PodcastOne shares surge 17.78% after-hours after announcing multi-year AI partnership with Listener.com to enhance monetization and operational efficiency across major platforms.

PodcastOne surged 17.78% in after-hours trading following the announcement of a multi-year AI partnership with Listener.com. The collaboration aims to integrate Listener.com’s AI analytics across PodcastOne’s platform and major distribution channels, including Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and Amazon Podcasts, to unify audience tracking, optimize monetization, and reduce operational costs. The company emphasized that the AI-driven insights would enhance sales planning, forecasting, and overall efficiency, positioning PodcastOne to deliver greater value to creators, advertisers, and partners. With over 3.9 billion downloads and a network of 200 top podcasters, the partnership aligns with PodcastOne’s strategy to leverage technology for scalable growth. The move underscores confidence in AI’s potential to drive revenue and streamline operations in the competitive podcasting market.