Podnews Weekly Review Greg Glenday Reveals How Acast is Betting on Creator-First Podcasting
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Sep 19, 2025 
Greg Glenday, CEO of Acast, shares insights on the company's impressive growth and creator-first strategy, revealing they've paid over $500 million to creators. He discusses the challenges posed by AI-generated content flooding the podcast market and the tension between innovation and quality. Glenday also highlights Acast's international expansion in markets like Singapore and Mexico, along with their approach to video and ad tech. The conversation touches on the importance of transparency in content, as well as Acast's future outlook for subscriptions and advertising.
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Acast Reorganized Around Alignment
- Greg Glenday says Acast reorganized to align product, engineering and commercial teams for growth.
- He frames the change as strategic operational alignment rather than a product pivot.
Three Global Beachheads Strategy
- Acast's largest markets now include the US, UK and Sweden as three beachheads.
- Greg treats the US growth as expected upside after strong European expansion.
Profitability Is Ongoing Discipline
- Acast is adjusted-EBITDA profitable and guiding 3–5% adjusted margins.
- Greg emphasizes profitability as ongoing discipline, not a one-time milestone.