Independent Podcast Platform Acast to Develop Integration With Meta

Creators will be able to invite listeners to subscriber-only Facebook groups

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Independent podcasting platform Acast is working with Meta on an integration that will enable podcast creators on Acast’s platform to offer their listeners entry to subscriber-only Facebook groups.

Acast’s network is made up of more than 47,000 podcasts from independent creators, publishers and celebrities including Margaret Cho, Anna Faris, Marc Maron and Shaun T, and the integration will be available to any of them with an Acast+ membership, which they can start free-of-charge.

Creators using Acast+ will be able to offer their listeners entry to subscriber-only Facebook groups where they can engage with each other, interact directly with podcasters and access exclusive benefits including livestreams, question-and-answer sessions and special events.

Podcasters can create their community hub seamlessly rather than having to manually find and add fans, and they will be able to manage their subscriber-only Facebook groups and perform tasks such as accessing insights, engaging with their community and promoting new and upcoming...

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