Hubbard Promoted John Goforth to Lead Gamut Podcast Network
The appointment elevates a veteran executive to scale the company's podcasting division after significant growth.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in People
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Hubbard has promoted John Goforth to President of the Gamut Podcast Network. The move formalizes Goforth's leadership of the division, which he has managed since joining the firm in 2024.
Why it matters
The promotion signals a continued corporate commitment to audio advertising revenue following a period of expansion. It validates the impact of Goforth's leadership on the division's growth trajectory and its current portfolio of over 250 shows.
The Gamut Podcast Network grew revenue 47% over the last two years and now hosts more than 250 national and local shows. Goforth brings experience from previous roles at industry firms including Magellan AI, where he served for five years.
The players
Hubbard
A media conglomerate that manages a diverse portfolio of broadcasting and digital audio assets.
John Goforth
An executive with extensive experience in audio advertising and revenue management who was appointed President of the Gamut Podcast Network.
Gamut Podcast Network
A division of Hubbard that hosts more than 250 national and local podcasts for advertisers.
The details
Goforth joined Hubbard in 2024 to oversee podcasting operations and spearheaded the transition to the Gamut Podcast Network in March 2025. His background includes revenue leadership roles at Magellan AI, iHeartMedia, and Midroll Media. The network operates a diverse catalog of 250 programs, reflecting a strategy to capture both local and national advertiser spend.
Timeline
2012: Goforth started as a Local Sales Manager in Chicago.
2016: Goforth entered the podcasting sector.
2024: Goforth was hired by Hubbard as VP/GM of Podcasts.
March 2025: The division was rebranded to Gamut Podcast Network.
September 29, 2026: Hubbard announced Goforth's promotion to President.
Market Landscape
This appointment aligns with the industry trend toward professionalizing podcasting units through dedicated network-wide leadership. It follows a shift where traditional media firms are consolidating audio assets to better compete for national ad-buy budgets.
Operators should monitor how leadership changes in podcasting divisions impact ad-buy pricing and inventory availability. The 47% growth figure serves as a benchmark for evaluating the effectiveness of centralized management in specialized media networks.
The takeaway
The move highlights the value of deep industry expertise when transitioning traditional broadcasting operations into digital podcasting networks. Business leaders should track the integration of revenue operations with creative strategy to replicate similar growth metrics in their own divisions.
Further reading
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