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Shondaland Audio and iHeartMedia Release New Original Podcasts and Announce Upcoming Lineup
GroupM is the exclusive sponsor of lineup’s full podcast slate “You Down?” with Obama’s Other Daughters, “Go Ask Ali” and “Criminalia” launch this month
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nGroupM is the exclusive sponsor of lineup’s full podcast slate \n\n\n“You Down?” with Obama’s Other Daughters, “Go Ask Ali” and “Criminalia” launch this month\n\n\nFuture shows include “#Matter,” “American Coup,” “Black Girl Lost,” and multiple companion shows for Shondaland’s ABC and Netflix series, including “Bridgerton” for Netflix\n\n NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nToday, iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, and Shondaland Audio, a division of Shondaland, founded by award-winning television writer and producer Shonda Rhimes, announced the division’s upcoming lineup. Co-Produced with iHeartRadio, three new original podcasts will launch as part of the partnership, which was first announced and formed late last year. “You Down?” with Obama’s Other Daughters, “Criminalia” and “Go Ask Ali” will debut this month on iHeartRadio and everywhere else podcasts are available. As a result of GroupM’s sponsorship deal—the first for the iHeart and Shondaland Audio partnership—the largest global media investment network’s clients have exclusive access to the entire slate of original podcasts.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200811005697/en/\n\nAlso announced today were future shows that span a variety of genres and formats including: “#Matter,” “American Coup,” “Black Girl Lost,” and multiple companion shows for Shondaland’s ABC and Netflix series, including “Bridgerton” for Netflix. The lineup joins previously launched podcast “Katie’s Crib,” a bi-weekly podcast following “Scandal” and “Waitress” actress Katie Lowes, which joined the slate in its third season this past May. The show will release a new episode on August 13th featuring actress Gabrielle Union.\n\n\n“Shonda Rhimes is an absolute creative powerhouse and developing these first few shows together has indicated what a strong partnership iHeartMedia and Shondaland have formed with Shondaland Audio,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “The breadth and depth of content that’s in progress as part of this partnership is unparalleled, and we’re thrilled to work beside the Shondaland team to bring Shonda’s unique storytelling magic to podcast listeners everywhere.”\n\n\nRhimes will oversee development of the Shondaland Audio slate with Chief Design and Digital Me...