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Megaphone by Spotify is a podcast technology platform that focuses on hosting, monetization, and advertising solutions for publishers and creators. Founded in February 2015 as Panoply Media and based in Reston, Virginia, Megaphone was acquired by Spotify in November 2020. The platform provides enterprise-grade tools that streamline podcast distribution and revenue generation. Megaphone offers a range of services, including advanced hosting and distribution capabilities, dynamic ad insertion, and audience analytics. Its monetization tools allow for targeted advertising through the Spotify Audience Network and programmatic ad buying via Spotify Ad Studio. Additionally, Megaphone integrates technologies like Streaming Ad Insertion and Whooshkaa, which helps convert radio content into on-demand podcasts. The platform primarily serves large publishers, networks, and brands, enhancing their podcasting efforts with data-driven solutions.