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# Amazon buys Art19 to monetize its podcast content push
- URL: https://www.medianexis.com/amazon-buys-art19-to-monetize-its-podcast-content-push/
- Published: 2026-09-14T15:02:53.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T15:02:54.000Z
- Description: Amazon has struck a deal to acquire podcast ad and hosting company Art19, terms undisclosed, following its Wondery purchase and the launch of podcasts on Amazon Music and Audible over the past year.
- Author: Fabric.Media Editorial
- Tags: Ad-tech, Deals, Amazon buys Art19 to monetize its podcast content push

**Why it matters.** With SiriusXM, iHeartMedia and Spotify already having bought their own ad-tech stacks, independent podcast publishers now have one fewer neutral hosting and monetization option to choose from.

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