Earworm, a Bristol-based podcast company specializing in audio and video podcast content material, has secured a £200,000 pre-seed funding from Stephen Fordham, co-founder of requirement agency Morgan Hunt. Earworm companions with companies to create high-quality, ongoing podcast content material that turns into a cornerstone of their advertising and marketing technique, supported by visitor reserving and focused promoting.
Since launching two years in the past Earworm has constructed a robust fame for storytelling and amplifying enterprise messages by way of podcasts. This funding is step one in an bold five-year plan to increase into the US market and develop the UK-based group. Stephen Fordham, co-founder of Morgan Hunt – a recruitment agency producing £48.5 million yearly as of 2024 – joins Earworm as Chairman, providing precious expertise in enterprise scaling and strategic progress.
Ben Farley, CEO of Earworm, commented: “This funding will allow us to speed up progress within the US, discover strategic acquisitions, introduce superior analytics companies, and rent proficient people to assist our progress plans. It displays the arduous work and dedication our group has proven in bringing this thrilling new advertising and marketing channel to companies, serving to them rethink how they join with their prospects.”
Alison Berryman, Accomplice and Lawyer at BizTech Legal professionals, supported Earworm all through the funding course of. Alison commented: “It has been improbable to assist Ben and the Earworm group throughout this vital progress stage. I’m excited to see the corporate construct on this momentum and obtain additional progress.”
With international podcast promoting spend projected to surpass £3 billion by 2026 (CAGR ~15%), Earworm’s specialised method ensures companies capitalize on this momentum, making podcasts a measurable, worthwhile a part of their advertising and marketing methods.
