Oprah Inks Amazon Deal for Podcast, Book Club and Original TV Show
Variety • • business
Key Points:
- Oprah Winfrey has signed an exclusive multiyear deal with Amazon's Wondery podcast network to distribute her podcast, book club, and 25 seasons of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" episodes.
- The deal grants Amazon video and audio distribution and ad-sales rights for "The Oprah Podcast," "Oprah’s Book Club," "Oprah’s Favorite Things," and the original TV show's back catalog.
- Starting July, "The Oprah Podcast" will expand to two episodes per week and be available across Amazon services such as Prime Video, Amazon Music, Fire TV Channels, and Audible, while still accessible on YouTube and other platforms.
- This partnership aligns with Wondery’s focus on celebrity-driven podcasts, complementing its other shows hosted by prominent figures like LeBron James and Dax Shepard.
- Oprah emphasized the deal as a way to continue meaningful conversations globally, while Amazon highlighted the opportunity to expand her iconic brand's reach through its platforms.
