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Cadence13

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Cadence13 (formerly DGital Media Inc.) was a media company based in New York City that created, distributed, and monetized audio content, primarily podcasts. The company was founded in 2015 and was a division of Audacy, Inc.[1][2] The company was helmed by chief executive officer Spencer Brown,[3] Chief Content Officer Chris Corcoran[4] and President John Murphy.[5] It was a major podcasting network and has produced podcasts for actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, reality star Lauren Conrad, journalist Neil Strauss, and author Rachel Hollis.[6][7] Cadence13 had partnerships with several other companies, including Goop, Crooked Media, and Tenderfoot TV.[1]

Cadence13
FormerlyDGital Media Inc.
Company typeSubsidiary
Industry
Founded2015; 9 years ago (2015)
Defunct2024; 0 years ago (2024)
FateSunset by Audacy
Headquarters
New York City
,
United States
Number of locations
3
Key people
ProductsDevelop, distribute and monetize podcasts
Number of employees
56
ParentAudacy, Inc.
Websitecadence13.com

Background and history

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David Landau and Spencer Brown worked together as co-CEOs for Westwood One and in 2015 founded Cadence13 as DGital Media, alongside venture capitalist Michael Rolnick.[8] In 2017, Entercom purchased a 45 percent stake in DGital Media for $9.7 million.[8]

In 2018, Cadence13 teamed up with the United Talent Agency to create Ramble, the "first podcast network devoted exclusively to online creators".[9]

In April 2019, Cadence13 announced that it would be starting C13Originals, under which the company would release several new podcast shows featuring unscripted audio stories.[1] The first C13Originals show released was Gangster Capitalism.[10][1] In July 2019, a partnership was announced between Cadence13 and Nielsen Holdings, with Cadence13 being one of the first few companies under the Nielsen Podcast Listener Buying Power Service.[11] On August 7, 2019, it was announced that broadcasting company Entercom had entered into an agreement with Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Media to acquire the companies.[12]

Cadence13 was named one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies for 2019".[13]

In March 2020, Cadence13 announced that they would be launching a podcast with former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, titled Yang Speaks.[14]

In early January 2024, it was announced that their parent company Audacy would be preparing to file for bankruptcy within the upcoming weeks. On January 7, 2024, Audacy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As part of the bankruptcy reorganization, Audacy has made a deal with its creditors to transfer control to them while cutting approximately $1.6 billion of its debt.[15]

On March 21, 2024, Audacy announced it would be reorganizing its podcast division under the new branding of Audacy Podcasts. As part of the move, the company will be sunsetting the brand name of Cadence13 and moving the staff and content under the Audacy Podcasts umbrella. The reorganization comes as part of Audacy’s plan to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. [16]

List of podcasts

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C13Originals

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  • Fallen Angel
  • Fate of Fact
  • Gangster Capitalism
  • Gone South
  • Hope, Through History
  • It Was Said
  • It Was Said: Sports
  • Long May They Run
  • No Place Like Home
  • Once Upon a Time...[21]
  • One Click
  • Relative Unknown[22]

Ramble

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Jarvey, Natalie. "Cadence13 Launched Original Podcast Arm With Admissions Scandal Series (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  2. ^ Washenko, Anna. "Cadence13 teams with TNT for companion podcast to upcoming Black Dahlia TV drama". Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  3. ^ "Spencer Brown, SVP of the Radio.com Podcast Network". Insideradio.com. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  4. ^ White, Peter (April 26, 2021). "Historian Jon Meacham Launches Podcast Studio With Cadence13, Sets Initial Slate". Deadline. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  5. ^ "Our Team - About Us". Cadence13. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  6. ^ a b White, Peter. "'Inception' Star Joseph Gordon-Levitt To Host Podcast About The Creative Process With Cadence13". Deadline. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  7. ^ "Cadence13 Inks Deal With Rachel Hollis". All Access. All Access Music Group. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  8. ^ a b "Update: Entercom's Investment in DGital Media Totals $9.7M". Inside Radio. August 4, 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  9. ^ Shaw, Lucas. "United Talent Agency Creates Podcast Network for YouTube Stars". Retrieved June 5, 2019.
  10. ^ White, Peter (March 24, 2020). "'Gangster Capitalism': NRA To Be Focus Of Season 2 Of Documentary Podcast Series From C13Originals". Deadline. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  11. ^ "Nielsen Launches Podcast Listener Buying Power Service With iHeartMedia, Cadence13, Stitcher, Westwood One And cabana As Charter Clients". Cision. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  12. ^ "Entercom Buys Podcast Firms Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Media". Billboard. August 7, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  13. ^ "Cadence13 and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian Jon Meacham Partner to Produce Historic, Educational and Inspirational Documentary Podcast Series for These Times". Cision PR Newswire. April 17, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  14. ^ Deese, Kaelan (March 31, 2020). "Andrew Yang to launch issues-based podcast". The Hill. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  15. ^ "Radio broadcaster Audacy files for bankruptcy". The Wall Street Journal. January 7, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  16. ^ "Audacy Reorganizes Podcast Division, Sunsets Cadence13 Brand". The Hollywood Reporter. March 21, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  17. ^ "Cadence13 Partners With "Comments By Celebs"". Radio Ink. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  18. ^ "Goop Has a Podcast—And Oprah Is Its First Guest". Vogue. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
  19. ^ White, Peter (April 16, 2020). "'Hope, Through History': Historian Jon Meacham, A+E Networks' History & Cadence13 Team For Crisis Podcast Doc Series". Deadline. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  20. ^ Spangler, Todd (July 23, 2020). "Mark-Paul Gosselaar Will Break Down Every 'Saved by the Bell' Season 1 Episode in a New Podcast". Variety. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  21. ^ Jarvey, Natalie (July 10, 2020). "Podcast Playlist: Docuseries 'Once Upon a Time…in the Valley' to Explore Traci Lords Scandal".
  22. ^ White, Peter (August 10, 2020). "'Relative Unknown': Wild True Story Of Hell's Angels, Murder & Witness Protection Set As Podcast Series From C13Originals".
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