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Stitcher, a 15-year-old podcasting app, is shutting down due to the economic downturn affecting the technology and entertainment sectors. Parent company SiriusXM will continue to offer Stitcher's content within its own app, incorporating podcasts into its flagship subscription business. This comes as other podcasting companies, including Spotify, have also experienced layoffs and cancellations due to the advertising downturn.
SiriusXM, the parent company of podcast platform Stitcher, will shut down the app and web listening platforms on August 29, 2023, in an attempt to get customers over to its flagship subscription service. Stitcher's premium subscriptions are no longer available, but the company will keep making podcasts through Stitcher Studios and Earwolf. The move is another sign of the industry's consolidation, with many companies building up rosters of original, sometimes exclusive content.
San Francisco-based podcast app Stitcher will shut down on August 29 as its owner, SiriusXM, plans to integrate all podcasts into its flagship subscription business. The move aims to drive growth, and there will be no layoffs or staffing changes. Stitcher Premium will also be discontinued, and subscribers will receive a complimentary six-month trial offer for SiriusXM Streaming Platinum. Hosts and creators whose podcasts are available exclusively on Stitcher Premium will determine availability and accessibility of their shows.