Podspace’s expansion: Welcomes new hire aiming for international growth

Podspace proudly announces the appointment of Lotten Skeppstedt as Director of Platform Services. With over a million listeners each week, Podspace leads the way in Sweden’s commercial podcast scene and is ready to embark on an international journey.

Lotten Skeppstedt brings extensive experience from various corporations, startups, and scale-ups in media, entertainment, and technology. She has held senior positions at companies like Storytel, Bonnier Books, and Sesamy. Her expertise spans various domains, from product development, text, and audio production to business development and forming commercial partnerships in international contexts.

“I’m genuinely thrilled to be part of the entrepreneurial team at Podspace. Their technical platform represents a new benchmark in podcast hosting and distribution in my view. With the growing popularity of podcasts, which have become integral to many people’s media habits and a powerful advertising medium for brands, Podspace is well-positioned to take advantage of the continued growth and momentum in the market” says Skeppstedt on her decision to join the company. “I look forward to contributing to the platform’s strategic direction, ensuring its competitiveness and exploring new business opportunities to ensure that the platform and services remain innovative and responsive to the ever-changing needs of the company and its customers, both large publishers and media buyers."

CEO Carl Fridsjö underscores the significance of Skeppstedt’s appointment in the context of Podspace’s international plans: “We are delighted to welcome Lotten aboard. Her seasoned leadership will be instrumental, particularly as we embark on our journey toward internationalisation. The overwhelming interest from Swedish publishers and media buyers has pushed us to accelerate our expansion plans. As we plan for 2024, expanding into new markets, including the broader Nordic region, is a natural next step.”

About Podspace

Podspace is a premium distribution platform and marketplace for podcasts, collaborating with professional publishers and creators. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools encompassing CMS, hosting, advertising networks, campaign management, verified analytics, paywall solutions, and more. Ensuring cross-platform compatibility, Podspace distributes content across all major podcast players within the open ecosystem, while also providing seamless integrations with premium platforms such as Apple and Spotify.