Acast, the world’s largest independent podcast company,
today announced the appointment of Laura Hagen as SVP, Regional MD Americas & Global Head of Agency Relations.
Hagen’s appointment underscores Acast’s global expansion, with the Americas serving as a key
growth engine. North America has been a significant driver of the company’s forward
momentum, fueled by a remarkable 70% increase in net sales in Q2 2025 alone.
This latest milestone follows a period of strategic momentum, marked by the appointment of
US-based CEO Greg Glenday in June 2025 and the acquisition of Wonder Media Network in
January 2025.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Laura to the Acast team,
” said Glenday. “She has an
incredible track record of delivering results, and her background is tailor-made for Acast’s next
decade. She’s built high-performance teams across audio, creative sales, digital, and data; quite
literally covering many of our strategic priorities.”
Recognizing the fragmented nature of the podcasting industry, Acast provides a unified solution
that empowers creators to grow and monetize, while giving advertisers smart ways to buy at
scale.
“I am so energized to join Acast at this pivotal moment of growth, working alongside this
talented team,” said Hagen.
“Our goal is to bridge the gap between highly engaged audiences
and the brands looking to connect with them. The podcast market is maturing at an extremely
rapid pace, and I am truly excited to join such an innovative company leading the way.”
Drawing on leadership roles at Zeta Global and iHeartMedia, she joins the organization with deep expertise in leveraging large proprietary data sets, AI, and identity graphs – experience
that is necessary to Acast’s technology-driven approach. Her strong track record in creating and
selling cross-platform marketing solutions also complements Acast Creative Studios’ focus on
developing omnichannel deals.
Since 2014, Acast has been building the world’s most valuable podcast marketplace, creating the technology that connects podcast creators, advertisers and listeners. Its marketplace spans more than 140,000 podcasts, 3,300 advertisers and one billion quarterly listens. Crucially, those listens are monetised wherever they happen – across any podcast app or listening platform.
The company operates worldwide, with headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Acast is listed on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market (ACAST.ST). Certified Adviser is FNCA Sweden AB.
