Podimo acquires Dutch podcast production house Tonny Media

Spoken audio subscription service Podimo is taking a next step in its partnership with influential Dutch podcast production house Tonny Media by acquiring the company. The two businesses will remain operating as independent media houses, and will jointly combine their sales efforts and expertise. Listeners of Podimo and Tonny Media shows will continue to enjoy the same great content without any changes.

Appealing formats

Tonny Media is known for its engaging formats featuring well-known Dutch personalities and its expertise in social media and video production. The company reaches a wide audience and manages the concept, production, and promotion of its shows in-house. Tonny media, with shows such as “De Zelfspodcast,” presented by Sander Schimmelpenninck and Jaap Reesema, Monica Geuze and Kaj Gorgels’ show “Geuze & Gorgels” and “Marc-Marie & Isa Vinden Iets en Aaf & Lies lossen het wel weer op,” will continue to operate under the leadership of CEO Titus van Dijk.

Profit in the Netherlands

Podimo was launched in the Netherlands in 2022. The company then acquired production house Dag en Nacht Media, which immediately brought in other revenue models such as advertising revenue. This contributed to the success of Podimo in the Netherlands, which announced today that it made a profit in the Netherlands. Meanwhile, the company has 100 exclusive and in-house productions to its name, including “Moordcast,” “Man man man, de podcast,” Alle Geschiedenis Ooit" and ‘Bankzitters: Achter de Schermen.’ The acquisition of Tonny Media is a logical next step to support even more creators in the Netherlands.

Combined forces

Podimo and Tonny Media were already well acquainted: the companies entered into a strategic partnership in 2022, with Tonny Media producing exclusive shows for Podimo. This new phase reinforces the joint commitment to offer Dutch listeners a wider range of high-quality content, with a diverse mix of exclusive and open RSS shows tailored to audience needs and preferences. The combined strengths of Tonny Media and Dag en Nacht Media’s sales teams will enable the companies to attract larger advertising partners. Dutch creators will thus have more revenue opportunities and can be better supported in growing their audiences.

Tonny Media CEO: ”Tonny Media has grown into one of the most exciting media companies in the Netherlands over the past few years. Our dream was to build an ‘idea factory’ where all of our ideas could become reality. Over the years we have succeeded in turning our ideas into unique content—ranging from podcasts to social media channels to TV productions, but we’re far from finished. We want to provide more revenue streams to our creators, have more expertise on both formats and monetization, and have a strong partner to fuel our international ambitions. That’s why it’s time to take the next step with Podimo, who ultimately has the same ambitions and values that we do. Podimo provides Tonny Media the opportunity to grow even further in everything we do.”

“The Netherlands is an important market for us, and our goal is to support Dutch creators in every way possible," says Podimo Chief Content Officer Sachin Doshi. "Subscription remains the engine of our business, but we know that providing more options is key for creators and to our growth. The acquisition of Tonny Media is part of Podimo’s broader strategy to partner with like-minded companies across markets to jointly build the future of podcasting, enhance creator opportunities, content diversity, and audience engagement.”

About Podimo

Podimo is the fastest growing podcasting and audiobook subscription service in Europe, with a strong presence in seven markets and ongoing expansion plans. Founded in Copenhagen in 2019, the company focuses on promoting local content and diverse voices, offering a wide range of original and exclusive ad-free podcasts, global RSS feeds and audiobooks. Podimo is committed to providing spoken audio creators with alternative avenues for revenue generation and validation of their content, allowing them to focus entirely on their craft. The app offers personalized audio experiences through a blend of human curation and AI, and listeners can use Podimo on iOS and Android, iPad, CarPlay, as well as on the web player at podimo.com.

About Tonny Media

Tonny Media is a Dutch media company specializing in producing podcasts. The company was founded in 2020 by Titus van Dijk, Jaap Reesema and Sander Schimmelpenninck. Besides producing innovative podcasts, the company develops video formats, advertising campaigns and (social) media strategies. Tonny Media has a penchant for independence and a preference for creators and brands with guts. Well-known podcasts by Tonny Media featuring prominent creators include “De Zelfspodcast,” presented by Sander Schimmelpenninck and Jaap Reesema, “Geuze & Gorgels” with Monica Geuze and Kaj Gorgels, and “Marc-Marie & Isa Find Something and Aaf & Lies Solve It Again.”