Wondery and Kelce Brothers' ''New Heights'' Close Podcast Deal

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, August 27, 2024

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Wondery Inks an ad-sales representation and distribution deal for the sports podcast series, "New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce." Starting this month, the deal, reportedly worth more than $100 million, includes global distribution rights to all audio and video episodes of the program, New Heights' back catalogue of all content, as well as rights to create international audio adaptations of the podcast for global audiences.

Timed to the upcoming NFL season, Wondery has the rights to monetize and distribute audio and video podcast episodes. New Heights will continue to be available widely on all podcast services, including Wondery's various distribution channels and on YouTube. The deal also includes ad-free listening on Wondery Plus, livestreams and rights to develop, manufacture, license and distribute all merchandise based on New Heights, including new consumer products.

"We couldn't be more excited to team up with Wondery for the next phase of New Heights," says co-hosts Travis & Jason Kelce. "We love this show, and the fanbase that has grown with us over the last two seasons. Wondery understands the shared vision and will offer a wealth of experience and resources to take us to New Heights. We are going to create some groundbreaking moments together through this partnership."

"Since its first play, New Heights has brought hilarious, relevant commentary and interviews, even unprecedented insider access to the NFL season and professional sports. Now a cultural phenomenon, we're excited to grow the New Heights brand together with Jason, Travis and Amazon through Wondery's 360-approach that will engage and excite their audiences across audio, video, live experiences, merch and more," said Wondery CEO Jen Sargent.