content and early access. The program remained in beta when it went public.
2021
Acast announces acquisition of RadioPublic
Acast announced that it was acquiring RadioPublic for an undisclosed amount, with the stated goal of using RadioPublic’s technology to bring more creators to Acast’s platform and expand in the US market.
2020
Nova Entertainment ends its partnership with Acast
Nova Entertainment ended its relationship with podcast network Acast. The two had signed an agreement in 2017.
2020
Acast partners with JioSaavn to expand podcast offerings in South Asia
Acast partnered with JioSaavn to make Acast's global network of shows and podcast infrastructure available through JioSaavn, expanding its content offering in South Asia. The article said Acast content would appear in full through JioSaavn over the following two months.
2019
Daily Mail Australia launches its first podcast, Obsessed!
Daily Mail Australia launched its first podcast, Obsessed!, in partnership with Acast. The podcast focuses on reality television, and its first season focuses on Love Island Australia.
2019
Daily Mail Australia partners with Acast to launch Obsessed!
Daily Mail Australia partnered with Acast to launch the reality TV podcast Obsessed!, its first podcast.