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Automattic will integrate Pocket Casts into its blogging and microblogging appsĪutomattic also reveals their plans of implementing Pocket Casts with WordPress as both of them use really simple syndication, or RSS feeds. "As part of Automattic, Pocket Casts will continue to provide you with the features needed to enjoy your favorite podcasts (or find something new). More than 80M people in the US listen to a podcast weekly, and this critically acclaimed podcast app(Pocket Casts) makes it easier for fans to discover podcasts and customize their listening experience." However, Automattic has not disclosed the amount to be paid for the deal. The official WordPress blog post related to the development reads, "We’re excited to announce that Pocket Casts will be joining Automattic, the parent company of .

Automattic to buy podcast app called Pocket Casts Pocket Casts makes it easier for users to discover podcasts Co-founders Philip Simpson and Russel Ivanovic will remain in charge of the podcast app post the acquisition. Along with it, Automattic is also looking for ways of incorporating Pocket Casts multi-platform nature into its blogging tools. A podcast version of your WordPress.Automattic, the parent company of a microblogging website called Tumblr and website-creator tool called WordPress is planning to acquire a podcast application Pocket Casts from public radio groups including NPR and BBC Studios. “By converting your blog into a podcast, you’re leveraging the power of audio to grow your brand, audience, and income - without any extra work. “Making a podcast out of your blog breathes new life into the work you’re already doing - you can make your unique blogging voice actually audible!” the company said in a blog. Įarlier this year, Spotify-owned Anchor teamed up with to turn written material into podcasts via text-to-speech tech. No terms were given co-founders Russell Ivanovic and Philip Simpson, based in Adelaide SA, Australia, will continue to lead Pocket Casts as part of Automattic WordPress says we will explore building deep integrations with and Pocket Casts, which might mean they have aspirations as a podcast hosting company. “Big news! Pocket Casts will be joining Automattic, the parent company of WordPress, making it easier for podcast fans to discover new content and customize their listening experience,” Automattic tweeted. Podcast app (and website) Pocket Casts has been bought by Automattic, the owners of Wordpress and Tumblr. However, Automattic didn’t disclose how much it will pay to acquire Pocket Casts. “Fab to see! Pocket Casts is one of the great Australian tech/audio success stories in recent years,” tweeted Andrew Davies, Digital and Engagement Editor, ABC Audio Studios/Radio National. BBC Studios was also one of the stakeholders in the platform prior to Automattic’s acquisition. In May 2018, Pocket Casts was bought by public media organizations like National Public Radio, WNYC Studios, WBEZ Chicago, and This American Life. They’re building a big ol’ Voltron of great writing, publishing, and consumption apps,” tech writer David Chartier tweeted. They’ve been scooping up great stuff the last few years-Tumblr, Day One, WooCommerce. “Whoa, Automattic bought Pocket Casts (a great podcast player). Both blogs and podcasts use the RSS feed for distribution, so integrating the two platforms is going to be a good move by the company, as per a media report. Tech-savvy users must be aware of the advancement in the blogging experience this move will bring on. “We will explore building deep integrations with and Pocket Casts, making it easier to distribute and listen to podcasts.” “As part of Automattic, Pocket Casts will continue to provide you with the features needed to enjoy your favorite podcasts (or find something new),” a blog post said. WASHINGTON - Automattic, the parent company of Tumblr and, will soon be acquiring the popular podcast app- Pocket Casts from a collective of public radio groups, including National Public Radio and British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Studios.Ĭo-founders Russell Ivanovic and Philip Simpson will remain in charge of the Pocket Casts team, as per a media report.