Anchor (app)

Anchor is a free platform for podcast creation. It contains tools that allow users to record and edit audio, arrange it into podcast episodes, publish podcasts to listening platforms, and monetize content by collecting listener contributions or adding advertisements into episodes.[1][2][3][4] The recordings need not be professionally produced or edited and no expensive equipment is required. Beginners often start out using nothing more than their smartphones. The app includes a library to store user recordings, royalty-free music, as well as sound effects available to all users.[5]

Anchor
TypeSubdivision
IndustryAudio
Founded2015
FoundersMichael Mignano
Nir Zicherman
ParentSpotify
Websitewww.anchor.fm

Anchor can be used on iOS, Android, iPad and web browsers.[6]

Background

Anchor was founded in 2015 by Michael Mignano and Nir Zicherman.[7] The company first launched as a social audio service geared for short-form content. In February 2018, Anchor launched an updated version of the platform specifically for creating and publishing podcasts.[8]

In February 2019 Anchor was acquired by Spotify and operates as a subdivision of the streaming company.[7][9]

References
  1. Perez, Sarah (2018-02-22). "Anchor's new app offers everything you need to podcast". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
  2. Thorpe, Jen (2017-08-31). "Anchor Introduces a Simple Way to Edit Audio". Podcaster News. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
  3. Heater, Brian (2018-08-09). "Anchor launches Listener Support feature to help podcasters get paid". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
  4. Bonfiglio, Nahila (2018-11-29). "This free app helps DIY podcasts get paid". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
  5. Crow, Melinda (2021-01-15). "What I've Learned So Far by Podcasting on Anchor". Medium. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
  6. Mayo, Benjamin (2018-06-19). "Podcast platform Anchor launches iPad app with built-in clip editing, Drag and Drop". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
  7. Shontell, Alyson (2016-03-16). "Investors can't stop talking about a one-month-old app called Anchor". Business Insider. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
  8. Kastrenakes, Jacob (2018-02-22). "Anchor's redesigned app focuses on podcasting". The Verge. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
  9. Abraham, Rohan (2020-04-29). "Anchor will now let you convert video call recordings to podcasts". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
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