Rádio Novelo is the largest producer of podcasts with journalistic DNA in Brazil. Founded in 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, it is responsible for more than 30 productions, including its own podcasts and those for clients. In 2020, it launched its first original series, Praia dos Ossos, which established itself as a benchmark in the narrative style of podcasts in Portuguese and exceeded 3 million downloads in two years.
In 2022, Rádio Novelo introduced three more original projects: Crime and Punishment, exploring justice in Brazil; Hot Weather, examining who benefits from the climate crisis; and Rádio Novelo Apresenta, the company’s first weekly narrative podcast. That same year, it also produced Projeto Querino, offering an Afrocentric perspective on Brazilian history.
From 2019 to the present, the company has produced podcasts for major streaming services such as Globoplay, Spotify, Deezer, and Amazon Music, including notable productions like A República das Milícias, Retrato Narrado, and Nenê da Brasilândia. Rádio Novelo also works with Piauí magazine, Quatro Cinco Um magazine, and various organizations like Repórter Brasil and Instituto Igarapé. The company is recognized for its technical and narrative quality, with a focus on inclusion, female leadership, and diversity in its team.
Last updated date: July 2024
Source: AJOR