Steven Bartlett’s podcast, ‘Diary of a CEO,’ has reached an impressive milestone, becoming the first UK-produced podcast to hit one billion views and listens.
- Originally launched in 2017, the podcast has grown from audio-first content to include interviews with influential figures like Simon Cowell and Richard Branson.
- The success of the podcast is attributed to Bartlett’s passionate team and the engaging content shared by notable guests.
- The podcast’s global footprint is evident by its ranking as the number one podcast in Europe and the second globally on YouTube.
- Bartlett’s venture has inspired and fuelled the growth of Flight Studio, highlighting the podcast’s influence on new media ventures.
Steven Bartlett’s ‘Diary of a CEO’ podcast has made history by becoming the first UK-produced series to achieve one billion views and listens. This landmark achievement underscores the show’s widespread popularity across major platforms such as Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.
Launched in 2017, the podcast started as an audio-first platform and has since evolved, featuring discussions with some of the most prominent figures in various industries, including Simon Cowell, Jada Pinkett Smith, Boris Johnson, Seth Rogan, Maisie Wiliams, Thierry Henry, and Richard Branson. Bartlett himself expressed his astonishment and gratitude for reaching this milestone, stating, “I am truly humbled—and incredibly proud—to hit the one billion mark. It’s frankly unfathomable to me.”
Bartlett credits the success of the podcast to the dedication and talent of his 50-strong team and the invaluable contributions of the esteemed guests who bring diverse perspectives and insights. Furthermore, the audience’s engagement from all over the globe has been a driving factor in the podcast’s popularity.
Currently reigning as Europe’s top podcast and the second largest on YouTube globally, ‘Diary of a CEO’ has published nearly 600 episodes, showcasing its extensive reach and the breadth of content it offers to its listeners.
The podcast’s success has not only cemented Bartlett’s status in the podcasting world but has also played a vital role in the development of Flight Studio. Georgie Holt, CEO of Flight Studio, noted that the podcast’s monumental success has been instrumental in shaping the company’s mission to scale influential intellectual properties and energise global audiences.
Steven Bartlett’s ‘Diary of a CEO’ podcast exemplifies the power of digital media in shaping global conversations and inspiring new industry ventures.
