User:Bluerasberry/Anchor (app)

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Anchor
Company typeSubdivision
IndustryAudio
Founded2015
FoundersMichael Mignano
Nir Zicherman
ParentSpotify
Websiteanchor.fm

Anchor is a free, beginner-friendly platform for podcast creation, containing tools that allow users to record and edit audio, arrange it into f:ck podcast episodes, publish podcasts to listening platforms, and monetize content by collecting listener contributions or adding advertisements into episodes.[1][2][3][4] The recordings need not be professionally produced or edited and no expensive equipment is required. Beginners often start out using nothing more than their smartphones. The app includes a library to store user recordings, royalty-free music, as well as sound effects available to all users.[5] It also features a function to import podcast from other platforms[6]

Anchor can be used on iOS, Android, iPad and web browsers.[7]

As of May 2022, Anchor is the largest podcasting platform in the world and powers more than 75% of all podcasts.[8]

Background[edit]

Anchor was founded in 2015 by Michael Mignano and Nir Zicherman.[9] The company first launched as a social audio service geared for short-form content. In February 2018, Anchor launched an updated version of the platform specifically for creating and publishing podcasts.[10]

In February 2019, Anchor was acquired by Spotify and operates as a subdivision of the streaming company.[9][11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Perez, Sarah (2018-02-22). "Anchor's new app offers everything you need to podcast". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2020-04-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Thorpe, Jen (2017-08-31). "Anchor Introduces a Simple Way to Edit Audio". Podcaster News. Retrieved 2020-04-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Heater, Brian (2018-08-09). "Anchor launches Listener Support feature to help podcasters get paid". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2020-04-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Bonfiglio, Nahila (2018-11-29). "This free app helps DIY podcasts get paid". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 2020-04-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Crow, Melinda (2021-01-15). "What I've Learned So Far by Podcasting on Anchor". Medium. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
  6. ^ "Switching your podcast to Anchor". Anchor. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  7. ^ Mayo, Benjamin (2018-06-19). "Podcast platform Anchor launches iPad app with built-in clip editing, Drag and Drop". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2020-04-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ "Anchor Cofounder Michael Mignano Becomes Latest Podcast Executive To Leave Spotify". Insideradio.com. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
  9. ^ a b Shontell, Alyson (2016-03-16). "Investors can't stop talking about a one-month-old app called Anchor". Business Insider. Retrieved 2020-04-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ Kastrenakes, Jacob (2018-02-22). "Anchor's redesigned app focuses on podcasting". The Verge. Retrieved 2020-04-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ Abraham, Rohan (2020-04-29). "Anchor will now let you convert video call recordings to podcasts". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2020-04-29.

External links[edit]


Category:Podcasting software Category:Mass media companies established in 2015 Category:2019 mergers and acquisitions Category:Spotify

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