Game of Thrones and Fast & Furious star Nathalie Emmanuel featured in Diversion’s upcoming podcast “War Queens”

Diversion to Launch “The Shows We Watched,” “War Queens,” “The Ali Rogin Show,” and “The Royals of Malibu”

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 – Diversion Audio, a premium podcast network in partnership with Gemini XIII, announced today four new podcasts from its upcoming release slate, marking the network’s entrance into the Talk and Fiction formats.
Premium podcast network Diversion Audio moves into Talk and Fiction with slate of four new podcasts.

Coming September 13th is “The Shows We Watched,” hosted by TV/film critic and author James King and lifestyle influencer Emily Johnston, who take listeners back to hang out with their favorite TV shows and share surprising details and backstories. “The Shows We Watched” covers a different beloved TV show every episode and includes dives into Friends, Sex & the City, My So-Called Life, Gossip Girl, Married with Children, and many more.

The second new podcast from Diversion Audio set for Fall 2022 is “War Queens,” featuring Nathalie Emmanuel, best known for her role in HBO’s Game of Thrones and the Fast & Furious movies. Each week, with Nathalie at the helm, father-daughter duo Jonathan W. Jordan, a military historian and award-winning author, and Emily Anne Jordan examine the incredible true stories of history’s most powerful female battle leaders and the brilliant methods and maneuvers history’s “killer queens” used to defend their people.

Also coming from Diversion Audio is an inspiring new podcast hosted by award-winning correspondent with the PBS NewsHour and author of the book Beat Breast Cancer Like a Boss, Ali Rogin. “The Ali Rogin Show” will feature influential women leaders, celebrities, politicians, and survivors as they reveal how they overcame crises in health, work, family and relationships, and more.

For Valentine’s Day 2023, Diversion Audio will debut the romantic fiction podcast, “The Royals of Malibu” based on the popular romance book series, The Royals by Erin Watt, the pseudonym for New York Times bestselling authors Jen Frederick and Elle Kennedy. “The Royals of Malibu” is Cinderella meets Cruel Intentions meets Euphoria.

Scott Waxman, CEO, Diversion Audio, said: “We couldn’t be more excited about this first slate from the newly-branded Diversion Audio. Building on the early success of our nonfiction limited series, this new slate plants our flag firmly in the ‘always on’ podcast landscape and also features an irresistible offering for an audience we love: romance fiction fans. Our goal is always to reach new listeners who are seeking an engrossing experience in podcasts.”

ABOUT DIVERSION AUDIO

Diversion Audio leverages sister company Diversion Books’ vast publishing assets and author relationships to offer a focused content model unique to podcasting: expanding IP from books, authors, and personalities as original podcasts across both high-frequency episodic shows and engrossing narrative limited series. Diversion Audio’s podcasts drive new audience communities and tell expert-driven stories.

Diversion’s podcast “I Am Kobe” was recently honored with two Webby Awards. In October Diversion launches Season 2 of the multi-million listener hit series “Good Assassins,” one of the top 20 biggest new podcasts of 2021. In addition, Diversion’s hits include the #1 biggest new sports podcast of 2020, “The Dream Team Tapes.” Each of these are released in conjunction with iHeartPodcasts.

Diversion Audio creates immersive stories that engage and amaze listeners. Diversion productions take you deep into worlds and introduce you to characters you’ll never forget. From romance to espionage, from true crime to true adventure, across history, health, and pop culture, Diversion brings real stories to life. Learn more at diversionaudio.com

CONTACT

Lisa Dollinger
Dollinger Strategic Communication for Diversion Audio
512.633.4084
lisa@dollcomm.com

Emerald Audio, a New Female-Led Podcast Network, to Release Two New Podcasts, Jane Green’s “Rainbow Girl,” and Jenna Blum’s “The Key of Love”

Emerald Audio, a New Female-Led Podcast Network, to Release Two New Podcasts, Jane Green’s “Rainbow Girl,” and Jenna Blum’s “The Key of Love”

Premium Podcast Network Offers Original Audio Content Curated by Nationally Recognized Storytellers

NEW YORK, NY — AUGUST 17, 2022 – Gemini XIII, the podcasting and radio industries’ new home for premium audio content and services, announces it has partnered with Jane Green, author of 18 New York Times bestselling books and a global household name in commercial women’s fiction, to form Emerald Audio, a new premium podcast network creating connection and community through authentic female-led storytelling.

Emerald introduces a new chapter in digital audio by telling great scripted stories combining two of the most intimate mediums: the written word and the power of audio. The network will feature original scripted audio content by a collection of nationally recognized storytellers. The first podcast to be produced by Emerald Audio is Jane Green’s Rainbow Girl, the story of a crumbling rock star marriage mired in drugs, infidelities, and black magic, set in 1979 and based on the characters from Green’s newest book, “Sister Stardust,” which was released in April.

Emerald Audio’s second release will be The Key of Love by Jenna Blum, New York Times and international bestselling author of “Those Who Save Us” and “The Lost Family”. The Key of Love is a love story set in Boston’s historic Back Bay during the height of WWII, when Europe is embroiled, and America is entering the war.

Jane Green, Co-Founder, Emerald Audio, commented: “In today’s world, there are so many more ways for people to tell their stories outside of traditional publishing. To be focused on female-driven stories in the podcast medium is the most exhilarating thing I have worked on in years. Fiction, particularly female-driven fiction, is at the very beginning of its growth in that area, and there are so many opportunities for strong, powerful stories aimed at women. I couldn’t be more honored, and excited to work with Spencer, Charles and the entire team at Gemini XIII.”

Spencer Brown, CEO of Gemini XIII, said: “We believe that media companies with a clear niche focus are the best way to reach targeted audiences. Emerald Audio will build upon Jane’s success in the publishing world and create narrative fiction stories that will entertain listeners around the world. We are excited that Jenna Blum will be writing Emerald’s second release and look forward to adding other talented authors to our platform.” For more information, visit: emeraldaudio.net

About Jane Green

Jane Green is the author of twenty-one novels, including eighteen New York Times bestsellers. She has over ten million books in print, is published in over 25 languages, and has several books in development for film and tv. Her new book, Sister Stardust (Hanover Square Press), is her first foray into biographical fiction, telling the story of Talitha Getty in Marrakech in the late sixties. For more information, visit: https://www.janegreen.com/

About Gemini XIII

Gemini XIII serves the audio industry with premium content, production, and marketing services for podcasting and radio. The company is based in New York, with offices in Dallas and Sydney, Australia. For more information about Gemini XIII, visit www.geminixiii.co.

Contact

Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Gemini XIII, 512.633.4084, lisa@dollcomm.com

 

Gemini XIII Launches Ad Sales and Marketing Team With Addition of Industry Veterans Erica Farmer and Jaclyn Mifka Audio Professionals from Westwood One and ESPN Audio Bring Sales and Marketing Muscle to Gemini XIII, Podcasting and Radio Industries’ New Home for Premium Audio Content, Production and Marketing Services

Audio Professionals from Westwood One and ESPN Audio Bring Sales and Marketing Muscle to Gemini XIII, Podcasting and Radio Industries’ New Home for Premium Audio Content, Production and Marketing Services

NEW YORK, NY — JUNE 14, 2022 – Gemini XIII, the podcasting and radio industries’ new home for premium audio content, production and marketing services, announces the addition of two senior sales and marketing professionals: Erica Farmer as Vice President, Strategic Marketing, and Jaclyn Mifka as Director of Ad Operations & Planning. The audio veterans will report directly to Charles Steinhauer, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Gemini XIII. They will be based at Gemini XIII’s New York City headquarters.

As Vice President, Strategic Marketing for Gemini XIII, Erica Farmer will market the company’s premium assets in podcasting and radio. She joins Gemini XIII from Westwood One, the largest audio network in America, where she was Digital Marketing Director for the Cumulus Podcast Network and helped grow that company’s robust slate of premium podcast content, including several award-winning shows. Prior to that, she was Producer, Live Events for Townsquare Media’s East Coast and Midwest markets, building large-scale Music Festivals and Lifestyle Events from concept to completion. Farmer started her career at World Wrestling Entertainment as an Associate Producer for both International and Domestic Television programming. She led the production, operations, and execution of WWE’s first-ever exclusive partnership deal with Hulu in 2012 and created content for live air on networks around the world. Farmer holds a B.A. degree in Communications from The Pennsylvania State University.

Jaclyn Mifka joins Gemini XIII as Director of Ad Operations and Planning following 10 years at ESPN Audio, where she was Senior Digital & Audio Sales Manager. She brings diverse experience in Sales Planning and Ad Operations in both digital and broadcast radio to Gemini XIII, and built, priced, and cleared inventory for all radio and digital plans for the ESPN Audio Network. Mifka started her ESPN career as a Promotions Intern for ESPN Radio Network, followed by positions as Traffic Coordinator and Traffic Associate Manager. She started her audio and radio career as Continuity Coordinator for Dial Global. Mifka holds a B.A. in Communications from Manhattan College.

Spencer Brown, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Gemini XIII, said: “This step marks the first of many in establishing Gemini’s first-class sales and marketing capabilities. Erica and Jaci are experienced audio experts, and we are thrilled to have them join our team.”

Gemini XIII is led by co-founders and national audio veterans Spencer Brown, CEO, who previously founded Cadence13 and Dial Global, and Charles Steinhauer, Gemini XIII’s COO and former COO of Westwood One. Last month, Gemini XIII joined forces with Diversion Publishing in an investment that established Gemini XIII’s content division through a new premium podcast network called Diversion Audio. Diversion Audio will leverage sister company Diversion Books’ vast publishing assets and author relationships to offer a focused content model unique to podcasting: expanding IP from books, authors, and personalities into the podcast medium as original audio content across both high-frequency episodic shows and engrossing narrative limited series. Diversion Audio’s podcasts will drive new audience communities and tell expert-driven stories that spring from Diversion’s book titles, expanding them with additional interviews and guests, archival research, and narrative themes previously unexplored. Diversion Audio’s podcasts will span the genres of suspense, romance, parenting, music, history, business, and sports.

In March, Gemini XIII announced its acquisition of The Infinite Agency, a full-service digital advertising agency based in Dallas, TX, and Phantom Producer, the world’s first patented audio imaging service that includes web and mobile app user interfaces and makes professional audio production fully mobile. Gemini XIII is based in New York, with offices in Dallas and Sydney, Australia.

For more information, visit www.geminixiii.co.

About Gemini XIII
Gemini XIII serves the audio industry with premium content, production, and marketing services for podcasting and radio. Gemini XIII’s investment in Diversion Audio, a new premium podcast network, leverages sister company Diversion Books’ vast publishing assets and author relationships to offer a focused content model unique to podcasting: expanding IP from books, authors, and personalities into the podcast medium as original audio content across both high-frequency episodic shows and engrossing narrative limited series. In addition, Gemini XIII owns and operates The Infinite Agency, a full-service digital advertising agency that is built to create the future of brands using data driven strategies, influencer marketing, modern video/audio production, social content creation, digital media, and creative thinking. Gemini XIII also owns and operates Phantom Producer, the world’s first patented mobile audio imaging app that puts professional audio production and imaging in the palm of your hand. The company is based in New York, with offices in Dallas and Sydney, Australia. For more information about Gemini XIII, visit www.geminixiii.co.

Contact
Lisa Dollinger
Dollinger Strategic Communication for Gemini XIII
512.633.4084
lisa@dollcomm.com

 

Gemini XIII Adds Content Division With Investment in Diversion Podcasts and Expands the Podcast Network to Create Diversion Audio

 

NEW YORK, NY — May 10, 2022 – Gemini XIII, the podcasting and radio industries’ new home for premium audio content, marketing, and advertising services, announces it has joined forces with Diversion Podcasts through an investment that will grow Diversion’s offerings under a new premium podcast network called Diversion Audio. Diversion Audio will become Gemini XIII’s content division and, alongside its new advertising and marketing groups, will be superbly poised for growth and success in the audio industry.

Diversion Audio will leverage sister company Diversion Books’ vast publishing assets and author relationships to offer a focused content model unique to podcasting: expanding IP from books, authors, and personalities into the podcast medium as original audio content across both high-frequency episodic shows and engrossing narrative limited series. Diversion Audio’s podcasts will drive new audience communities and tell expert-driven stories that spring from Diversion’s book titles, expanding them with additional interviews and guests, archival research, and narrative themes previously unexplored. Diversion Audio’s podcasts will span the genres of suspense, romance, parenting, music, history, business, and sports.

Diversion’s podcast “I Am Kobe,” developed with iHeartPodcasts, was recently honored with two Webby Awards, Best Sports Podcast 2022 and People’s Voice Winner. Later this year, Diversion will launch Season 2 of the multi-million listener hit series “Good Assassins,” one of the top 20 biggest new podcasts of 2021. In addition, Diversion’s hits include the #1 biggest new sports podcast of 2020, “The Dream Team Tapes.”

Scott Waxman, Founder of Waxman Literary Agency and Diversion Publishing Corp, will lead the newly-expanded network, Diversion Audio. He has been involved with dozens of New York Times bestsellers and published a broad range of authors from Mark Cuban to Ursula K. Le Guin to current bestselling phenomenon, V.E. Schwab. Diversion Publishing owns the publishing rights to thousands of book titles across fiction and non-fiction categories. Waxman created Diversion Podcasts in 2020 to develop new, immersive, episodic stories in audio.

Waxman will lead the new network along with Jacob Bronstein, SVP of Content and Development, who has spent his career in book publishing, podcast and audiobook production, marketing, and tech. Bronstein has helmed hundreds of audio projects with authors and actors including Tom Hanks, Ken Burns, Jeffrey Wright, and Judy Blume, and has three Grammy Awards for productions with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. At Apple Inc., Bronstein led the marketing organizations for Apple Podcasts, Apple Books, and Apple News and has worked in the podcast space with brands including Criminal Content, Lemonada Media, Insider, and Spooler.

Mark Francis, Co-Founder of Diversion Podcasts, is Diversion Audio’s SVP of Production and is an award-winning veteran entertainment executive with more than three decades in the audio industry as a writer, producer, and director. Francis helped launch the SiriusXM platform including 15 years as the Senior Director of Talk Production shaping the sound of shows and channels including Andy Cohen, Martha Stewart, and hundreds of others.

Gemini XIII is led by co-founders and national audio veterans Spencer Brown, CEO, who previously founded Cadence13 and Dial Global, and Charles Steinhauer, Gemini XIII’s COO and former COO of Westwood One. The company recently announced its acquisition of The Infinite Agency, a full-service digital advertising agency based in Dallas, TX, and Phantom Producer, the world’s first patented audio imaging service that includes web and mobile app user interfaces and makes professional audio production fully mobile. Gemini XIII is based in New York, with offices in Dallas and Sydney, Australia.

Spencer Brown, Co-Founder and CEO, Gemini XIII, said: “Through Diversion Audio, we will build upon the successful franchises and proven track record that Scott and his talented team have created at Diversion Podcasts. Together with our recent acquisitions of Phantom Producer and The Infinite Agency, Gemini XIII is well-positioned to optimize these premium assets and capabilities to build and grow a new breed of audio company. The creation of Diversion Audio advances that strategy considerably. We think podcast listeners and readers alike will love what they hear as we launch new podcasts tied to Diversion’s expansive intellectual property library.”

Scott Waxman, Founder and CEO, Diversion Publishing Corp., said: “Through our partnership with Gemini XIII we will be able to chart a promising new path for our podcasting strategy. While we have been fortunate with the success of our initial shows, working with Spencer Brown and Charles Steinhauer, two proven leaders in the audio space, Diversion Audio will be positioned for even bigger success. Combining Diversion’s IP library with Gemini’s XIII expertise in sales and marketing is a natural fit and we couldn’t be more excited about the days ahead as we build out Diversion Audio.”

About Diversion Audio

Diversion Audio creates immersive audio stories that engage and amaze listeners. Through rare primary source interviews, elegant sound design, and expert perspectives unavailable anywhere else, Diversion productions take you deep into worlds and introduce you to characters you’ll never forget. From romance to sports to spies, from true crime to true adventure, across history, music, and even war, Diversion brings real stories to life. Learn more at diversionaudio.com.

About Gemini XIII

Gemini XIII serves the audio industry with premium content, production, and marketing services for podcasting and radio. Gemini XIII owns and operates The Infinite Agency, a full-service digital advertising agency that is built to create the future of brands using data driven strategies, influencer marketing, modern video/audio production, social content creation, digital media, and creative thinking. Gemini XIII also owns and operates Phantom Producer, the world’s first patented mobile audio imaging app that puts professional audio production and imaging in the palm of your hand. The company is based in New York, with offices in Dallas and Sydney, Australia. For more information about Gemini XIII, visit www.geminixiii.co.

Contact: Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Gemini XIII, 512.633.4084, lisa@dollcomm.com.

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Spencer Brown, Co-Founder of Cadence 13 and Dial Global, and Charles Steinhauer, Former COO of Westwood One, Launch Gemini XIII, Podcasting and Radio’s New Home for Premium Audio Content, Production and Marketing Services

 

Spencer Brown, Co-Founder of Cadence 13 and Dial Global, and Charles Steinhauer, Former COO of Westwood One, Launch Gemini XIII, Podcasting and Radio’s New Home for Premium Audio Content, Production and Marketing Services

 

 

NEW YORK, NY, DALLAS, TX, and SYDNEY, AU, March 14, 2022 – Gemini XIII, the podcasting and radio industries’ new home for premium audio content, production and marketing services, announces that it has acquired The Infinite Agency, a full-service digital advertising agency based in Dallas, TX. The Infinite Agency, founded by Jonathan Ogle, creates the future of brands using data driven strategies, influencer marketing, modern video and audio production, social content creation, digital marketing, and creative thinking. The Infinite Agency builds meaningful connections between brands, people, and culture in the social, digital, and physical world. Ogle will remain as President of The Infinite Agency.

Concurrently, Gemini XIII announces that it has acquired Phantom Producer, the world’s first patented audio imaging service that includes web and mobile app user interfaces, from Australian audio producer Jeff Thomas. Phantom Producer makes professional audio production fully mobile and more flexible and efficient than ever, with audio production workparts across 14 formats. Phantom Producer lets audio producers get creative on the go and automatically syncs everything with their desktop account. Thomas will continue to lead Phantom Producer as President.

The acquisitions mark the launch of Gemini XIII as the newest destination for premium audio content, production and marketing services for podcasters and radio stations. The transactions are backed by Brush Creek Partners, Quince Capital, and Sunshine Wireless.

Leading Gemini XIII are national audio veterans Spencer Brown and Charles Steinhauer. Brown, who previously founded Cadence13 and Dial Global, will serve as Gemini XIII’s CEO and Steinhauer, who was formerly COO of Westwood One, will become Gemini XIII’s COO. Gemini XIII is based in New York, with offices in Dallas and Sydney, Australia.

Spencer Brown, Gemini XIII’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are pleased to announce the launch of Gemini XIII with the acquisition of two of audio and advertising’s most innovative companies, The Infinite Agency, and Phantom Producer. These great companies are a formidable launching pad for what we expect to be Gemini XIII’s growing portfolio of audio’s most exciting brands.”

Brown added: “We welcome the talented professionals at these organizations to the Gemini XIII family and look forward to serving our partners and customers with the very best in content and services.”

Charles Steinhauer, Chief Operating Officer, Gemini XIII, commented: “These two companies represent a solid foundation of talented people from which Gemini XIII will continue to build. We are committed to bringing new resources and capabilities to audio and to offer new and creative ways to tell stories in audio. We are actively exploring opportunities to complement these organizations to once again build and grow a new breed of audio company.”

Jonathan Ogle, Founder and President, The Infinite Agency, remarked: “This transaction is about creating the future of how content and media work together to build something valuable to listeners and viewers. People are craving content with substance that’s relevant to them. Gemini XIII can help be a part of that story and create something that innovates and evolves with the end user. I’m really excited to work with this team. Charles and Spencer understand how audio and media consumption is changing and they have a vision to innovate and influence it.”

Jeff Thomas, Founder and President, Phantom Producer, noted: “The philosophy behind Phantom Producer has always been about innovation. We entered the market determined not to be more-of-the-same in the category. Now, in that vein, I’m very excited to be starting the next chapter with Gemini XIII. The experience and knowledge Spencer and Charles bring to the business is the perfect one-two punch.”

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP acted as legal counsel to the company.

For more information about Gemini XIII, visit www.geminixiii.co or contact us at info@geminixiii.co or 212.624.2659. For more information about The Infinite Agency, visit: www.theinfiniteagency.com. For more information about Phantom Producer, visit: www.phantomproducer.com.

 

About Gemini XIII
Gemini XIII serves the audio industry with premium content, production, and marketing services for podcasting and radio. Gemini XIII owns and operates The Infinite Agency, a full-service digital advertising agency that is built to create the future of brands using data driven strategies, influencer marketing, modern video/audio production, social content creation, digital media, and creative thinking. Gemini XIII also owns and operatesPhantom Producer, the world’s first patented mobile audio imaging app that puts professional audio production and imaging in the palm of your hand. The company is based in New York, with offices in Dallas and Sydney, Australia.For more information about Gemini XIII, visit www.geminixiii.co.

Contact: Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Gemini XIII, 512.633.4084, lisa@dollcomm.com.