ART19

Leading enterprise podcast hosting and monetization platform, now operating as part of Amazon's audio ecosystem

ART19 is a enterprise-grade podcast management platform that provides hosting, distribution, and dynamic ad insertion capabilities to major media companies, publishers, and podcast networks. Founded in 2014, the company built a reputation for serving large-scale podcast operations with robust infrastructure capable of handling millions of downloads, offering tools for content management, audience analytics, and programmatic advertising monetization. Its platform became a go-to solution for premium publishers seeking enterprise-level reliability and sophisticated ad tech integration. In 2021, Amazon acquired ART19, integrating it into its broader audio and advertising ecosystem. Despite the acquisition, ART19 continues to operate as a distinct platform and brand, serving its existing publisher base while benefiting from Amazon's scale and advertising infrastructure. The acquisition aligned with Amazon's strategic push into podcasting and audio advertising, complementing its ownership of Audible and its investments in Amazon Music's podcast offerings. Within the AdTech ecosystem, ART19 occupies a significant position as a premium podcast infrastructure provider, competing with platforms like Megaphone (Spotify), Omny Studio (Triton Digital), and Simplecast. Its dynamic ad insertion (DAI) technology enables sophisticated programmatic and direct-sold advertising campaigns, making it particularly attractive to enterprise publishers looking to maximize revenue from their podcast catalogs. The platform's integration with Amazon's advertising stack provides unique access to Amazon's first-party data and demand-side capabilities.