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March 2, 2026

Audacy Creator Lab Expands Distribution Tools with New YouTube Integration, Enabling Emerging Creators to Grow Reach While Maintaining Monetization

Audacy today announced that Creator Lab – its free hosting platform where podcasters are paid for dynamic ads – now enables creators to directly distribute to their YouTube accounts.

The new feature allows creators to publish true, long-form video versions of their podcast episodes to YouTube. At the same time, creators continue to distribute and monetize their audio across major listening platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The workflow is seamless and does not disrupt existing revenue streams.

“Podcasting today is no longer audio or video – it’s both. With Creator Lab’s YouTube integration, creators can now seamlessly expand their reach wherever audiences watch or listen while continuing to monetize through our audio advertising network,” said Leah Reis-Dennis, Head of Podcasts, Audacy. “This evolution underscores Audacy’s broader commitment to empowering emerging creators with flexible distribution, streamlined workflows, and scalable revenue.”

To learn more about Audacy Creator Lab and how to apply for hosting, visit Creator Lab: Podcast Hosting and Monetization. For more information and guidance for Creator Lab partners on how to connect their YouTube accounts, visit: Creator Lab: Uploading Video Episodes to YouTube

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