11. Wondery’s COO on the Future of Podcasts

FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnis

• Episode: 11. Wondery’s COO on the Future of Podcasts
• Website: FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnis
• Feed URL: http://feeds.harvardbusiness.org/harvardbusiness/fomo-sapiens
• Duration: 00:31:59
• Published: 2021-01-21 11:01

Podcasting is the next big thing in content and advertising. Did you know that the average podcast aficionado listens to 5-7 podcasts a week? There's currently a gold rush in the podcasting industry, which also means that there is also a lot of FOMO. In this episode, Jen Sargent, COO of Wondery - the acclaimed podcast company recently acquired by Amazon - talks about leaving the entertainment startup that she created and what attracted her to Wondery, a network known for shows like "Dirty John," "Dr. Death," and "Business Wars.” Jen also discusses current trends in podcasting, the possibilities for big and small podcasts alike, and what type of content makes for a great podcast. Listen now to hear more about her journey with Wondery and the vision she has for the network 5-10 years from now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices