EX-99.1 2 ea022787601ex99-1_podcastone.htm CORPORATE PRESENTATION

Exhibit 99.1

Investor Webinar January 16, 2025 NASDAQ: PODC A LEADING PODCAST PLATFORM WITH OVER 3.8 BILLION DOWNLOADS THAT PROVIDES CONTENT CREATORS AND ADVERTISERS WITH A FULL 360 - DEGREE SOLUTION

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S . Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 1 , 2024 , PodcastOne’s Quarterly Report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30 , 2024 , filed with the SEC on November 14 , 2024 , and in PodcastOne’s other filings and submissions with the SEC . These forward - looking statements speak only as of the date set forth below and PodcastOne disclaims any obligations to update these statements except as may be required by law . Neither PodcastOne nor any of its affiliates, advisors, placement agents or representatives has any obligation to, nor do any of them undertake to, revise or update the forward - looking statements contained in this presentation to reflect future events or circumstances . This presentation speaks as of January 13 , 2025 . The information presented or contained in this presentation is subject to change without notice and its accuracy is not guaranteed . 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2 NASDAQ: PODC Today’s Presenters AARON SULLIVAN Chief Financial Officer A seasoned executive with extensive financial, mergers and acquisitions and operational experience in building, managing and scaling organizations, as well as financial reporting and internal controls. KIT GRAY Co - Founder & President One of the early strategists in developing a monetization standard for the podcast industry. Gray has spent nearly two decades working with talent and developing podcast concepts across all genres, all while creating a top tier team of individuals that are experts in all aspects of podcasting from technology, advertising sales, marketing, talent booking, acquisitions, development, vodcasts, video, social media, emerging concepts and more. STEVE LEHMAN Vice Chairman Steve Lehman focuses on helping PodcastOne drive both organic and inorganic growth opportunities, as well as advising PodcastOne’s senior management on its mergers and acquisitions efforts.

3 NASDAQ: PODC PodcastOne: Overview ▪ 194 exclusive podcasts, 350+ episodes per week, 16.0 million monthly downloads and 5.2 million monthly unique listeners ▪ Differentiated platform provides full 360 - degree solution for advertisers and content creators ▪ Diversifying revenue streams with high margin offerings to loyal podcasting audiences and owned IP, with two shows sold for TV adaptation ▪ Focused on acquiring new talent and expanding reach to grow audiences ▪ Leader in podcasting, a $2B+ market ▪ Opportunistic M&A outlook to incorporate smaller networks and technology into PodcastOne’s robust infrastructure ▪ Strong financial profile: ▪ Double digit revenue growth, expanding margins and no debt ▪ Pathway to $100M in revenues, target 2 - 4 years ▪ Strong management, with media veterans and podcasting pioneers NASDAQ: PODC FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 THE ONLY PUBLICLY - TRADED PURE - PLAY PODCAST COMPANY IN THE U.S. Revenue ($ in millions) $32.3 $34.6 $43.3 $51.0+ FY25 Guidance 1 $25.3 6M FY 2025 PodcastOne is a leading global podcast platform 1) Financial guidance as of November 7, 2024

4 NASDAQ: PODC Recent News ● Named 8th Largest US Podcast Publisher by Podtrac for December 2024 ● Renewed Flagship Podcasts with Adam Carolla, Brendan Schaub and Kaitlyn Bristowe ● Expands Programming Slate to 194 Shows and Surpasses 3.8 Billion Network Downloads ● PodcastOne Forms Strategic Partnership and Moves Network of Programming to Amazon’s Podcast Hosting Platform, ART19 ○ Partnership Drives Operational Efficiencies, Secures Revenue Opportunities and Unlocks New Growth Possibilities for Podcasters and Advertisers

5 NASDAQ: PODC PodcastOne: Snapshot 1,000+ 194 16.0M Episodes Produced Monthly Exclusive Podcasts Monthly Downloads December 2024 Fiscal 2025 Guidance A 2024 Top 10 US Podcast Publisher 1 Positive $51M Adjusted EBIDTA Revenue +17% $100M Two – Four Year Revenue Goal 2 500+ 5.2M Shows Sold for TV Adaptation Advertisers December Unique Listeners 1) Podtrac Podcast Publisher Rankings

6 NASDAQ: PODC 1,449 842 1,825 1,925 2,165 2,379 2,562 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Est. 2025 Est. 2026 Est. 1) The Infinite Dial 2024 2) MRI - Simmons 2023 April Podcast Study 3) PwC | IAB FY 2023 Podcast Ad Revenue Study 4) Podcastindex.org U.S. Podcast Market Ad Revenues 3 $ Millions Podcast Listeners are a Loyal, Engaged And Highly Sought After Demographic Monthly U.S. listeners 1 135M Avg. podcast episodes listened to per week 1 8.3 Say “I feel close to the hosts of the podcasts I listen to” 2 75% Of listeners are college educated 2 48% Median age, with heavy users trending younger 2 39 Median household income 2 $101K Total U.S. podcast market Ad Revenue in 2024 climbing to ~$2.6B by 2026 3 $2B+ Total Podcasts 4 4.3M+ The Podcast Market Improvements in measurement and the evolution in programmatic buying, along with revenues tied to video and live events are contributing to the positive outlook.” – Pw C | IA B F Y 2 0 2 3 Po d c a s t A d R ev en u e S tu d y “

7 NASDAQ: PODC 679 784 875 954 1,023 1,084 1,138 1,186 2023 2024 Est. 2025 Est. 2026 Est. 2027 Est. 2028 Est. 2029 Est. 2030 Est. 1) MIDiA Research, 2024 – 2030 global podcast forecasts Global Podcast Listeners to Exceed 1 Billion by 2027 1 Millions The Podcast Market The latest nine - figure deals, while they look pricey, are rooted in solid projections of the ad dollars they could generate. These are tested shows – these aren’t big risks these companies are taking,” – J o sh L i n d g r en , Hea d o f CAA’ s Po d c a s t Depa r t m en t “ Joe Rogan’s Renews Spotify Deal, Podcast Will No Longer Be Exclusive to the Platform $250M+ Alex Cooper Jumps From Spotify to SiriusXM $125M SiriusXM Inks ‘SmartLess’ Podcast Three - Year Deal $100M+ Kelce Brothers Sign Three - year Deal With Amazon’s Wondery for ‘New Heights’ Podcast $100M+ 2024 Podcast Pay - days Watchable podcasts are growing in popularity; 1 in 3 now say they prefer actively watching podcasts with videos.” – Cu mu l u s Med i a a n d S i g n a l Hi l l In s i g h t s ' Po d c a s t Do w n l o a d – F a l l 2024 R epo r t “

8 NASDAQ: PODC Vision & Objectives Near - Term ▪ Be the go - to platform to grow audiences and expand reach for established and emerging content creators ▪ Invest in technology and infrastructure to produce best - in - class podcasts with high margins ▪ Grow the advertising platform with diversification of podcasts and by partnering with top brands to reach key demographics and loyal listeners, resulting in growth above industry trends Long - Term ▪ Partner, nurture and develop industry leading podcasts by offering diverse revenue growth and a return profiles that exceeds industry growth metrics and returns ▪ Execute on focused M&A strategy to grow PodcastOne through the acquisition of existing platforms, technology, and production capabilities to capitalize on future industry trends ▪ Be an acquirer of choice for smaller podcast platforms (10 - 50 podcasts), offering efficiencies in cost structure, ability to scale and access to much larger advertising platform

9 NASDAQ: PODC PodcastOne Pro ▪ Specializes in transforming podcasts into polished productions ▪ Offers fully customizable production packages for brands, professionals, or hobbyists ▪ Leverages current infrastructure, to drives higher margins & diversifies revenue streams Platform of Choice Public Relations Hosting & Distribution Editing Building a Successful Podcast Requires More Than Just Great Content; It Requires a Strategic Approach Unmatched Infrastructure ▪ Allows creators to focus on what they do best and PodcastOne to offer value - added services that efficiently drive revenues

10 NASDAQ: PODC Our Blue - Chip National Advertisers Deep Relationships Across Our Network of 500+ Advertisers & Brands PodcastOne has Exclusive Rights to All Advertising Inventory

11 NASDAQ: PODC Revenue Segments Core Direct & Programmatic Sales ▪ Host Read Ads – Audio & Video ▪ Recorded directly into the episode file and served with every download or view ▪ Dynamic Ad Insertion ▪ Targeted & inserted the moment the podcast episode is downloaded ▪ Custom Segments ▪ 3 - 5 minute custom executions or episode takeovers ▪ Social Campaigns Diversified / Emerging ▪ PodcastOne owned IP on scripted shows allows for second window opportunities ▪ Varnamtown & Vigilante have been sold for TV adaptation ▪ PodcastOne Pro ▪ Fully customizable production packages for brands, professionals, or hobbyists ▪ Paywalls ▪ Substack, Apple+, SupportingCast ▪ Podroll ▪ Feed dropping at the end of another podcast ▪ Other ▪ Live shows, branded podcasts, merchandise, etc.

12 NASDAQ: PODC Reaching Audiences Across Every Medium PodcastOne’s Hit Shows Are Available Wherever You Get Your Podcasts & However You Consume 31% of weekly podcast listeners use YouTube to listen & view Spotify (27%) and Apple Podcasts (15%) 1 1) Edison Podcast Metrics , Oct, 2024

13 NASDAQ: PODC 2025 Growth Strategy Organic ▪ Focused execution on driving ad revenue ▪ Supporting talent to expand beyond audio & video ▪ Cross platform promotion and monetization ▪ Maximize current infrastructure to drive higher margins ▪ Diversified and emerging revenue streams ▪ Owned IP, PodcastOne Pro, Paywalls, Podroll, Live Events, Merchandise, … Mergers & Acquisitions ▪ Industry has seen consolidation & PodcastOne will be a consolidator of choice ▪ Positioned to act opportunistically with $0 - debt, using cash & stock ▪ Major mergers or acquisition of synergistic verticals ▪ Accretive, cash flow positive assets to benefit from cost reductions upon integration ▪ Platforms with 10 - 50 podcasts ▪ Technology & industry talent to bolster infrastructure Two - Pronged Approach to Grow in 2025 & Beyond

14 NASDAQ: PODC Select Financials Three Months Ended September 30, Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2023 2024 2023 2024 $ in Millions $10.5 $12.2 $34.6 $43.3 Revenue 1.4 1.0 $7.0 $6.0 Gross Profit (11.9) (13.8) $(36.5) $(48.3) Operating Expenses $(10.9) $(1.7) $(7.0) $(14.7) Net Loss $0.1 $(0.4) $0.4 $0.5 Adj. EBITDA $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Debt $32.3 $34.6 $43.3 $ - $10.0 $20.0 $30.0 $40.0 $50.0 $60.0 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 $51.0 FY 2025 Guidance 2 $25.3 6M FY 2025 Expect FY 2025 1 Revenues to Increase at Least 17% to at Least a Record $51.0 Million, Driving Expected Positive Adjusted EBITDA 2 Revenue ($ in millions) 1) The Fiscal Year ends March 31, 2025 2) Company financial guidance as of November 7, 2024

15 NASDAQ: PODC Case Studies Amazon Groceries Amazon teamed up with PodcastOne to drive awareness for Amazon Groceries, exposure to the podcasts with advertisements yielded higher agreement of Amazon Prime’s convenience and helped make their life easier . The advertising positively influenced agreement that Amazon Prime is convenient to use across all age groups and genders. 11+ Purchase Intent for groceries from Amazon Prime rose by 11 pts among the 18 - 34 age group as well Almost all respondents agreed that Amazon Prime makes their life easier, a + 3 pt lift over the control, females were the main driver in this overall increase . 3+ Impressions delivered 22.7M+ Podcasters ▪ The Adam Carolla Show moved from Radio to Podcasting in 2009, joining what would become PodcastOne ▪ With PodcastOne as a partner , Carolla expands his podcast network: ▪ The Adam Carolla Show, The Adam and Dr. Drew Show, Carolla Classics ▪ And diversifies his revenue streams ▪ Live shows & tours, PPV, merchandise, Substack

NASDAQ: PODC 16 Jay Krigsman Carolyn Blackwood James Berk Robert Ellin Director of LiveOne Executive VP & Asset Manager of The Kraus Companies Head of Studio, Sphere Entertainment Former Chief Operating Officer of Warner Bros Chairman & CEO of Goodman Media Partners Former CEO of Participant Media Executive Chairman of PodcastOne Founder & CEO & Chairman of LiveOne Founder & Managing Dir. of Trinad Capital Mgmt. Board of Directors Management & Board STACIE PARRA ELI DVORKIN STEVE LEHMAN SUE MCNAMARA AARON SULLIVAN ROBERT ELLIN KIT GRAY Content & Podcast Producer Chief Content Officer Vice Chairman Chief Revenue Officer Chief Financial Officer Executive Chairman Co - Founder & President 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE 15+ YEARS EXPERIENCE 25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE 17+ YEARS EXPERIENCE 25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE 19+ YEARS EXPERIENCE Podcast Industry Veterans High Insider Ownership Creates Alignment With Investors 16 PODC Investor Presentation Jon Merriman Ramin Arani Patrick Wachsberger Head of Equities for Texas Capital Bank Director of LiveOne Former Portfolio Manager at Fidelity Management Director of LiveOne Founder & Manager of Picture Perfect Entertainment

17 NASDAQ: PODC Up Trending Shows

18 NASDAQ: PODC Key Takeaways PodcastOne is a leading podcast platform with over 3.8 billion downloads that provides content creators and advertisers with a full 360 - degree solution. PodcastOne’s hit shows are available wherever and however you listen. ▪ The only publicly - traded pure - play podcasting company in U.S. ▪ The U.S. podcast market commands 35M monthly listeners and ad revenues of ~$2.0B ▪ Platform of choice, given robust infrastructure that leverages technology, production efficiencies, advertising breadth, and marketing reach to create significant competitive advantage ▪ Ability to grow PodcastOne show revenues faster than competitors and the market through focused marketing ▪ Diversified revenue opportunities beyond direct advertising, including paywalls, live events, social campaigns, and owned IP through scripted podcasts with two shows sold for TV adaptation ▪ Strong financial profile – double digit revenue growth, expanding margins and no debt ▪ Strong organic and M&A focused inorganic growth strategies leading to $100M revenue goal over the next two – four years. ▪ Management team led by media and podcasting industry veterans with significant insider ownership NASDAQ: PODC 1 $2.44 Price $60.6M Market Cap $1.10 - $2.70 52 Week Range 50.1K Avg. Volume (3 - Mo) $47.5M TTM Revenue 2 $(817.0K) TTM Adj. EBITDA 2 $0 Debt $52.3M Enterprise Value 1) As of January 13, 2025 2) As of September 30, 2024

Investor Relations Chris Donovan MZ Group - MZ North America (914) 352 - 5853 PODC@mzgroup.us