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July 10, 2024:
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The Vurbl app, which launched in Nov 2020, appears to have closed in Aug 2022, we’ve just spotted (the website is now plastered with ads for a Korean betting site). It had raised $1.3mn in funding, and claimed to be “the YouTube of audio” (a position YouTube probably owns these days). Former CEO Audra Gold is currently working for Product N on RFK Jr’s presidential campaign as Deputy Director of Digital.
December 15, 2021:
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The Vurbl app is now available on Android. It's a podcast player with additional content and features, like TikTok integration.
November 22, 2021:
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Podcast platform Vurbl has come out of beta, and is adding more advertising to the platform, it says in an email. The company offers revenue share; but says it is "currently honoring requests to keep your station ad-free". You can claim your podcast here.
October 15, 2021:
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Alex Underwood has joined Vurbl as Chief Revenue Officer. He's been an advisor to the company since January; he left Spotify at the end of 2019.
September 14, 2021:
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Vurbl, "the world’s largest streaming audio database", has a new look. The company says it's the result of "deep research on how our listeners interact with the platform".
August 12, 2021:
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Vurbl has added leaderboards to its app. We're a fan of the daily news leaderboard; the company has also updated its iOS app.
May 21, 2021:
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Vurbl has launched an iOS app and has exited beta. The platform aims to help with discovery; it's so far had $2.5m of funding.
November 30, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices - get to know the co-founders of Vurbl with a behind the scenes launch episode. They talk about why they're building the platform, developing the team, what they're excited about most for Vurbl and what creators and listeners can expect from the platform. Listen on Vurbl
November 27, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices - get to know the co-founders of Vurbl with a behind the scenes launch episode. They talk about why they're building the platform, developing the team, what they're excited about most for Vurbl and what creators and listeners can expect from the platform. Listen on Vurbl
November 26, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices - get to know the co-founders of Vurbl with a behind the scenes launch episode. They talk about why they're building the platform, developing the team, what they're excited about most for Vurbl and what creators and listeners can expect from the platform. Listen on Vurbl
November 25, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices - get to know the co-founders of Vurbl with a behind the scenes launch episode. They talk about why they're building the platform, developing the team, what they're excited about most for Vurbl and what creators and listeners can expect from the platform. Listen on Vurbl
November 24, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices - get to know the co-founders of Vurbl with a behind the scenes launch episode. They talk about why they're building the platform, developing the team, what they're excited about most for Vurbl and what creators and listeners can expect from the platform. Listen on Vurbl
November 23, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices - get to know the co-founders of Vurbl with a behind the scenes launch episode. They talk about why they're building the platform, developing the team, what they're excited about most for Vurbl and what creators and listeners can expect from the platform. Listen on Vurbl
November 20, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices - get to know the co-founders of Vurbl with a behind the scenes launch episode. They talk about why they're building the platform, developing the team, what they're excited about most for Vurbl and what creators and listeners can expect from the platform. Listen on Vurbl
November 19, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices - get to know the co-founders of Vurbl with a behind the scenes launch episode. They talk about why they're building the platform, developing the team, what they're excited about most for Vurbl and what creators and listeners can expect from the platform. Listen on Vurbl
November 18, 2020:
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Vurbl, a free "creator-first audio streaming platform", launches today. The press release draws comparison with YouTube, claiming that Vurbl is a central place that any user can upload any audio content they own, not just podcasts, and earn money from it - monetization is supported by real-time programmatic ads. The company achieved $1.3m in funding in September. (We're on Vurbl).
November 17, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices, Sean Howard, the founder of the audio fiction network Fable & Folly talks with Paul about the state of audio fiction, starting a podcast network and their unique approach to sponsored ads. Listen on Vurbl
November 16, 2020:
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Underestimated: Stories for Women, is a new podcast hosted by Crystal Turnbull featuring stories and interviews from women overcoming obstacles and the lessons we all can learn from them. Listen on Vurbl
November 13, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices, Paul talks with the co-founders of KidNuz about the audio news format, storytelling, crafting your voice, distributing to the classroom and opportunities around audio for kids and families. Listen on Vurbl
November 12, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices, Paul talks with the co-founders of KidNuz about the audio news format, storytelling, crafting your voice, distributing to the classroom and opportunities around audio for kids and families. Listen on Vurbl
November 11, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices Paul chats with Rod & Karen Morrow about podcasting for over a decade, engaging their audience, and recording in front of a live audience. Listen on Vurbl
November 10, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices, Sean Howard, the founder of the audio fiction network Fable & Folly talks with Paul about the state of audio fiction, starting a podcast network and their unique approach to sponsored ads. Listen on Vurbl
November 9, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices, Harry Duran of Podcast Junkies joins Paul for a discussion about the podcast industry and Harry's goal of helping over 1 million people find their voice. Listen on Vurbl
November 6, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices, Paul talks with the co-founders of KidNuz about the audio news format, storytelling, crafting your voice, distributing to the classroom and opportunities around audio for kids and families. Listen on Vurbl
November 5, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices, Paul talks with the co-founders of KidNuz about the audio news format, storytelling, crafting your voice, distributing to the classroom and opportunities around audio for kids and families. Listen on Vurbl
November 3, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices, Paul talks with the co-founders of KidNuz about the audio news format, storytelling, crafting your voice, distributing to the classroom and opportunities around audio for kids and families. Listen on Vurbl
November 2, 2020:
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On Vurbl Voices, Paul talks with the co-founders of KidNuz about the audio news format, storytelling, crafting your voice, distributing to the classroom and opportunities around audio for kids and families. Listen on Vurbl
October 20, 2020:
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Vurbl, a new "audio and podcasting platform", has announced pre-seed funding. In closed beta, it offers creators their own "audio station".