News brand Metro has published a wrap from The Crime Desk, the new home of true crime from the makers of the Trial.
The partnership connects The Crime Desk with over 2.5million UK commuters, catching them just as many are in the act of indulging in their favourite podcast shows.
This wrap showcases the range of crime-themed podcasts available through the recently launched hub, which houses the increasing number of successful, sought-out true crime series including no.1 podcast franchise, The Trial.
On the inside, it runs the magnifying glass over latest launch Heists, Scams and Lies, the Hunt for Tamara Ecclestone’s Missing Diamonds. This newest addition follows crime correspondents George Odling and Andy Jehring as they attempt to hunt down £25m of diamonds, cash and jewellery stolen from the home of Formula 1 heiress, Tamara Ecclestone.
Other latest episodes from The Trial franchise include The Kim Kardashian Heist, alongside bonus The Trial+ episodes covering the latest proceedings from the Sycamore Gap tree felling case. The series has enjoyed more than 40 million downloads and is one of the world’s most popular true crime podcasts.
By signing up to The Crime Desk, subscribers can access an extensive archive of over 200 episodes of The Trial, unlock ad-free listening and enjoy free bonus episodes of their favourite shows.
The Crime Desk also plays host to On the Case, a three-part series exploring the case of the Essex Fentanyl poisonings.
Mike Wooller, Deputy Head of Podcasts, dmg media comments: “Metro has proven to be the perfect partner in crime to showcase the range of content available with The Crime Desk.
“It provides the means, motives and opportunity to connect with nationwide podcast listeners during their daily travels, while also being a popular choice among the young and diverse audiences who typically tune into true crime as their favourite podcast genre.
“This wrap is the ideal way to evidence our range of content, just when our audiences have their headphones in, with commuting time to kill.”
