The CEO of a goliath in podcasting is now facing federal corruption charges.
We'll walk you through this story by @thewendylee https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-11-09/wondery-podcast-industry-spotify-fifa-investigation-hernan-lopez
We'll walk you through this story by @thewendylee https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-11-09/wondery-podcast-industry-spotify-fifa-investigation-hernan-lopez
Four years after its launch, Wondery has grown into one of the nation’s largest podcast publishers, drawing acclaim for producing compelling audio programs based on real-life stories.
Now, the West Hollywood business is at a crossroads: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-11-09/wondery-podcast-industry-spotify-fifa-investigation-hernan-lopez
Now, the West Hollywood business is at a crossroads: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-11-09/wondery-podcast-industry-spotify-fifa-investigation-hernan-lopez
Wondery Chief Executive Hernan Lopez has also been charged with money laundering and wire fraud.
“When I have the chance to be before a jury, if it ever gets to trial, I’ll be vindicated,” Lopez said.
More on his case https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-11-09/wondery-podcast-industry-spotify-fifa-investigation-hernan-lopez
“When I have the chance to be before a jury, if it ever gets to trial, I’ll be vindicated,” Lopez said.
More on his case https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-11-09/wondery-podcast-industry-spotify-fifa-investigation-hernan-lopez
The company is exploring a possible sale. Wondery executives declined to disclose finances, but they said that the business is profitable and that it has raised $15 million from investors. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-11-09/wondery-podcast-industry-spotify-fifa-investigation-hernan-lopez