PodcastOne shares surge 11.20% intraday after announcing multi-year AI partnership with Listener.com to enhance monetization and streamline operations.

PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) rose 11.20% intraday following the announcement of a multi-year AI partnership with Listener.com. The collaboration will deploy AI-driven analytics across major platforms like Spotify, Apple, and YouTube to unify audience tracking, optimize revenue growth, and reduce operational costs. PodcastOne highlighted the integration’s potential to enhance monetization for creators and advertisers while improving efficiency for distribution partners. The deal aligns with the company’s strategy to leverage technology for scalability, given its 3.9 billion total downloads and 1 billion monthly impressions. Executives emphasized the partnership’s role in strengthening PodcastOne’s market position by streamlining operations and accelerating data-driven decision-making.