PRESS: “Collapse: Disaster in Surfside” added to AdLarge Podcast Portfolio
For Immediate Release: March 9, 2022
New York, NY- AdLarge announced today the addition of the Collapse: Disaster in Surfside podcast into the company’s ad sales network portfolio. Co-produced by Treefort Media and the Miami Herald, the podcast delves into the devastating nightmare that took place just outside of Surfside, Florida a little after midnight on June 24, 2021, where a condominium complex suddenly collapsed to the ground killing 98 people in a matter of minutes.
The podcast is a 12-part investigative and narrative reporting series. Through exclusive interviews with survivors, witnesses, forensic engineers, first responders, and journalists, as well as rarely heard 911 calls and police body camera recordings, the reporters dig deep to present evidence and get the whole story about what happened that night and why. The series is hosted by Emmy Award winning journalist Paul Beban.
“The collapse of the Champlain Towers condo was a heartbreaking tragedy that prompted critical questions about safety and engineering of these kinds of buildings and thousands of other buildings like it around the world. Treefort Media and the Miami Herald follow this ongoing investigation, seeking answers to what happened that night,” said Kelly Garner, CEO, and Founder of Treefort Media. “We are excited to partner with AdLarge to maximize the reach of this important story and bring it to a global audience."
“This type of true investigative reporting and frontline coverage is asking the hard questions, digging deeper than before, and bringing new initiatives and solutions so something this catastrophic doesn’t happen again,” said Cathy Csukas, Co-CEO, and Co-Founder of AdLarge. “Paul and the teams at Miami Herald and Treefort Media have created a profoundly captivating and comprehensive story that we’re looking forward to sharing with our advertising partners, and listeners worldwide.”
Collapse: Disaster in Surfside debuts today, and is available wherever you listen to podcasts. New episodes in the series will be released every Tuesday.
About AdLarge
AdLarge Media is an industry-leading independent ad sales company connecting audio publishers, brands, and audiences. Founded in 2011, the diverse audio portfolio at AdLarge reaches over 200 million listeners globally across all audio platforms. The AdLarge team is composed of top industry experts in podcasting, radio, and streaming, with ad clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging DTC brands. Founders Cathy Csukas & Gary Schonfeld were named two of the “Top 20 Leaders in Radio” in 2021, and Csukas has consistently been named one of the “Most Influential Women in Radio” by Radio Ink. AdLarge also continues to receive industry recognition for the Annual Podcast Buying Guide which provides an in-depth analysis on the most current insights, research, and expert advice available on the rapidly evolving medium. Since entering in 2013, AdLarge has maintained a top-ranked position with Nielsen’s RADAR® Network Ratings. Committed to the highest standards of customer service, team up with them from anywhere at adlarge.com.
About Treefort Media
Founded in 2018 by CEO Kelly Garner and based in Los Angeles, TREEFORT MEDIA is an independent podcast company specializing in premium fiction and unscripted audio storytelling. The company’s first original series Fatal Voyage: The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood hit #1 on Apple Podcasts and garnered over 20 million downloads. The company’s creative partners include Wondery, Audible, Disney Music, iHeartMedia, Coinbase, LA Times Studios, Spotify, Microsoft, Universal Music Group, and Village Roadshow Entertainment Group.
Treefort’s scripted audio drama Killing Hollywood: The Cotton Club Murder debuted in May 2021 as an Audible Original and their unscripted weekly series Killer Psyche has dominated the true crime space since it debuted in July 2021. Treefort launched its weekly talk series Kasich & Klepper in January 2022; hosted by former Governor John Kasich and Comedian Jordan Klepper, the series features conversations with boldfaced names on topics ranging from leadership to pop culture to mental health. Other upcoming productions include two scripted Audible Originals: Gritty crime drama Fishpriest starring Ethan Hawke and Moriarty, a twist on the Sherlock Holmes canon starring Dominic Monaghan in the title role.
Contacts
For AdLarge:
Randi P’Pool
801.897.9805
For Treefort Media:
Lee Meltzer / R&CPMK