Wondery the podcast network founded by Hernan Lopez, former CEO and President of Fox International Channels, has added two key executives to their team. Wondery is a fast growing podcast network that specializes in mobile and on-demand audio storytelling, connecting wonderers and brands to a world of entertainment and a world of knowledge.
Laurie Pracher joins Wondery as SVP, Brand Partnerships. Prior to joining Wondery, Pracher was Senior Director of Sponsorships at New York’s public radio station WNYC, where she oversaw a team of managers across radio, digital and podcast platforms.
Karo Chakhlasyan joins Wondery as Director of Audience Acquisition. Prior to joining Wondery, Chakhlasyan was with Oxford Road (one of the leading buyers of podcasts). Oxford Road offers customer acquisition through data-drive media placement on channels like TV, radio, and podcast.
The addition of Laurie Pracher and Karo Chakhlasyan follows the hiring of Jeffery Glaser and Christina Haro in March. Jeffery Glaser is President of Content at Wondery. Christina Haro is Account Executive, Brand Solutions, at Wondery.