Spotify, Warner Bros. and DC Comics have announced a joint venture to created new, scripted podcast content.
The new, three-year deal will bring exclusive scripted content to Spotify listeners across the globe. The deal allows Spotify to create content using characters from across the DC Universe and could make for some great listening on your commute to and from work!
“As we continue to see explosive growth in podcasting around the world, we are thrilled to partner with Warner Bros. to build this slate of programming drawn from the worlds of DC and WB,” say Spotify Chief Content and Advertising Business Officer, Dawn Ostroff. “We could not be more excited to be working with Robert, Peter and the entire Warner Bros. and DC teams to deliver new exclusive stories to the more than 286 million Spotify users.”
“Warner Bros. has been synonymous with compelling and unforgettable storytelling for nearly a century, and we’re continuing to expand that legacy across all types of media platforms for our fans,” continued Robert Steele and Peter Girardi, in a joint statement. “Spotify’s deep engagement with its consumers and commitment to prioritizing their podcast vertical makes them an ideal partner in this endeavor. We’re excited to bring beloved characters and franchises from DC and Warner Bros. into this new world and to use our storytelling prowess to redefine what’s possible in the scripted audio space.”
No news yet on when the first of these podcasts will be released.
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