Morris Named CEO of PodcastOne

• Peter I. Morris, longtime media and business development executive, has joined PodcastOne as CEO, effective today. In this new role, Morris will manage all day-to-day operations, while exploring growth opportunities, strategic partnerships and new content initiatives for the audio on-demand leader. He joins the existing management team led by Executive Chairman Norm Pattiz and President, Kit Gray.

Morris comes to PodcastOne with 10-plus years of experience in senior management, business development and business affairs across film, television and digital media, including his most recent post as Executive Vice President of Barstool Sports. He previously served as EVP of Entertainment at IMAX, and Head of Business Affairs & Strategy and General Counsel at Funny or Die.

Pattiz said, “I was introduced to Peter a short time ago by a mutual friend when I was looking for a consultant to put some fresh eyes on our business. Over the last month, it became obvious that we were both interested in working together to build PodcastOne. His background at Barstool Sports, Funny or Die and IMAX are wonderfully compatible with our plans to take advantage of what’s going on in podcasting today. I couldn’t be more pleased.”

Morris remarked, “Personally, I’m a huge fan of podcasts and a strong believer in the power of the fan communities this medium champions. The opportunity to work with a legend like Norm Pattiz at PodcastOne, a market leader, is one I couldn’t pass up. I look forward to leading PodcastOne’s evolution and next chapter of growth.”