Triton
Digital®, the global technology and services leader to
the digital audio and podcast industry, announced today the acquisition
of Omny
Studio, the creators of the world’s most advanced podcast and
on-demand audio publishing platform, which Triton has been integrated
with and re-selling since 2017.
As a result of this acquisition, Triton Digital has acquired the
technology, assets, and team of the Melbourne-based podcasting leader,
and is now the exclusive provider of the industry’s most advanced,
full-stack enterprise podcasting solution. The entire Omny Studio team,
including co-founders Andrew Armstrong and Long Zheng, have joined
Triton Digital.
Omny Studio is trusted by the world’s leading radio stations and podcast
networks, including Cumulus Media, Entercom, Mediacorp, Southern Cross
Austereo, Corus Entertainment, Mashable, Arabian Radio Network, Mamamia,
and more. The addition of Omny Studio’s comprehensive CMS and hosting
capabilities into Triton’s preeminent portfolio of streaming,
advertising, and measurement technologies provides the world’s audio
publishers with a one-stop-shop to increase their reach and revenue
while simultaneously streamlining workflows.
“Omny Studio has been an exceptional partner that shares our passion for
enabling traditional broadcasters and pure play podcasters to grow their
audience and revenue,” said Neal Schore, CEO of Triton Digital. “We are
proud to welcome Omny to the Triton family, and look forward to
combining our talent and technology to expand the solution globally and
continue to innovate around podcast data and analytics.”
“Triton Digital has been driving the growth and innovation of the
digital audio industry for the last 13 years, and we are excited to be
joining forces to further expand our global footprint and the adoption
of our unequaled technology around the world,” said Sharon Taylor, CEO
of Omny Studio. “We share a passion and a mission to provide publishers
with the most comprehensive technology in the market, and look forward
to working as part of the Triton family to drive the global audio
industry forward.”
“We’re excited by the opportunity to continue innovating for our
customers and look forward to the next phase of the journey ahead with
Triton Digital,” said Andrew Armstrong, Co-Founder and CTO of Omny
Studio. “Together with Triton, we remain committed to delivering
best-in-class creation, publishing, monetization and analytics tools
that enable audio publishers to garner millions of podcast downloads
every day,” added Long Zheng, Head of Product at Omny Studio.
About Triton Digital
Triton Digital® is the
global technology and services leader to the digital audio and podcast
industry. Operating in more than 40 countries, Triton provides
innovative technology that enables broadcasters, podcasters, and online
music services to build their audience, maximize their revenue, and
streamline their day-to-day operations. In addition, Triton powers the
global online audio industry with Webcast Metrics®, the
leading online audio measurement service. With unparalleled integrity,
excellence, teamwork, and accountability, Triton remains committed to
connecting audio, audience, and advertisers to continuously fuel the
growth of the global online industry. Triton Digital is a wholly owned
subsidiary of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP). For more
information, visit www.TritonDigital.com.
About Omny Studio
Omny Studio is a Melbourne-based
enterprise podcasting software-as-a-service startup. Founded in 2012 by
Andrew Armstrong, Ed Hooper and Long Zheng, the company has a rich
history in audio software and services, formerly developing SoundGecko
text-to-speech and Omny personalized radio, before launching the Omny
Studio platform in 2015. Today the platform is actively used by
thousands of podcasting and broadcasting clients, powering world-leading
publishers internationally. For more information, visit www.OmnyStudio.com.
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