Libsyn CEO Brendan Monaghan on Monetization in 2026
From Podcast Perspectives by Jeff Umbro, The Podglomerate LLC
June 9, 2026 · 44 min
About this episode
Brendan Monaghan discusses monetization strategies for podcasters and his journey in the podcasting industry.
Brendan Monaghan is the CEO of Libsyn and co-founder of Megaphone. He explains why Spotify acquired Megaphone in 2020 for $235 million, why he left Megaphone a year later, and why he returned to lead Libsyn. Brendan discusses Libsyn’s latest monetization tools, its strategic partnership with Podroll, and how independent creators can better position themselves for growth in an increasingly competitive space. You can find Brendan at libsyn.com on LinkedIn. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro Looking for more actionable podcast strategies after today's episode? Check out The Podglomerate's free resources: The Ultimate Guide to Podcast Marketing: https://podglomerate.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-podcast-marketing-in-2025/ How to Level Up Your Monetization Strategy: https://podglomerate.com/how-to-level-up-your-podcast-monetization-strategy/ What is a Realistic Expectation when Monetizing Your Podcast: https://podglomerate.com/realistic-podcast-monetization-expectations/ The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To…
People in this episode
Host: Jeff Umbro
Guest: Brendan Monaghan
Topics covered
- monetization
- podcasting
- independent creators
- business strategy
- growth
Keywords
- monetization
- podcasting
- Libsyn
- Megaphone
- Spotify
- independent creators
- growth strategies
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Libsyn, Megaphone, Spotify, Podroll, The Podglomerate
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