Acast has opened its brand-new UK headquarters in the heart of London’s Old Street for podcasters and advertisers, as well as the company’s 100-strong UK-based team.
The new London HQ’s ground floor has been designed exclusively for creators, featuring four multimedia studios equipped for both audio and video production, including state-of-the-art cameras for large-scale video podcasts as well as a photographic studio with infinity wall.
“This is a real moment for the UK podcasting community,” said Josh Woodhouse, Managing Director for Acast UK & Ireland. “We’ve designed a space with the aim of fostering real creativity between creators, advertisers and our own team.
“By bringing everyone together under one roof – our home – we aim to accelerate even more innovative and impactful podcasts and advertising campaigns that fully embrace audio, video and beyond.”
In collaboration with Amazon Music, one of the studios will be named the Amazon Music Studio and will be available for free to emerging and brand-new creators – providing them with access to professional-grade cameras, microphones and resources to launch and support their podcasting journey.
Megan Bradshaw, Amazon Music’s Head of Podcasts EU, ANZ, IN said: “The team at Amazon Music and I are delighted to close this year by further collaborating with Acast.
“In addition to Amazon Music’s ad-free offering with Acast, our new studio aims to invest in our companies’ shared vision around elevating podcast creators and making the medium more accessible to all.”
Sam Shetabi, Acast’s Executive Content Director, UK added: “This is our biggest ever investment in creators, with a real focus on the omnichannel future of podcasting.
“Creators will work alongside us in a shared space, designed to foster true collaboration and creativity.
“Our new London headquarters is a testament to our commitment to empowering podcasters and advertisers and driving the industry forward.”
The space was officially opened on Thursday last week with creators including Adam Buxton, Pete Wicks and Elizabeth Day attending the launch party.
Acast podcasters can book the new studios from January 2025, with details to be announced in due course.
