Oprah Winfrey Partners with Amazon for Exclusive Podcast and Content Deal
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Oprah Winfrey has entered an exclusive multiyear deal with Amazon, bringing her podcast, book club, and classic talk show archive to the platform. The agreement will see 'The Oprah Podcast' increase its output and be distributed across Amazon's services starting this summer. The show will remain available on other major platforms.
Facts First
- Oprah Winfrey has signed an exclusive multiyear deal with Amazon.
- Amazon's Wondery network gains distribution rights to 'The Oprah Podcast', 'Oprah’s Book Club', and the back catalog of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'.
- The podcast will increase to two episodes per week starting this summer.
- Distribution begins in July across Prime Video, Amazon Music, Fire TV, and Audible.
- The show will remain available on YouTube and other major podcast platforms.
What Happened
Oprah Winfrey has entered an exclusive multiyear deal with Amazon. Under the agreement, Amazon’s Wondery podcast network holds video and audio distribution and ad-sales rights to 'The Oprah Podcast' across all channels. The deal also grants Amazon rights to the 'Oprah’s Book Club' and 'Oprah’s Favorite Things' franchises, as well as the back catalog of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'. Starting in July, Wondery will distribute the podcast across Amazon services, including Prime Video, Amazon Music, Fire TV Channels, and Audible. The show will remain available on YouTube and major podcast platforms.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of Oprah's content, you may find it more easily integrated into your existing Amazon subscriptions, potentially offering a more seamless viewing and listening experience. The increased podcast output could provide you with more frequent conversations on topics like relationships, financial health, and caregiving. Access to the extensive archive of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' might also become more convenient through Amazon's platforms.
What's Next
Starting this summer, 'The Oprah Podcast' will increase from a weekly schedule to two new episodes per week. The full distribution across Amazon's services is set to begin in July. The podcast joins other creator-led shows on Amazon, including 'New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce' and 'Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard'.