Universal Content Productions (Ucp) has signed a multi-year first-look deal with iHeartMedia, Variety has learned exclusively. Under the deal, Ucp will have the first right at adapting iHeartRadio’s original podcasts for television. Another part of the deal will give Ucp’s new podcast platform, Ucp Audio, the option to develop and co-produce original podcast series with the iHeartPodcast Network.
“Partnering with iHeart to not only adapt some of their enviable and extensive podcast library to television but also expand the production and reach of Ucp Audio originals is giant leap in our platform building strategy,” said Dawn Olmstead, president of Ucp. “We look forward to making waves in the podcast space this year and we are very excited to have iHeart joining us on our endeavor.”
The iHeartPodcast Network is home to more than 750 original podcasts, which cover topics such as business, sports, spirituality, technology, entertainment, family, comedy and true crime.
“Partnering with iHeart to not only adapt some of their enviable and extensive podcast library to television but also expand the production and reach of Ucp Audio originals is giant leap in our platform building strategy,” said Dawn Olmstead, president of Ucp. “We look forward to making waves in the podcast space this year and we are very excited to have iHeart joining us on our endeavor.”
The iHeartPodcast Network is home to more than 750 original podcasts, which cover topics such as business, sports, spirituality, technology, entertainment, family, comedy and true crime.
- 2/27/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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