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Captivate

A podcast hosting, marketing, analytics and monetization platform based in London.

Last updated September 2, 2026

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Overview

Captivate is a podcast hosting platform that provides tools for podcasters to produce, manage, grow and monetize their podcasts. It is based in London and offers features such as unlimited hosting, IAB Certified Podcast Analytics, and support for Podcasting 2.0 enhanced RSS feeds.

History

Captivate was created by frustrated indie podcasters. The team has been innovating podcast technology since 2013. The precursor to Captivate, Podcast Websites, launched in 2014, and the backend of Captivate's hosting was born. In 2017, the Captivate team spoke at Harvard University on the merits and future of podcasting.

Recent events

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    Global acquires Captivate[6]

    Global acquired Captivate, a podcast hosting, analytics and monetisation platform. Captivate is to be integrated into Global's audio entertainment offering, Global Player.

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