Acast creators Grace Garde, Megan Pustetto, Jan Fran, Antoinette Lattouf and Mitch Churi.
Podcast company Acast has opened a new office and recording studio in Woolloomooloo, Sydney, promoted Kate Digby to sales director, ANZ, and appointed Katie Stenson group business director as it expands its Australian operations.
The space includes a three-camera studio with professional lighting for audio and video production.
Since launching in Australia in 2017, Acast has paid more than $56 million to creators in Australia and New Zealand, up from $44.9 million reported a year ago.
"There's a crackle in the independent creator space right now and the optimism in the room felt sincere and hard earned rather than performative," said Antoinette Lattouf, co-founder of Ette Media and co-host of We Used To Be Journos.
"We have been with Acast since launch, and in just seven months the audience has grown, the reach has widened, and the conversations about which brands align with our ethics have remained refreshingly honest. Our voice stayed ours, the content stayed sharp, and independence remained non-negotiable."
Digby, who previously served as commercial strategy director, brings more than 20 years' experience in media and advertising across the UK and Australia. She held senior commercial roles at Nova Entertainment before joining Acast nearly five years ago.
Stenson brings 13 years of experience across adtech and premium publishing. She spent more than five years as an account director at The Guardian before joining Acast in January 2026, where she will focus on agency and client partnerships.
Acast also has new global partnerships with Apple and Spotify, and a collaboration with Little Dot Studios to support YouTube distribution and audience development.
The opening was marked by a housewarming event attended by creators including the hosts of Casefile True Crime, Toni and Ryan, Just The Gist, Hello Sport, Equity Mates, We Used To Be Journos, One Minute Remaining and The Mitch Churi Chat Show.
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