Amazon Music on Wednesday announced it will acquire West Hollywood-based podcast company Wondery, which has produced programs including “Dr. Death” and “The Shrink Next Door.”“Amazon Music launched podcasts in September 2020, and together with Wondery, we hope to accelerate the growth and evolution of podcasts by bringing creators, hosts, and immersive experiences to even more listeners across the globe, just as we do with music,” Amazon Music said in a statement. “This is a pivotal moment to expand the Amazon Music offering beyond music as listener habits evolve.”Amazon Music said the deal has not yet closed. Amazon Music, a division of the Seattle-based e-commerce giant, said it plans to keep it that way. “When the deal closes, nothing will change for listeners, and they’ll continue to be able to access Wondery podcasts through a variety of providers,” Amazon Music said.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 30, 2020 19:21 UTC