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SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.

Acast is the global podcast platform connecting thousands of advertisers with engaged audiences across our 140,000+ podcast network. Since 2014, we’ve built the world’s most valuable podcast marketplace, spanning more than 140,000 shows and one billion quarterly listens — monetized wherever those listens happen. With advanced targeting, brand safety controls, and creative solutions that drive results, Acast empowers advertisers to reach listeners who trust and act on what they hear. Our marketplace brings scale, impact, and measurable ROI to podcast advertising, across any app or platform. The company operates worldwide and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Acast is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm (ACAST).

Liberated Syndication (Libsyn) pioneered the system to host and publish podcasts in 2004. Since then we have grown into the leading all-in-one podcast hosting and advertising platform and have been providing publishers with hosting, distribution, podcast advertising and monetization services. We have worked with thousands of producers - from beginners to professionals - to easily help them establish their brand and unique show, build an audience, and make money through new media. We are the best because we work with the best. We look forward to doing the same with you. In 2022, Libsyn hosted over 75,000 shows and delivered over 8 billion downloads to listeners globally. Podcast producers choose Libsyn to deliver their audio and video podcast episodes, distribute their content through smartphone apps (iOS and Android), and monetize via premium subscription services and advertising. Libsyn also owns Julep, Glow, Pair Networks, and AdvertiseCast, the industry’s leading podcast advertising marketplace connecting advertisers to podcasters. Brands powered by Libsyn are helping all creators podcast better by providing innovative tools for creation, hosting, growth and monetization. - Over 75,000 podcasts - Cost-effective plans to meet your needs - Full-service hosting to support your show's growth - Stellar Customer Service support - Generous file storage and transfer policies