The acquisition comes after Warner Bros. Discovery announced it would be closing Rooster Teeth.
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Night, a talent management company representing YouTubers and Twitch Streamers, has acquired Roost Podcast Network from Warner Bros. Discovery.
As part of the acquisition, Knight will retain the majority of the podcast network team, including AJ Feliciano, head of the Roost Podcast Network. The network includes 47 original shows with over 350 million views and over 20 million monthly audio downloads.
Popular programs include This Weekend with Theo Fong, H3 Podcast (Ethan and Hila Klein), The Phil DeFranco Show more.
The acquisition comes after Warner Bros. Discovery announced in early March that it would be shutting down Rooster Teeth, owner of the Roost Podcast Network. At the time, WBD said it would purchase the podcast network and additional IP, including: Red vs. Blue, RWBY and Gene: Rock.
In addition to representing talent such as MrBeast, Night's other segments include Night Labs, Night Studios, and Night Ventures.
“The Roost's unique brand identity, network of loyal talent and partners, and mission to be the 'podcast network for creators' align seamlessly with Night's overarching strategy,” said Night CEO. and founder Reed Dascher said. “Knight is committed to preserving the autonomy and integrity of The Roost and allowing it to thrive independently within the Knight family.”
“The team at The Roost is excited to join Night, a forward-thinking company with a long history of understanding the potential of creators,” said AJ Feliciano, head of The Roost Podcast Network. “The future of podcasting is at the heart of the creator economy, and this initiative advances that vision.”
