New York, NY, April 2, 2026 – Red Seat Ventures, a division of Fox Corporation’s (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) Tubi Media Group, today announced the launch of Speakeasy, a new owned and operated platform developed within FOX, to provide creators with monetization, hosting and distribution in one place.
Speakeasy arrives at an inflection point for creator media. Audio and video are converging, new distribution formats — from RSS to HLS — are reshaping how content reaches audiences and premium subscription revenue is growing alongside ad-supported models. New platforms are adding creator content, expanding the potential reach and monetization for top shows. Most creators are still navigating this shift with a patchwork of disconnected tools. Speakeasy is built for what comes next.
“Speakeasy is the platform we wished all our creators had access to, so we set out to build it,” said Chris Balfe, CEO, Red Seat Ventures. “Creators are the new media, and they require an AI-enabled platform that meets the growing needs and opportunities of distributing and monetizing across audio, video and streaming platforms. Speakeasy is built for the next generation of creators.”
Previously, creators have had to stitch together multiple vendors and tools to run their business across audio and video, but now with Speakeasy, creators have everything they need to own their distribution — hosting, ad-supported monetization, AI-powered analytics and support for the full range of modern formats from RSS to HLS and video – at the ready. Through an integration with Supercast, the premium subscription platform recently acquired by Red Seat Ventures, creators can also layer in subscription monetization — with both platforms continuing to operate independently.
Speakeasy is built on FOX’s scalable, secure, enterprise-grade technology stack and features AI-powered analytics and content management tools that support the full range of modern distribution formats — RSS, HLS, streaming video services and more. Speakeasy gives creators optionality, the ability to develop opportunities across FOX platforms and the capability to evolve as they build their business.
Speakeasy is designed for top creators and enterprises, who have unique distribution and monetization needs from those of traditional podcasters. Speakeasy is available by invitation only. To apply for an invitation, visit SpeakeasyStudio.AI
About Red Seat Ventures
Red Seat Ventures partners with top creators, brands, and media companies to develop unique, impactful digital properties. We offer our client-partners an unparalleled combination of investment capital, growth strategy, monetization and skilled management, all of which enable the rapid launch of new shows and businesses. As part of Fox Corporation, RSV is committed to fostering innovative content that resonates with audiences worldwide.
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