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The executive joins after working at sports podcast company Better Collective as CEO of Playmaker, a sports media platform.
Matt Schwimmer has joined the Amazon Creator Services team to lead creator business development for podcasts including New Horizons with Jason and Travis Kelsey, armchair experts And more.
Schwimmer joins the team after working at sports podcast company Better Collective as CEO of Playmaker, a sports media platform, and SVP of global talent-led media, which includes podcasts like The Big Podcast with Shaquille O’Neal, Roommates with Galen Bronson And Josh Hart and Tea Club Tea.
The Creator Services team was formed after Amazon reorganized Wondery, with creator-led shows moving to the newly formed Creator Services team. The team now includes shows such as New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce and Chair expert Join Honey, this is Keke Palmer and Take care of the game with LeBron James and Steve Nash, In order to integrate offers through Amazon. Oprah podcast It was recently announced as a new addition to the portfolio, alongside its Book Club and Favorites franchise.
In a new role, Schwimmer oversees strategy, sourcing and execution of creator partnerships, which includes expanding the team’s portfolio and creating opportunities for creators to work across Amazon’s ecosystem. He began his new role in June, reporting to Matt Sandler, General Manager of Creator Services.
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