PodcastOne Inc. has renewed its exclusive sales and distribution agreement with A+E Networks for five of the network’s most‑downloaded podcasts—Cold Case Files, I Survived, American Justice, City Confidential, and Ancient Aliens. The extension keeps PodcastOne in charge of selling and distributing the shows across all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartRadio, and Amazon.
The renewal builds on a partnership that began in 2017 with a single podcast and has since grown to a five‑show portfolio. Together, the podcasts have accumulated between 160 million and 200 million downloads since the partnership started, underscoring the strong audience demand for true‑crime and investigative content.
PodcastOne’s Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue reached approximately $15.0 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA of about $0.6 million. The company has raised its fiscal‑year 2026 guidance to $55–$60 million in revenue and $3–$5 million in Adjusted EBITDA, a move that reflects confidence in the continued growth of its podcast library and the added value of the A+E extension.
President and Co‑Founder Kit Gray said the deal “reinforces PodcastOne’s position as a leading pure‑play podcast publisher and expands our audience reach.” He added that the partnership “has been a decade‑long relationship that has grown from one podcast to five, and we look forward to collaborating for years to come.”
The extension is expected to strengthen PodcastOne’s competitive position by adding high‑profile, high‑download content that attracts advertisers and drives listener engagement. It also aligns with A+E Networks’ strategy to cross‑promote its television programming through podcasting, creating synergies that can boost audience reach across both media channels.
The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed, but the renewal is likely to contribute positively to PodcastOne’s revenue mix and support its guidance for the remainder of the fiscal year. The partnership’s success demonstrates PodcastOne’s ability to secure and renew exclusive deals with established content providers, a key driver of its growth strategy.
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