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Hubbard Promoted John Goforth to President

The media firm has named John Goforth as the new President of its expanding Gamut Podcast Network division.

Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in People

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Hubbard has promoted John Goforth to President of the Gamut Podcast Network. The executive joined the company in 2024 as VP/GM of Podcasts and oversaw the division’s rebranding in March 2025.

Why it matters

The appointment highlights Hubbard’s continued investment in the podcasting space. It serves as recognition of Goforth’s leadership, which has seen the network scale to over 250 shows.

Gamut Podcast Network has achieved 47% revenue growth over the last two years while managing a portfolio of more than 250 national and local shows.

The players

John Goforth

The newly appointed President of Gamut Podcast Network previously held executive roles at Magellan AI and iHeartMedia.

Hubbard

The media company owns and operates the Gamut Podcast Network and maintains a diverse portfolio of broadcast and digital assets.

Gamut Podcast Network

This podcast division hosts over 250 shows and rebranded under its current name in early 2025.

The details

John Goforth brings extensive industry experience to the role, having previously served as the Chief Revenue Officer for Magellan AI. His career includes prior positions at organizations such as iHeartMedia, Midroll Media, HowStuffWorks, and WaitWhat.

Timeline

  1. John Goforth joined WSCR/WXRT Chicago as a Local Sales Manager in 2012.

  2. Goforth entered the podcasting industry in 2016.

  3. Goforth joined Hubbard as VP/GM of Podcasts in 2024.

  4. The division was rebranded as Gamut Podcast Network in March 2025.

  5. Hubbard announced the promotion of Goforth to President on September 29, 2026.

Market Landscape

This leadership appointment follows the broader industry pattern of media conglomerates consolidating podcast divisions to leverage scale. The move underscores how established media firms are prioritizing dedicated podcast leadership to compete in a saturated digital audio market.

For listeners and advertisers, this internal promotion suggests a stable trajectory for the network's current programming lineup. The executive change signals that the company intends to maintain its existing scale and operational focus in the near term.

The takeaway

Executive consistency is often a key indicator of continued investment in specific digital divisions. Listeners should expect the network to continue its current content strategy as the new leadership focuses on long-term growth.

Further reading

For more on industry leadership changes, visit People.

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