Daylight Media Acquires Podcast Review, Unveils Major Rebrand
Daylight today announced the acquisition of Podcast Review, the preeminent digital destination for podcast criticism and discovery, from founder Jack Conway. The acquisition marks a new chapter for the publication, which serves a dedicated audience of over half a million annual visitors and thousands of weekly newsletter subscribers.
Elevating Podcast Discovery
While 47% of Americans now listen to podcasts weekly, discovery remains the primary challenge for both creators and audiences. Podcast Review was founded to fill this gap, moving beyond basic charts to provide human-curated recommendations and thoughtful analysis. With Daylight, the mission continues — helping fans discover their next favorite show through editorial rigor while expanding opportunities for creators and brands.
A Trusted Voice for Fans
The acquisition arrives as Podcast Review celebrates nearly a decade as a top presence in podcast discovery. The site holds top-tier rankings (positions 1-3) for high-intent search terms including “Best History Podcasts,” “Best Philosophy Podcasts,” “Best Science Podcasts,” and more. The weekly newsletter, delivered every Tuesday, maintains an industry-leading open rate.
“Everyone can be a podcast listener; they just haven’t discovered their show yet,” says Alice Florence Orr, Managing Editor of Podcast Review. “The site has always been focused on its main audience: the listener. Working with Daylight means we can be more ambitious. Looking ahead, we will commission more writers, publish even more reviews, and write thoughtful, character-driven profiles. In short, we are supporting the entire industry’s growth”.
“Podcast Review was built to treat podcasts with the seriousness they deserve. In Daylight, the site has found a team that shares that same vision. I’m grateful to Steve Wilson, whose work I’ve long admired since his time leading editorial at Apple Podcasts, for giving Podcast Review such a strong new home,” said Jack Conway, Podcast Review’s founder and former Editor. “And I’m grateful to the many writers who turned Podcast Review into a trusted voice — none more so than Alice, who has been with the site from the start and who I’m thrilled to see lead Podcast Review into this exciting next chapter.”
“Podcasting is bigger than it has ever been, with more listeners, more viewers, and more extraordinary shows, and yet editorial is so fractured across audio, video, and platform algorithms that much of the industry is left asking, 'where are the hits?'" said Steve Wilson, Chief Strategy Officer at Daylight. "Podcast Review has spent years answering that question with the editorial seriousness this medium deserves. Daylight’s role is to invest in what Jack and Alice built and extend it on behalf of the entire industry: the creators, networks, and platforms I’ve spent my career collaborating with, and the listeners we’re all trying to reach.”
New Opportunities for Creators and Brands
With the relaunch, Podcast Review is expanding its ways for the industry to engage:
- Editorial Partnerships: Creators are encouraged to pitch new shows or seasons for in-depth reviews and profiles. Podcast Review’s lists provide a clear compass for fans to discover new shows. We have ambitious editorial aspirations; let’s work together to delight fans and discover new audiences.
- Sponsorships & Advertising: Podcast fans are deeply engaged. Podcast Review concentrates them at the moment of intent, when they’re deciding what to listen to next. Site-wide advertising and newsletter sponsorships place brands beside prestige editorial written for power-listeners and read by industry decision-makers. For partners looking beyond standard placements, Podcast Review collaborates on custom campaigns that earn attention rather than interrupt it.
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About Daylight Media
Daylight Media, a new venture from the team at QCODE, is designed for creators to scale reach and monetization across audio, video and emerging platforms. Daylight provides creators with a full suite of services, including distribution, IP expansion, audience development and marketing, as well as technology and product solutions. Daylight services a wide range of genres, including some of the biggest emerging video podcasts and award-winning series such as The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart, The Chris Cuomo Project, And That’s Why We Drink, Jillian on Love, You Should Know, Love and Radio, and Philosophize This, among others.
This is a press release which we link to from Podnews, our daily newsletter about podcasting and on-demand. We may make small edits for editorial reasons.