Pandora is buying a startup that’s trying to become the Google of audio advertising

Pandora is making a big move in the programmatic audio front with their acquisition of AdsWizz for $150M.

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Quote from Roger Lynch — CEO @ Pandora:“The internet breaks down broadcast models…There’s a multi-billion radio industry to be replaced someday. That’s not all going to go to subscriptions. So this is a very very large opportunity.”

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